Saint Patrick
What is Saint Patrick known for?
Being a missionary / Bringing Christianity to Ireland
What is the capital of Ireland?
Dublin.
Shamrock.
The country of Ireland, being wholly surrounded by water on all sides, is considered to be what type of geographical landform?
An island.
What might happen to you if you don't wear green on St. Patty's Day?
You'll get pinched!
He was kidnapped by pirates.
What vegetable's destruction led to the Great Famine?
Potatoes.
What small, mischievous creature, known to hide their gold in pots at the end of rainbows, is associated with Saint Patrick's Day?
Leprechauns.
What body of water surrounds Ireland?
The Atlantic Ocean. (Also acceptable: the Celtic Sea and the Irish Sea.
What food is typically served for St. Patty's Day?
Corned beef and cabbage.
According to legend, what creature did Saint Patrick drive from Ireland into the ocean?
Snakes.
What three colors can be found on the Irish flag?
Green, white, and orange.
What musical instrument, proudly featured in the Guinness logo, is considered the be the official national symbol?
The Irish harp.
How many counties are in Ireland?
26.
What drink is typically served green on St. Patty's Day?
Beer.
Where was Saint Patrick born?
Roman Britain.
What are the two primary religions in Ireland and Northern Ireland, whose warring quarrels shaped much of Irish history and land borders?
Catholicism and Protestantism.
What symbol represents the meeting of Christian and Pagan beliefs in Ireland?
The Celtic Cross.
What seaside cliffs, famous for their diverse species of birds, has become a popular tourist destination on Ireland's West Coast?
The Cliffs of Moher.
What U.S. city dyes its river green each year in honor of St. Patty's Day?
Chicago, Illinois.
What is Saint Patrick's real name?
Maewyn Succat
What traditional language nearly died out and is now spoken by 2,000,000 Irish men and women?
Gaelic.
What is the name of the popular ring that shows two hands holding a crowned heart?
The Claddagh Ring.
What group of Irish islands, known for their ancient cultural heritage sites, can be found at the mouth of Galway Bay?
The Aran Islands.
Due to being considered a holy day in Ireland, what did the nation ban on St. Patty's Day each year until the 1970's?
Alcohol.