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Which Scandinavians invaded Ireland in the 9th and 10th centuries?
A. Danes
B. Vikings
C. Sami
The Vikings
Vikings is the modern name given to seafaring people primarily from Scandinavia (present-day Denmark, Norway and Sweden), who from the late 8th to the late 11th centuries raided, pirated, traded and settled throughout parts of Europe. They also voyaged as far as the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Middle East, and North America. In some of the countries they raided and settled in, this period is popularly known as the Viking Age, and the term "Viking" also commonly includes the inhabitants of the Scandinavian homelands as a collective whole. The Vikings had a profound impact on the early medieval history of Scandinavia, the British Isles, France, Estonia, and Kievan Rus'.
100
What country is Northern Ireland a part of?
The United Kingdom
100
You won't want to drive on this side of the road in Ireland.
The right side
100
According to legend, what must a leprechaun give you?
His treasure/gold
100
Which famous Irish band formed in the 1970s ?
A: The Cranberries
B: U2
C: Kodaline
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen, Jr.
200
What famous ship was built in a Irish Shipyard called Harland and Wolff?
The Titanic
200
How many Provinces does Ireland have?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
4
Leinster, Munster, Connacht, and Ulster.
200
What currency is used in the Republic of Ireland?
Euro
200
Kissing the Blarney Stone is supposed to give you what?
The gift of the gab - the ability to speak with eloquence and fluency
200
They say St. Patrick removed "them" from Ireland. Who/what are "they"?
Snakes (or toads)
300
An Gorta Mor, which started in 1845, is known in English as? Hint: Think Potato
The Great Famine
Great Famine, also called Irish Potato Famine, Great Irish Famine, or Famine of 1845–49, famine that occurred in Ireland in 1845–49 when the potato crop failed in successive years. The crop failures were caused by late blight, a disease that destroys both the leaves and the edible roots, or tubers, of the potato plant.
300
What are the colors of the Irish flag?
green, white, and orange
The green represents Irish nationalism or Catholics; the orange, Ireland's Protestant minority, and the Orange Order; the white, lasting peace between the two.
300
In 2015, this became legal in Ireland.
A. Full marriage rights to gay couples
B. Drinking at the age of 18
C. Divorce
Full marriage rights to gay couples
300
What Irish plant is supposed to represent the Trinity used by Christians? Hint: many believe this plan to be the national symbol, but its not!
Shamrock with its 3 leaves
300
In traditional Irish Stew there's lots of potatoes and the meat used is ___ ?
Lamb
400
What is Ireland's National Holiday?
St. Patrick's Day
The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland, and celebrates the heritage and culture of the Irish in general. Celebrations generally involve public parades and festivals.
400
The river running through Dublin is the Liffey, which is crossed by _?_ bridges
A: 32
B: 13
C: 27
27
Liffey is crossed by 27 bridges, the most recent of which is the Rosie Hackett bridge (2014) which is the only bridge named after a woman.
400
You probably should not joke about this vegetable.
Potato : The Great Famine, or the Great Hunger, was a period in Ireland between 1845 and 1849 of mass starvation, disease, and emigration. Population fell by 20–25% due to mortality (1 million) and emigration (another million)
400
Q: Which performance of traditional Irish dancing debuted during the 1994 Eurovision song contest?
A: Riverdance
B: Moondance
C: Stardance
Riverdance
https://youtu.be/w0v_pu6miJ8
400
Name three sports which can be practiced in Ireland.
Golf, rugby, football, Gaelic football, hurling, handball, kite-surfing, wind surfing, horse racing, dog racing, tennis, hiking and cycling.
500
What is the most iconic Irish instrument? Hint: It is featured on some of their flags.
The Harp
500
What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland.
A. Galway
B. Cork City
C. Dublin
Dublin
Dublin being the capital of Ireland dates back to the 1st century BC as the settlement of Dubh Linn. Hereafter a monastery was built there. But it was founded by the Norse in 841 as a town. After the Norman conquest of Ireland, Dublin became the capital and the power was gathered in Dublin until independence.
Note: Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland.
500
What is sold all across the world, is dark in colour with foam on the top when poured into a glass.
Guinness beer
500
A word use in Ireland to mean fun, gossip, anything fun going on.
Craic
500
is a word used in Ireland with many meanings. Often used to say thank you, or okay, or is a response to 'how are you, today?'
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