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The 17th of March
Why was music so important for Irish people ?
a) It symbolized freedom
b) It was a sign of community and friendship
c) It helped them remember important events and hold on to their heritage and history.
c) It helped them remember important events and hold on to their heritage and history.
How many people live in Ireland nowadays ?
a) 50 million
b) 5 million
c) 12 million
d) 22 million
b) 5 million
What does St Patrick´s Day Celebrate ?
The death of St. Patrick
True or false: Did St. Patrick vanish all snakes from Ireland?
False
True or false: Irish people are famous for being unfriendly and always angry.
False
Which plant is a famous symbol of Ireland ?
a) The rose
b) The daisy
c) The shamrock
d) The tulip
c) The shamrock
Which meal is typical from St Patricks day ?
Corned beef
How many languages does Ireland have ?
a) One
b) Three
c) Five
d) Two
d) Two, English and Irish (Gaelic).
Which are some of St. Patrick´s day symbols and traditions ?
a) The shamrock, Irish music, the snake, corned beef and the leprechaun
b) The rose, the dragon and the sword
c) The unicorn, the daisy and the lion
a) The shamrock, Irish music, the snake, corned beef and the leprechaun
What does "leprechaun" mean ?
a) Happy man
b) High mountain
c) Angry childd
d) Small-bodied fellow
d) Small-bodied fellow
Which famous drink was invented in Ireland ?
a) Whiskey
b) Tea
c) Coffe
d) Beer
a) Whiskey
What does the shamrock symbolise ?
How is St. Patrick´s day celebrated ?
With dancing, music and parades worldwide
Which of these sports is only played in Ireland ?
a) Football
b) Hurling
c) Horse races
d) Basketball
b) Hurling