Dublin
History
100

True or False? The Titanic Quarter is in Dublin

False. It is in Belfast

100

True or False? Druids were not just religious figures but also artists and intellectuals

True. Irish druids acted as priests, teachers and judges

200

Name three attractions in Dublin

Suggested answers: Temple Bar, Guinness Storehouse, St Patrick's Cathedral, ...

200

Which of these appeared before? Irish coffee, Irish stew, Irish whiskey

Irish whiskey dates back to the 12th century. Irish coffee was invented in the 1940s and Irish stew traces back to the 19th century

300

Where is the 'Book of Kells'?

At Trinity College

300

Who was Daniel O'Connel? What was he famous for?

He became the first 19th century nationalist leader. He is known as the "liberator"

400

What's the oldest cathedral in Dublin?

It's Christ Church. St Patrick's Church was built in the 13th century.

400

When was the 'Irish Free State' established?

6th December 1922

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