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The Luck of the Irish Trivia Quiz

Unless specified, the questions in this quiz refer to both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

A multiple-choice quiz by Morrigan716. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Morrigan716

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
120,002

Updated
Apr 08 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
3287

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the national anthem of the Republic of Ireland? Hint

"Wearing of the Green"

"Wind That Shakes the Barley"

"When Irish Eyes Are Smiling"

"The Soldier's Song"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Other than the mainland, what is the largest island in Ireland? Hint

Inisheer

Inishmaan

Achill Island

Clare Island

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Question 3 of 10

3. What Irish city was settled by Vikings in the 700s and is known for its beautiful crystal? Hint

Cork

Galway

Waterford

Limerick

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Question 4 of 10

4. How did the ancient Romans refer to Ireland? Hint

Ulster

Orange

Eire

Hibernia

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Question 5 of 10

5. The first Irish written language was Gaelic.

True

False

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Question 6 of 10

6. When is the Summer Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland? Hint

First Monday in August

August 15

July 12

Last Monday in August

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is Irish Gaelic for "hello"? Hint

Slan Agat

Ni hea

Ce mheid

Dia Dhuit

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Question 8 of 10

8. St. Patrick and the High King combined two symbols to make this well-known symbol of Ireland?

Answer: (Two Words Druid/Christian)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the religion of most people in the Republic of Ireland? Hint

Presbyterian

Roman Catholic

Protestant

Church of Ireland

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Question 10 of 10

10. Belfast has a larger metropolitan area than Dublin.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the national anthem of the Republic of Ireland?

Answer: "The Soldier's Song"

In 1926, the chorus of a poem by Peadar Kearney was set to music by Kearney and Patrick Heeney and was adopted as the national anthem. The Irish words "bearna baoil" remain in the official English translation, and mean "gap of danger". In Irish Gaelic, it is called "Amhran na Bhfiann".

2. Other than the mainland, what is the largest island in Ireland?

Answer: Achill Island

Achill is 56 square miles and features cliffs, huge rocks, and dramatic moorlands.

3. What Irish city was settled by Vikings in the 700s and is known for its beautiful crystal?

Answer: Waterford

Waterford is Ireland's fifth largest city. It is located on the Suir River in the southeast. Every year, thousands of people tour the Waterford Crystal Factory to watch glassblowers, cutters, and engravers make bowls, glasses, and ornaments. Tourists also walk the city's narrow streets and alleyways to visit Christ Church Cathedral, Blackfriars Abbey, and The Granary.

4. How did the ancient Romans refer to Ireland?

Answer: Hibernia

Ulster is the traditional name for the northern part of Ireland. Eire is the official Irish-language name for the Republic of Ireland.

5. The first Irish written language was Gaelic.

Answer: False

The first written language was called "ogham", named for Ogmios, the Celtic god of writing. It had an alphabet of 20 characters, which can be found on the ogham stones. These are tall, flat stones driven into the ground at various places in Ireland.

6. When is the Summer Bank Holiday in Northern Ireland?

Answer: Last Monday in August

In the Republic of Ireland it is on the first Monday in August.

7. What is Irish Gaelic for "hello"?

Answer: Dia Dhuit

"Dia dhuit" or "Dia duit" means "hello" or "God be with you".

8. St. Patrick and the High King combined two symbols to make this well-known symbol of Ireland?

Answer: Celtic cross

The Druid priests of the Celts used a circular symbol to represent the sun, which they worshiped. St. Patrick convinced the High King to combine it with the Christian cross. The Celtic, or high cross, has become a symbol of Ireland, along with the harp and the shamrock.

9. What is the religion of most people in the Republic of Ireland?

Answer: Roman Catholic

In the Republic of Ireland, 95% of the population are Roman Catholic. In Northern Ireland, 40%.

10. Belfast has a larger metropolitan area than Dublin.

Answer: False

Greater Dublin is the larger city, with a population of over one million people.

Source: Author Morrigan716

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