Irish History

Quick Facts

100

Ireland's nickname because of its lush green nature due to lots of rain

The Emerald Isle

200

In Medieval Dublin, the tallest buildings were...

cathedrals/churchs

300

This city name meaning 'Black Pool'—a dark area of water where the Poddle and Liffey rivers met

Dublin

400

This punishment was used for minor crimes, and for others to throw tomatoes. 

The Stocks

500

This sport is popular because of the big waves and beaches of Ireland

surfing

Music and Film

100

What popular band became Grammy-winning and known worldwide?

U2

200

What is the name of the traditional Irish instrument that is known in folklore sounds. Most irish children learn to play it in school

Tin Whistle

300

This instrument is a symbol of Ireland and has many strings.

Harp

400

What is the bodhran- the traditional Irish drum- made of?

Goat Skin

500

This solo musician used to be in the boyband One Direction. We listened to his song "This Town"

Niall Horan

Famous Landmarks

100

This three-leaf plant is said to have been used by St. Patrick to explain the Holy Trinity

Shamrock

200

This famous cliff on the west coast of Ireland is over 200 meters high and looks out over the Atlantic Ocean.

Cliffs of Moher

300

This giant volcanic rock formation in Northern Ireland is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Giant's Causeway

400

This St Church is famous in Dublin

St. Patricks

500

What is the longest river in Ireland?

River Shannon

Multiple Choice

100

What country rules Northern Ireland?

a) Ireland

b) United Kingdom

c) Wales

b) United Kingdom

200

There are more of this animal in ireland than humans in Ireland

a) cows

b) sheep

c) horses

b) sheep

300

What was a knight?

a) A horse lover 

b) A horse soldier

c) A horse breeder

 b) A horse soldier

400

What is Ireland's population?

a)14 million

b) 3 million

c) 7 million

c) 7 million

500

Who were the Vikings?

A. Farmers from France.
B. People from Scandinavia who came to Ireland by ship.
C. Kings from England.
D. Monks from Italy.

B. People from Scandinavia who came to Ireland by ship.

Random

100

What colors are the Irish Flag...in order

Green, White, Orange 

200

This animal does NOT exist in Ireland 

a) seagull

b) snake

c) clam

b) snake

300

What holiday originated in Ireland?

a) Christmas

b) veterans day

c) halloween

c) halloween

400

1. According to Irish legend, what do leprechauns hide at the end of a rainbow?

• A. A magic harp
• B. A lucky horseshoe
• C. A pot of gold
• D. A crown

• C. A pot of gold

500

What is your teacher's name and where is she from?

Rachel from the United States