History
Which religion has been dominating in Ireland for the most part of history?
A. Protestantism
B. Roman Catholic
C. Folk religion
B. Roman Catholic
what was the most commonly played sport in ireland?
Gaelic Football
Where was the first St. Patrick's day parade held?
Boston, Massachusetts
What is the capital city of Ireland?
Dublin
What are the two languages spoken in Ireland?
Gaelic and English
During the Irish Potato Famine between 1845 and 1852, most families emigrated to which country?
A. Australia
B. England
C. The United States
C. The United States
What is NOT a term to describe Irish dance shoes used to perform a slip jig?
A. pumps
B. light shoes
C. jig shoes
D. ghillies
C. Jig shoes
Why is the 17th of March St Patrick's’ day and ireland's National Holiday?
St. Patrick died on March 17th
How many states are there on the mainland of Ireland? Can you name them?
2 - the republic of ireland and northern ireland
Describe what the Irish flag looks like?
Orange, White, and Green in vertical strips
In 988, the Vikings founded which city in Ireland?
A. Dublin
B. Cork
C. Galway
A. Dublin
What is the name of one of the oldest sports in Ireland and is believed to come from warrior fights?
A. Gaelic football
B. Camogie
C. Hurling
C. Hurling
What is the Bloomsday Festival?
A. celebration in spring of the different types of flowers blooming
B. Celebration of the writings of James joyce - one of ireland's most famous authors
C. A celebrated rugby tournament in Dublin
B. B. Celebration of the writings of James joyce - one of ireland's most famous authors
What is the longest river in Ireland?
A. River Shannon
B. River barrow
C. River Erne
A. River Shannon
What is the national symbol of Ireland?
A. Dove
B. Shamrock
C. Harp
C. Harp
Who was the first president of Ireland from 1938 to 1945?
A. Erskine Hamilton Childers
B. Douglas Hyde
C. Patrick Hillery
B. Douglas Hyde
What is Ireland's most successful soccer club?
A. Shamrock Rovers
B. St. Patrick's Athletic
C. Cork City
Shamrock Rovers are the country's most successful domestic club with 17 titles
How long does the St. Patrick's day celebration last in Ireland? (Hint: it's more than 1)
The Island is known for its expanses of lush, green fields therefore it was nicknamed...
A. Emerald Isle
B. The Luscious land
C. Meadow Island
A. Emerald Isle
What was St. Patrick's original color? (hint: it wasn't green)
Blue
Which historical event happened in Ireland in 1949?
A. Ireland was divided into Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland
B. The Irish Civil War ended
C. Ireland declared itself a republic
C. Ireland declared itself a republic
What are the three types of Irish Dance shoe?
A. Ballroom shoes, tap shoes and dance sneakers
B. Soft shoes, Ghillies and Reel Shoes
C. Jazz shoes, hard shoes and soft shoes
B. Soft shoes, Ghillies and Reel Shoes
Samhain Festival, celebrated in ireland, is known as ____ in the US
A. Valentine's day
B. Thanksgiving
C. Halloween
C. Halloween
The terrain of Ireland can often be described as:
A. Flat and green
B. Hilly with coastal mountains
C. Dry and desertous
B. Hilly with coastal mountains
What holiday commonly celebrate among children in America originated in Ireland?
Halloween