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Quiz about The Easter UprisingRebellion 1916
Quiz about The Easter UprisingRebellion 1916

The Easter Uprising/Rebellion, 1916 Quiz


This quiz is on the failed uprising in Dublin, Ireland, at Easter 1916. Some questions refer to Patrick Pearse, who is also known as Padraig Pearse and his Irish name, Padraig Anrai Mac Piarais.

A multiple-choice quiz by andy_1234. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
andy_1234
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
212,219
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
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Top 20% Quiz
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Question 1 of 10
1. In April 1914, the UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) smuggled in guns and ammunition from Germany. Where and when were the guns smuggled in to? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. When the Great War broke out, Sir Edward Carson saw it as an opportunity to do what? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which of the following was NOT in the original Military Council of the I.R.B? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. When the insurgents began the uprising, they established their headquarters at the General Post Office (GPO). What was the name of the street that the GPO was on, at the time of the uprising? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Where did Eamon de Valera and his insurgents fight from when they fought the British Army on April 26th, 1916? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Which of these ordered all insurgents to lay down their arms on Saturday, the 29th of April 1916, leading to the surrender of the insurgents?
Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Which one of the following is NOT a reason that lead to the uprising failing? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. How many of the seven people who signed the Proclamation of The Irish Republic were executed? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. James Connolly's execution was arguably the execution that most outraged the Irish. What did the British do that outraged the Irish? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. At a later date, what caused the Irish public to change their view towards those who fought during the uprising against the British? Hint



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1. In April 1914, the UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force) smuggled in guns and ammunition from Germany. Where and when were the guns smuggled in to?

Answer: Larne, during the night

The guns were smuggled into Larne, County Antrim on the night of 24th April 1914. These weapons were brought over from Hamburg, and the delivery consisted of 35,000 guns and five million rounds of ammunition. This process was known as "gun running".
2. When the Great War broke out, Sir Edward Carson saw it as an opportunity to do what?

Answer: Show the Unionists' support for Britain by fighting for them

Sir Edward Carson was the Unionist leader. The Unionists wanted to stay united with Britain in particular, so to prove their loyalty Carson persuaded the authorities to absorb the Ulster Volunteers (a Unionist group) into the British Army as a distinct unit - the 36th (Ulster) Division. Carson hoped that by showing their loyalty, Ulster would be entitled to special treatment after the war.
3. Which of the following was NOT in the original Military Council of the I.R.B?

Answer: Thomas MacDonagh

In 1915, the I.R.B formed a Military Council. It originally consisted of Thomas Clarke, Sean MacDermott, Patrick Pearse, Joseph Plunkett, and Eamonn Ceannt. This Military Council was later joined by Thomas MacDonagh. These six people, plus James Connolly, would later sign the Proclamation of The Irish Republic.
4. When the insurgents began the uprising, they established their headquarters at the General Post Office (GPO). What was the name of the street that the GPO was on, at the time of the uprising?

Answer: Sackville Street

When the insurgents began the uprising, they established their headquarters at the GPO, which was situated on a street then called Sackville Street. The street has been renamed O'Connell Street, but back in 1916 it was known as Sackville Street.
5. Where did Eamon de Valera and his insurgents fight from when they fought the British Army on April 26th, 1916?

Answer: Bolands Mill

Eamon de Valera and his insurgents are believed to have inflicted heavy casualties on British troops as the troops marched into Dublin on the 26th of April, 1916. All the other names are real buildings, but they were occupied by other insurgents, with the exception of Dublin Castle, which was never captured by the insurgents.
6. Which of these ordered all insurgents to lay down their arms on Saturday, the 29th of April 1916, leading to the surrender of the insurgents?

Answer: Patrick Pearse

On Saturday, the 29th of April 1916, Patrick Pearse ordered his fellow insurgents to lay down their arms, effectively ending the uprising. By this stage, many buildings in Dublin had gone up in flames due fire from the British gunboat, Helga, and British troops had surrounded rebel positions. Pearse felt that there was no point killing even more people, so he ordered the surrender.
7. Which one of the following is NOT a reason that lead to the uprising failing?

Answer: The majority of the people who signed the Proclamation of the Irish Republic were killed within a day of the outbreak of fighting

The Easter uprising was an uphill battle. To start off with, MacNeill ordered the troops not to parade, whereas Pearse tried to override the order. The insurgents also chose unsuitable headquarters, the General Post Office (GPO), that was vulnerable to attack from all directions.

They failed to capture more important places such as Dublin Castle. The weaponry of the insurgents was inadequate too, in the face of British artillery and their gunboat, Helga. Also against the insurgents was the fact that the uprising was confined mainly to Dublin, and the fact that most Irish citizens did not support the uprising.
8. How many of the seven people who signed the Proclamation of The Irish Republic were executed?

Answer: All seven

Yes, all seven were executed by firing squad. The seven people who signed the Proclamation of The Irish Republic were Patrick Pearse, Sean MacDermott, Thomas Clarke, Eamonn Ceantt, Thomas McDonagh, Joseph Plunkett and James Connolly, and they were all executed within twelve days, with James Connolly the last to be shot. De Valera was let off, but he didn't sign the Proclamation of The Irish Republic.
9. James Connolly's execution was arguably the execution that most outraged the Irish. What did the British do that outraged the Irish?

Answer: Carried him to the firing squad wounded on a stretcher, then propped him up in a chair so they could shoot him

James Connolly's execution was indeed arguably the most controversial thing that the British did. James Connolly, the leader of the ICA (Irish Citizen Army), was wounded during the uprising, and had to be evacuated from the GPO (General Post Office) on a stretcher.

After the surrender, he was sentenced to death by firing squad, but on the appointed day he still could not stand. To overcome this, the British carried him out to the firing squad on a stretcher, and then propped him up in a chair, to allow the firing squad to shoot him.
10. At a later date, what caused the Irish public to change their view towards those who fought during the uprising against the British?

Answer: The British treatment of the insurgents

After the uprising and the execution of the leaders, Britain took many Irish prisoners, including some people who hadn't even taken part in the rising. This action in particular caused the Irish to dislike the British, resulting in a change in the way that the insurgents were viewed. Instead of foolish rebels, they were instead seen as martyrs.
Source: Author andy_1234

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