Job of the Historian
What does an archaeologist do
works with artefacts - excavates
What was the name of the body that regulated trades in medieval towns?
Guild
Who was known as The Liberator?
Daniel O’Connell
Why was the civil war fought?
The Civil War was fought because Irish nationalists split over the Anglo-Irish Treaty of 1921.
What were 'The Troubles'?
29 year conflict between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland. 3.5k killed between 1969-2000s
Name two places a historian would find sources
archive, library, museum, public records
When did the Black Death reach Europe?
14th c.
1347
What law did O’Connell help achieve in 1829?
Catholic Emancipation
Name one leader executed after the Rising.
James Connolly
Patrick Pearse
Thomas Clarke
Joseph Plunkett
What was the 'spark' that started the Troubles?
Battle of the Bogside 1969 - rioting and British army drafted in
What is propaganda?
Using information, usually biased or misleading, to change public opinion
What system of government was common in medieval Europe?
Feudalism
What is filibustering?
Filibustering is when politicians make very long speeches on purpose to delay a vote or stop parliament getting through business.
What political party became more popular after 1916?
Sinn Féin
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
What is an archive?
A collection of historical records or documents that are kept because they have long-term value.
What was a moat?
A water-filled ditch - used for defence
When was the first Home Rule Bill introduced?
1886
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
What policy introduced in 1971 allowed suspects to be jailed without trial?
Internment
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
What did people often believe caused disease in medieval times?
Bad air or God’s punishment
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
What name was given to the British auxiliaries sent to Ireland during the War of Independence?
Black and Tans
Name two Republican paramilitary groups during the Troubles
IRA, INLA
When was the last census taken in Ireland?
The most recent census in Ireland was carried out on 3 April 2022.
What type of castle was built first in Ireland?
Motte and bailey
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
What Act of 1920 officially partitioned Ireland?
Government of Ireland Act
What is another name for the Good Friday Agreement?
Belfast Agreement