Geography
Ireland is an island
right
Ireland is a monarchy.
Wrong, it's a parliamentary Republic! It has a president.
What are the three colours of the Irish flag?
Green, white and orange
When is the National day in Irealnd?
The 17th of March
Ireland is separated from England by the Channel
Wrong, the Irish Sea
The Irish currency is the EURO
Right, it's part of the Eurozone.
Give two symbols of Ireland
The shamrock and the harp
What ancient origins does Ireland have?
Ireland has Celtic and Gaelic origins.
Ireland belongs to the United Kingdom
Wrong, it is totally independent from the U.K
The main religion in Ireland is Protestantism.
Wrong, 78% people are Catholic.
What do the colours of the Irish flag represent?
Green = catholics/ orange= protestants/ white= peace between the two
What kind of intruments do people like playing in Ireland?
The fiddle, the celtic harp, the bohdran, the tin whistle: they are celtic instruments.
What kind of climate does Ireland have?
A temperate oceanic climate which means that it rains a lot!
Who rules the country ?
The Prime Minister (or Taoiseach) appointed by the president.
What colour do people wear on St Patrick's day?
Green !
What is the traditional dance in Ireland?
Step-dancing
Why is Ireland nicknamed "the Emerald Isle"?
Because the landscapes are very green because it rains a lot!
How long is the president elected for?
7 years
What Irish mythical creature do you know?
The Leprechauns
Which religious man represents the Catholics? and the protestants?
In Ireland, St Patrick represents the Catholics and William of Orange the protestants.