History of St. Patrick's Day
Where was Saint Patrick born?
A: Britian
B: Ireland
C: Spain
D: France
Britain
What is the name of the small character that looks like a dwarf?
Leprechaun
You drive on the left in the Republic of Ireland. True or false?
True
What is the currency of the Republic of Ireland?
The euro
The Titanic was built in Dublin. True or false?
False. It was built in Belfast.
What country was Saint Patrick brought to when he was kidnapped?
A: America
B: Ireland
C: Britian
D: Norway
Ireland
What can you find at the end of a rainbow?
Pot of gold
What American city dyes its river green for St. Patrick's Day every year?
Chicago
Is Northern Ireland part of Great Britain?
No, it's part of the United Kingdom.
What are the official languages of the Republic of Ireland?
English and Irish
Why are snakes important to Irish history?
St. Patrick's is said to have sent the snakes out of Ireland
This is a large instrument with strings that is used in traditional Irish music?
Harp
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In the United States, there is a common saying on St. Patrick's Day: "Everyone is _______ on St. Patrick's Day!"
Irish
Ireland is called the _________ Isle.
The Emerald Isle
What are the colors of the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange
Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th?
This is the day Saint Patrick died
What did Saint Patrick use to teach others about the Holy Trinity?
What could happen if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's Day?
You could get pinched!
What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
Belfast
What is the currency of Northern Ireland?
The pound.
What religion did Saint Patrick teach to the people of Ireland?
Christianity
What job does the leprechaun usually said to have?
A: Gold Miner
B: Shoemaker
C: Baker
shoemaker.
Boxty is a popular Irish _______ pancake.
Potato
Dublin is located in the western part of Ireland - true or false?
False. It's the eastern part of the island.
What is the name of the body of water that separates Ireland from Great Britain?
The Irish Sea