Ireland
St. Patrick's Day Traditions
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March Mania
100
What is the capital of Ireland?
What is Dublin?
100
What is the most popular beer to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
Guinness
100
Who was the first woman to serve as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Who is Margaret Thatcher?
100
What British actress was swept off her feet by Rhett Butler in the 1939 classic "Gone with the Wind?"
Leanna Horn
vivian Lee
Shelly Winters
Joan Fontain
Who is Vivian Lee
100
One of the world’s great artists was born on March 30, 1853. According to legend, he sold only one painting before he died in 1890. That’s not true, though: He sold at least a few paintings and drawings, and often traded his works for food or art supplies. Who was he?
Who was Vincent Van Gogh
200
Which color was originally associated with St. Patrick?
What is Blue?
200
What iconic structure turns green to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day in England?
A) The London Eye
B) The Leaning Tower of Piza
C) Dunvegan Bridge
What is the London Eye?
200
Who wrote the novel Pride and Prejudice?
Who is Jane Austin?
200
This actress starred in Hitchcock classics like "Rear Window" and "To Catch a Thief," ?
Who is Grace Kelly?
200
Complete this phrase, based on old weather-related folklore: “If March comes in like lion, it will…”
A. “…snarl with wind and rain.”
B. “…bring April showers.”
C. “…go out like a lamb.”
D. “…be a roarin’ good time!”
…go out like a lamb.” — The phrase came from the old belief that harsh weather in early March would be balanced by tame weather later in the month.
300
Why is Ireland is known as the Emerald Isle?
Because of how green it is
300
What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St Patrick's day?
They get bad luck OR get pinched
300
19. Who was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States?
A) Elizabeth Blackwell
B) Clara Barton
C) Florence Nightingale
Who is Elizabeth Blackwell?
300
Which actress once used the stage name Diane Belmont and was known for her TV show that paired her with real-life hubby Desi Arnaz?
Lucille Ball spent the '30s and '40s working as a model and B-movie actress, often using the stage name Diane Belmont. By 1951, she had her own TV show, "I Love Lucy," which co-starred husband and band leader Desi Arnaz.
300
This board game was invented by Charles Darrow and became the bestselling privately patented board game in history, gained popularity in the United States during the Great Depression when Charles B. Darrow, an unemployed heating engineer, sold the concept to Parker Brothers in 1935
What is Monopoly?
400
True or false
Was St. Patrick actually Irish?
FALSE He was born in Britain
400
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St Patrick's Day?
A) Miami
B) Pittsburgh
C) Chicago
Chicago
400
Who was the first woman to serve as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives?
Who is Nancy Pelosi?
400
Known for her red hair and dancing skills, this actress danced with both Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly. Remember her name?
Rita Hayworth's
400
Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call on March 10, 1876. What did he say?
A. “I give you the marvel of talking with electricity.”
B. “Mr. Hammond, the phones are working.”
C. “Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.”
D. “Can you hear me now?”
Mr. Watson, come here. I want to see you.” — Bell did describe using a telephone as “speaking with electricity,” but humanity’s first phone call was perfectly pedestrian. Bell used it to summon Mr. Watson, his assistant.
500
Name the 3 colors on the Irish flag.
500
According to folklore, what is a leprechaun's occupation?
What is a A shoemaker OR a banker?
500
38.Who founded the American Red Cross?
A) Clara Barton
B) Florence Nightingale
C) Harriet Tubman
Who is Clara Barton?
500
Who was given the nickname The "Queen of Technicolor":
Maureen O'Hara was given this nickname because her striking red hair and green eyes were exceptionally vibrant on Technicolor film.
500
The beverage was originally created by pharmacist John Pemberton and it was marketed as a nerve tonic and headache remedy.
What is Coca Cola? The first batch was mixed in a 40-gallon brass kettle, and in its first year, only nine glasses were sold daily.