Job of the Historian
Medieval
Parliamentary Tradition
Independence 1912-23
The Troubles
100

What does an archaeologist do

works with artefacts - excavates

100

What was the name of the body that regulated trades in medieval towns?

Guild

100

Who was known as The Liberator?

Daniel O’Connell


100

Why was the civil war fought?

The Civil War was fought because Irish nationalists split over the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921.


100

What were 'The Troubles'?

29 year conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. 3.5k killed between 1969-2000s

200

Name two places a historian would find sources

archive, library, museum, public records

200

When did the Black Death reach Europe?

14th c.

1347

200

What law did O’Connell help achieve in 1829?

Catholic Emancipation

200

Name one leader executed after the Rising.

James Connolly

Patrick Pearse

Thomas Clarke

Joseph Plunkett

 

200

What was the 'spark' that started the Troubles?

Battle of the Bogside 1969 - rioting and British army drafted in 

300

What is propaganda?

Using information, usually biased or misleading, to change public opinion

300

What system of government was common in medieval Europe?

Feudalism

300

What is filibustering?

Filibustering is when politicians make very long speeches on purpose to delay a vote or stop parliament getting through business.


300

What political party became more popular after 1916?

Sinn Féin

300

Name three key events in the course of the troubles

Battle of the Bogside

Bloody Sunday

Sunningdale Agreement

Hunger Strikes 1981

Brighton Bombing

Downing St Declaration

Good Friday Agreeement 1998

400

What is an archive?

A collection of historical records or documents that are kept because they have long-term value.


400

What was a moat?

A water-filled ditch - used for defence


400

When was the first Home Rule Bill introduced?

1886

400

When was the Easter Rising and what was the result?

The Easter Rising took place in April 1916. 

It was a military failure but won lots of support for the rebels

400

What policy introduced in 1971 allowed suspects to be jailed without trial?

Internment

500

What is an aural source and give an example

An aural source is a source of information that you hear rather than read or see.

Interview recording, piece of music

500

What did people often believe caused disease in medieval times?

Bad air or God’s punishment

500

Who was known as the 'nearly man' of Irish history and why?

John Redmond - nearly got Home Rule passed in 1912 - delayed due to WWI

500

What name was given to the British auxiliaries sent to Ireland during the War of Independence?

Black and Tans

500

Name two Republican paramilitary groups during the Troubles

IRA, INLA

600

When was the last census taken in Ireland?

The most recent census in Ireland was carried out on 3 April 2022.


600

What type of castle was built first in Ireland?

Motte and bailey


600

What was the law that meant that the Third Home Rule Bill had to be passed, despite being voted against in parliament?

1911 Parliament Act

600

What Act of 1920 officially partitioned Ireland?

Government of Ireland Act

600

What is another name for the Good Friday Agreement?

Belfast Agreement

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