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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.

Author
Ikabud

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
66,449

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
4710

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. For how long did the Romans occupy Ireland? Hint

The Romans never occupied Ireland

200 years

100 years

About forty years

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Question 2 of 10

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

Firbolgs

Milesians

Castians

Fomors

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Question 3 of 10

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

Tara, Meath

Limerick, Munster

Belfast, Ulster

Killarney, Kerry

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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

March 19

March 12

March 17

March 15

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Question 5 of 10

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

William Wallace

Brian Boru

Rob Roy

Lambert Simnel

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Question 6 of 10

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

True

False

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Question 7 of 10

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

Arthur Griffith

Douglas Hyde

Eamon de Valera

Michael Collins

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Question 8 of 10

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

Ballina

Paducah

Sneem

Schull

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Question 9 of 10

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

Aille

Flinders

Dalgan

Bandon

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Question 10 of 10

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

Ashford Castle

Trim Castle

Cabra Castle

Ballencrieff Castle

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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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