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Irish History Quiz Challenge - How Much Do You Know? | European

This quiz consists of 10 tricky questions about the history of the Emerald Isle, ranging from the 17th Century to the 21st.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcfc3cfc2. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
dcfc3cfc2

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
35,585

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
5217

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 86 (8/10), Guest 171 (8/10), Guest 86 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. An uprising in 1916 is named after which religious festival? Hint

Christmas

Good Friday

St. Patrick's Day

Easter

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which two cities became the capitals of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland respectively after partition? Hint

Dublin and Derry

Belfast and Dublin

Belfast and Cork

Cork and Derry

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Question 3 of 10

3. In which year did the Act of Union, which united Ireland and Britain, come into effect? Hint

1691

1760

1801

1828

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Question 4 of 10

4. After partition how many counties formed the State of Northern Ireland? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. The peace agreement signed in 1998 is sometimes referred to as what? Hint

Easter Accord

Holy Thursday Agreement

Good Friday Agreement

Easter Sunday Agreement

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Question 6 of 10

6. In which decade of the 19th century did the Potato Famine occur in Ireland? Hint

1830's

1860's

1850's

1840's

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Question 7 of 10

7. Despite the entire island of Ireland being on the British side during WWI, what position did the newly formed Irish Free State take during WWII? Hint

Allies

Neutral

Axis

To the west of Britain!!! (joke)

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the exact date of Bloody Sunday in Derry in the 70's? Hint

Jan 30th 1971

Jan 30th 1972

June 30th 1971

June 30th 1972

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which city in Ireland has the nickname 'The Maiden City'? Hint

Belfast

Derry

Cork

Galway

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Question 10 of 10

10. Who was appointed First Minister of the first new Northern Ireland Assembly? Hint

Gerry Adams

Ian Paisley

John Hume

David Trimble

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. An uprising in 1916 is named after which religious festival?

Answer: Easter

2. Which two cities became the capitals of Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland respectively after partition?

Answer: Belfast and Dublin

3. In which year did the Act of Union, which united Ireland and Britain, come into effect?

Answer: 1801

4. After partition how many counties formed the State of Northern Ireland?

Answer: 6

Although sometimes referred to as Ulster, Northern Ireland consists of only 6 out of 9 counties in Ulster - the others being Monaghan, Cavan and Donegal.

5. The peace agreement signed in 1998 is sometimes referred to as what?

Answer: Good Friday Agreement

The Agreement was voted for by over 70 per cent of the population of Northern Ireland.

6. In which decade of the 19th century did the Potato Famine occur in Ireland?

Answer: 1840's

It is estimated that over 1 million died and a further million emigrated during this famine. Many say this famine could have been avoided if the wealthy British landowners had sold their grain and food to the less fortunate.

7. Despite the entire island of Ireland being on the British side during WWI, what position did the newly formed Irish Free State take during WWII?

Answer: Neutral

In 1945, Eamon De Valera shocked the world by calling the German embassy in Dublin to express condolences at the death of Adolf Hitler.

8. What was the exact date of Bloody Sunday in Derry in the 70's?

Answer: Jan 30th 1972

9. Which city in Ireland has the nickname 'The Maiden City'?

Answer: Derry

10. Who was appointed First Minister of the first new Northern Ireland Assembly?

Answer: David Trimble

Source: Author dcfc3cfc2

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