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Quiz about When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Quiz about When Irish Eyes Are Smiling

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Trivia Quiz


Ten questions on all-things Irish. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Ikabud. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Ikabud
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
66,449
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
4712
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 60 (7/10), jogreen (8/10), Guest 93 (9/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. For how long did the Romans occupy Ireland? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. These were tribes that occupied Ireland, except? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Where was the seat of the High King of Ireland? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. The arrival of St. Patrick in the 5th century, was a turning point in the history of the island. On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Who was responsible for breaking the strength of the Norse invaders of Ireland? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Nobody knows for sure what was the death toll in the Irish potato famine (1845 -1850)?


Question 7 of 10
7. Who was the assassinated chairman of the provisional government of Ireland in 1922? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. All of these are towns in Ireland, except? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. All of these are rivers in Ireland, except? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. All of these are Irish castles, except? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. For how long did the Romans occupy Ireland?

Answer: The Romans never occupied Ireland

Although the Roman occupation of Britain lasted for about 400 years, they never occupied Ireland. The notion of the Romans invading Ireland has long been a source of discussion. Roman artefacts have been found in Ireland (possibly brought over from England) but there has never been evidence of Roman camps or settlement in Ireland.
2. These were tribes that occupied Ireland, except?

Answer: Castians

Other Celtic tribes in Ireland included the Tuatha De Danann.
3. Where was the seat of the High King of Ireland?

Answer: Tara, Meath

The High King was served by the five provincial kings of Munster, Meath, Ulster, Connacht and Leinster.
4. The arrival of St. Patrick in the 5th century, was a turning point in the history of the island. On what day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

Answer: March 17

St. Patrick's Day has become an important day, in whatever part of the world the Irish have settled in.
5. Who was responsible for breaking the strength of the Norse invaders of Ireland?

Answer: Brian Boru

Brian Boru became High King of Ireland in 1002.
6. Nobody knows for sure what was the death toll in the Irish potato famine (1845 -1850)?

Answer: True

Modern historians estimate number of deaths, which resulted from the failure of the potato crop, at between 500,000 and 1,000,000. Some sources quote a much higher figure. Lack of records make it impossible to know for sure.
7. Who was the assassinated chairman of the provisional government of Ireland in 1922?

Answer: Michael Collins

Michael Collins became a victim of the 'Irish Civil War', between supporters of the Irish Free State and the advocates of a total independent country.
8. All of these are towns in Ireland, except?

Answer: Paducah

Paducah are towns in Kentucky and Texas, in the United States.
9. All of these are rivers in Ireland, except?

Answer: Flinders

Flinders is a river in Queensland, Australia.
10. All of these are Irish castles, except?

Answer: Ballencrieff Castle

Ballencrieff Castle is located near Edinburgh, Scotland.
Source: Author Ikabud

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