Ireland
St Patricks Day
St Patricks Day Symbols
St Patricks Day Traditions
St. Patrick
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St. Patrick’s Day began as a religious celebration in which country?
A. Canada
B. Ireland
C. Italy
D. France
Ireland
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On what day is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated?
A. March 1
B. March 17
C. April 1
D. April 17
His death, March 17
100
According to legend, what lies at the end of the rainbow?
A. A treasure chest
B. A leprechaun’s house
C. A pot of gold
D. A magical tree
A pot of gold!
100
What creature is said to come to visit on St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Fairy
B. Unicorn
C. Leprechaun
D. Elf
Leprechaun
100
Where was St. Patrick born?
A. Ireland
B. Scotland
C. Britain (Roman Britain)
D. Wales
Britain (Roman Britain)
200
What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?
A. Belfast
B. Cork
C. Dublin
D. Galway
Dublin
200
What shape has become the symbol of St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Clover (Shamrock)
B. Heart
C. Star
D. Circle
Clover (Shamrock)
200
Name a symbol of luck associated with St. Patrick’s Day.
A. Four-leaf clover
B. Shamrock
C. Leprechaun hat
D. Rainbow
Four-leaf clover
200
What happens if someone who is Irish does not wear green on St. Patrick’s Day?
A. They are given a shamrock
B. They might get pinched
C. They have to tell a joke
D. Nothing happens
They might get pinched
200
Besides representing Irish Catholics and Nationalists, what else does the color green represent in Ireland?
A. The lush landscapes of Ireland, nature, and luck
B. War and conflict
C. Royalty and power
D. Winter and snow
The lush landscapes of Ireland, nature, and luck
300
Most people in Ireland speak English, but there is an Irish language. What is it called?
A. Welsh
B. Scots
C. Gaelic
D. Breton
Gaelic
300
What is the famous color worn and used for decorations on St. Patrick’s Day?
A.Orange like on the Irish flag
B. Red
C. Green
D. Yellow
Green
300
What is another way of saying “Shamrock”?
A. Lucky leaf
B. Clover
C. Green plant
D. Trefoil
clover
300
What is the Blarney Stone?
A. A sacred stone in Dublin’s cathedral
B. A lucky four-leaf clover
C. A stone that gives the gift of eloquence when kissed
A stone that gives the gift of eloquence when kissed (the gift of clear, persuasive, and expressive speech)
300
When was St. Patrick born?
A. Around 432 AD
B. Around 385 AD
C. Around 500 AD
D. Around 300 AD
Around 385 AD
400
Name the three colors on the Irish flag.
A. Red, white, and blue
B. Green, white, and orange
C. Green, yellow, and black
D. Blue, white, and orange
400
What is the common nickname for St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Paddy’s Day
B. Shamrock Day
C. Clover Day
D. Emerald Day
Paddy´s day or St. Paddy's Day
400
According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, what will happen?
A. It will grant you three wishes
B. It will give you a pot of gold
C. It will disappear forever
D. It will take you on a magical journey
It will give you a pot of gold
400
Which city has the largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world?
A. Dublin, Ireland
B. New York City, USA
C. Toronto, Ontario
D. Vancouver, British Columbia
New York City
400
When and where was one of the earliest St. Patrick’s Day parades held in the world?
A. Chicago, USA in 1809
B. New York City, USA in 1762
C. Dublin, Ireland in 1750
D. Boston, Massachusetts in 1737
Boston, Massachusetts in 1737
500
Question: What do the colors on the Irish flag represent?
A. Green = Irish Catholics/Nationalists, Orange = Irish Protestants/Unionists, White = Peace between them
B. Green = Forests, White = Rivers, Orange = Sunsets
C. Green = Wealth, White = Purity, Orange = Courage
D. Green = Agriculture, White = Snow, Orange = Trade
Green = Irish Catholics/Nationalists, Orange = Irish Protestants/Unionists, White = Peace between them
500
In the legend of St. Patrick’s Day, what animal does St. Patrick force out of Ireland?
A. Snakes
B. Wolves
C. Dragons
D. Bears
Snake
500
According to folklore, what is a leprechaun’s occupation?
A. Guarding treasure
B. Making shoes
C. Farming
D. Singing
A shoemaker
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500
What city dyes their river green on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Vancouver, Canada
B. Toronto, Canada
C. Montreal, Canada
D. Chicago, USA
Chicago
500
What was the original color associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
A. Green
B. Blue
C. Orange
D. Red
Blue