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1. In the late 6th-early 7th centuries the north coast of Northern Ireland and parts of Western Scotland were part of a kingdom known as what?
2. The Northern Ireland Parliament Building is an impressive building in the classical Greek style. Fronted in Portland stone, it was opened by the future King Edward VIII on 16 November 1932. What is it known as?
3. Lough Neagh lies at the centre of Northern Ireland and is the largest, by area, fresh water lake in the British Isles. Five of the six counties of Northern Ireland have shores on the Lough; which of the following counties does NOT?
4. The "Táin" is a legendary tale from early Irish literature whose hero is from the Province of Ulster, of which Northern Ireland forms part. What is this tale called in English?
5. Who is the hero of the "Tain"?
6. People in Northern Ireland often refer to the Republic of Ireland as "The South" but which county of "The South" actually extends further north than any of the six counties of Northern Ireland?
7. Most parts of the world have their share of people that have had more than 15 minutes of fame, so which of these celebrities is NOT from Northern Ireland?
8. Belfast, Northern Ireland's capital, is a product of the Industrial Revolution. Which of the following industries did NOT contribute to Belfast's growth?
9. Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th President of the United States but did you know 12 of his predecessors could trace their roots to Northern Ireland? Which of the following Presidents could NOT?
10. During WWII tens of thousands of US military personnel passed through, or were based in, Northern Ireland, but when did the GIs first arrive?
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