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Ya say you want a revolution ... Quiz

Ireland and revolution have a long history together here are a few questions about their leaders.

A multiple-choice quiz by fenian1213. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
fenian1213

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
336,630

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
436

Question 1 of 10

1. Who was the leader of the Revolution of 1798? Hint

Theobald Wolfe Tone

Sir William Mayhew

Robert Mitchell

Tomas Hart Benson

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Question 2 of 10

2. Three of these leaders of the Young Ireland Movement went on to gain the rank of general in the US army. Who is the odd man out? Hint

Thomas Francis Meagher

O'Donnovan Rossa

Patrick Donahue

Terence McManus

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which leader of the 1916 rising was a noted Trade Unionist ? Hint

Count Plunkett

Richard O'Gorman

Thomas Clarke

James Connolly

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Question 4 of 10

4. Who was the last person executed after the failed Easter Uprising? Hint

Sir Matthew Nathan

Sir Edward Carson

Sir John Maxwell

Sir Roger Casement

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Question 5 of 10

5. Bold Robert Emmett's last wish was what? Hint

That he not be buried anywhere in the British Empire

That his epitaph not be written until Ireland took its place among free nations

That his body be wrapped in the Irish flag

That he be given the chance to avenge his honor by dueling the Crown Prosecutors

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Question 6 of 10

6. Fenian leader and US Army General John O'Neill led an invasion of which place to hold hostage for Ireland's freedom? Hint

Wales

Palestine

Tasmania

Canada

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which signer of the 1916 Declaration of Independence was a noted dynamiter for the Irish Republican Brotherhood? Hint

Sean McDermott

Eoin McNeil

Terrance McSwiney

Thomas Clarke

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Question 8 of 10

8. Known as the Liberator, my leadership role in the peaceful approach to righting the plight of the Irish people is legendary. I even won a seat in the British Parliament. Who am I?
Hint

Daniel O'Connell

John Redmond

Isaac Butts

James Stephens

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Question 9 of 10

9. With his oratory at the graveside of O'Donnovan Rossa, which leader of the 1916 Easter Uprising foreshadowed his own fate? Hint

James Connolly

Thomas Clarke

Patrick Pearse

The O'Reilly

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Question 10 of 10

10. One method tried repeatedly in an effort to liberate Ireland was through Home Rule legislation. Who was the leading voice in this effort? Hint

Arthur Griffith

Benjamin Disraeli

Charles Stewart Parnell

Robert Peel

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Who was the leader of the Revolution of 1798?

Answer: Theobald Wolfe Tone

Wolfe Tone is one of many Protestant Irish rebel leaders.

2. Three of these leaders of the Young Ireland Movement went on to gain the rank of general in the US army. Who is the odd man out?

Answer: O'Donnovan Rossa

The Young Ireland Movement was the brains behind a 1848 revolution in Ireland.
The nine main leaders of the Young Ireland Rising went on to prominence in the US, Canada and Australia.

3. Which leader of the 1916 rising was a noted Trade Unionist ?

Answer: James Connolly

Connolly was organizer for the Irish Transport and General Workers Union. He also organized the Irish Citizens' Army.

4. Who was the last person executed after the failed Easter Uprising?

Answer: Sir Roger Casement

Roger Casement served with the Irish Volunteers aiding the chief of staff. He later acted as de facto envoy to the USA and Germany. He was hanged for treason in August 1916 after being caught smuggling guns for the Rising . The other three were on the other side.

5. Bold Robert Emmett's last wish was what?

Answer: That his epitaph not be written until Ireland took its place among free nations

Since his burial site remains unknown his epitaph remains unwritten.

6. Fenian leader and US Army General John O'Neill led an invasion of which place to hold hostage for Ireland's freedom?

Answer: Canada

O'Neill led a group of American Civil War veterans into Canada in June 1866 where they were successful in several engagements. A large reinforcement party of British regulars caused the Fenians to retreat to Buffalo.

7. Which signer of the 1916 Declaration of Independence was a noted dynamiter for the Irish Republican Brotherhood?

Answer: Thomas Clarke

Clarke was arguably the strongest proponent for force among the leaders of the Easter Rising.

8. Known as the Liberator, my leadership role in the peaceful approach to righting the plight of the Irish people is legendary. I even won a seat in the British Parliament. Who am I?

Answer: Daniel O'Connell

He is probably the greatest hero in the history of modern day Ireland. O'Connell (1775-1845) campaigned for Catholic Emancipation and Repeal of the Act of Union. His success with Emancipation allowed him be elected to Parliament and later as Lord Mayor of Dublin.

9. With his oratory at the graveside of O'Donnovan Rossa, which leader of the 1916 Easter Uprising foreshadowed his own fate?

Answer: Patrick Pearse

His speech included the line " the fools, the fools... they have left is the graves of our Fenian dead". He was to shortly join them.

10. One method tried repeatedly in an effort to liberate Ireland was through Home Rule legislation. Who was the leading voice in this effort?

Answer: Charles Stewart Parnell

Parnell's efforts were so popular he was referred to as 'the Uncrowned King of Ireland'.

Source: Author fenian1213

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