Soc. Studies Ireland Oct 26-27 - Quiz
  • 1. What is the capital city of Ireland?
A) Galway
B) Limerick
C) Cork
D) Dublin
  • 2. Which country shares the island of Ireland but is part of the United Kingdom?
A) Wales
B) Scotland
C) England
D) Northern Ireland
  • 3. What is Ireland's nickname?
A) The Emerald Isle
B) The Lucky Isle
C) The Celtic Island
D) The Green Kingdom
  • 4. What is the currency used in the Republic of Ireland?
A) Dollar
B) Euro
C) Pound
D) Franc
  • 5. Which two languages are official in Ireland?
A) Irish and Spanish
B) English and French
C) English and Irish
D) English and Welsh
  • 6. What is Ireland's highest point?
A) Ben Nevis
B) Carrauntoohil
C) Twelve Pins
D) Wicklow Mountain
  • 7. Which is the longest river in Ireland?
A) Shannon
B) Liffey
C) Boyne
D) Barrow
  • 8. About what percentage of the island of Ireland is made up by the Republic of Ireland?
A) 120%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 50%
  • 9. Who were among the first people to settle in Ireland thousands of years ago?
A) Celts
B) Romans
C) Irish
D) Vikings
  • 10. Who invaded Ireland in the 9th century and raided villages?
A) Vikings
B) Irish
C) Celts
D) Romans
  • 11. Which political movement fought for Irish independence?
A) The Celts
B) Sinn Féin
C) The Normans
D) The Romans
  • 12. According to the text, what happened in 1919?
A) War broke out between Ireland and Britain
B) St. Patrick's Day began
C) The Vikings invaded
D) Ireland joined the United Kingdom
  • 13. What type of government does the Republic of Ireland have?
A) Republic
B) Empire
C) Dictatorship
  • 14. Who is described in the text as the head of state?
A) The dictator
B) The king
C) The emperor
D) The president
  • 15. What industry is the largest sector of Ireland's economy?
A) Service industry
B) Fishing
C) Mining
D) Farming
  • 16. What is the traditional Irish dish made with lamb, potatoes, and carrots?
A) Irish stew
B) Soda bread
C) Colcannon
D) Boxty
  • 17. What is boxty?
A) A potato pancake
B) A type of soup
C) A meat pie
D) A cheese dish
  • 18. What is colcannon mainly made from?
A) Rice and beans
B) Mashed potatoes and kale or cabbage
C) Bread and cheese
D) Fish and potatoes
  • 19. What is Ireland's most iconic musical instrument and national symbol?
A) Accordion
B) Harp
C) Fiddle
D) Uilleann pipes
  • 20. What type of dance is Irish folk dancing?
A) Ballet
B) Modern dance
C) Step dancing
D) Tap
  • 21. When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
A) February 14
B) February 7
C) March 17
D) June 22
  • 22. What color is strongly associated with St. Patrick's Day?
A) White
B) Orange
C) Purple
D) Green
  • 23. What is the Cliffs of Moher famous for?
A) Being Ireland's most popular tourist attraction
B) Being a castle
C) Being the capital
D) Being a river
  • 24. What is Bru na Boinne known for?
A) Modern skyscrapers
B) Ancient tombs
C) Beaches
D) Volcanoes
  • 25. What is the Ring of Kerry?
A) A famous castle
B) A 120-mile scenic trail
C) A river
D) A traditional dance
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