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1
What does the Book of Kells contain?
The Four Gospels
The Old Testament
The Apocrypha
Psalms in Latin
2
Mary Swanzy was one of Ireland’s first artists to experiment with which style
Classical Realism
Cubism and Fauvism
Surrealism
Abstract Expressionism
3
What feature makes Muiredach’s Cross especially important?
It has detailed biblical carvings
It contains St. Patrick's remains
It was made of pure gold
It was used in royal coronations
4
Louis le Brocquy was best known for his paintings of which subject?
Famous literary and historical figures
City street scenes
Irish countryside
Religious iconography
5
What time is a Waltz played in?
2/4 time
4/4 time
1/4 time
3/4 time
6
Norah McGuinness was a founding member of which Irish art group?
The Modernist Collective
The Royal Hibernian Academy
The Irish Abstract Association
The Society of Dublin Painters
7
Where can Muiredach’s Cross be found today?
Clonmacnoise
Kells
Glendalough
Monasterboice
8
What was Francis Bacon known for? (2 answers)
His political statements in his art
His religious/Catholic imagery
His love of painting food
His raw, unsettling imagery
9
What are the lyrics of Sean-Nos typically about?
Love, Lost and Local History
Death and War
Fables and personified animals
The forced labor of the ASB Co-Captain
10
Which Irish artist is famous for painting the west of Ireland’s landscapes?
John Lavery
Paul Henry
Seán Keating
Louis le Brocquy
11
What was the primary use of the Ardagh Chalice?
Storing holy relics
A baptismal cup
Holding wine during Mass
An offering bowl
12
The Book of Kells is best known for:
Being the first printed book in Ireland
Containing the earliest maps of Ireland
Being the oldest book in Europe
Its elaborate illuminated manuscript pages
13
Where did a Reel originate from?
Wales
Ireland
Germany
Scotland
14
What is the origin of St. Patrick’s Bell?
5th or 6th century Ireland
12th century France
Roman Britain
10th century Wales
15
William Orpen was known for his work as a ______ during World War I.
Soldier
War artist
Propaganda writer
Photographer
16
What is the purpose of St. Patrick’s Bell?
It was used in coronation ceremonies
It is a relic associated with St. Patrick’s religious work
It was used in medieval battle signals
It marked time in ancient monasteries
17
The Cross of Cong reflects both native Irish and what other artistic influence?
Romanesque
Moorish
Egyptian
Byzantine
18
What was the primary goal of the Society of Dublin Painters?
To introduce modern and avant-garde art to Ireland
To support conservative academic painting
To focus on traditional landscape painting
To promote religious art
19
The Cross of Cong was designed to hold a relic of what?
A piece of the Ark of the Covenant
The Crown of Thorns
St. Patrick’s Staff
The True Cross
20
What is "Zombies" from The Cranberries about?
Dead Children
Mk-Ultra and Mind control
Irish Cuisine
IRA bombings
21
What was the Cross of Cong designed to hold?
A bishop's staff
A relic of the True Cross
The ashes of a saint
A gospel manuscript
22
What is the origin of the Cláirseach? (The Irish Harp)
It was invented in ancient Rome where it was called a "Deos ex Garum"
It was invented by the Visigoths from Germany in 900 CE
It was made in the 1900's by an Irish cobbler.
It was invented in the 15th century in England and Ireland
23
What time is Polka played in?
3/4 meter
4/4 meter
1/4 meter
2/4 meter
24
Mainie Jellett was a pioneer of which artistic movement in Ireland?
Romanticism
Cubism and Abstraction
Realism
Surrealism
25
Where did Hornpipe originate from?
Germany in the 14th century
Scotland in the 9th century
England and Wales in the 16th century
Ireland in the 12th century
26
John Lavery was an official artist during which major historical event?
The Easter Rising
World War I
The Irish Civil War
The Napoleonic Wars
27
What's another name for Accordions?
Hand keyboard
Squeeze Box
Wirklich dumm - A German name meaning squeezing drum.
Doulh Sveeua- A Gaelic name meaning beautiful sound
28
What artistic style is Francis Bacon best known for?
Figurative Distortion
Impressionism
Cubism
Abstract Expressionism
29
Which of the following materials was
not
used in the creation of the Ardagh Chalice?
Silver
Enamel
Iron
Gold
30
Seán Keating’s paintings often depicted what themes?
Abstract portraits
Mythological creatures
Industrial life in Ireland
The Irish War of Independence and rural life
31
What is the Hornpipe associated with?
The music of taverns
Death
The Army
Sailors
32
What is the Ardagh Chalice primarily made of?
Iron and gemstones
Clay and quartz
Bronze and wood
Silver, gold, and enamel
33
What is a jig?
A dance with close physical contact between partners
A lively dance with rapid footwork and a rigid torso
A dance with intricate steps and often imitates a sailor’s dance
34
When was
Francis Bacon
born?
1856
1909
1918
1925
35
What is Sinéad O’Connor's Famine about?
The Irish Famine wasn't real
The Irish Potato famine was caused by rain
The Irish Potato Famine was caused by bad farmers.
The Irish Potato famine was caused by the IRA
36
What makes the shrine of St. Patrick’s Bell particularly notable?
It is the only bell shrine made of stone
It contains a hidden manuscript
It is shaped like a Celtic cross
It is decorated with inscriptions and precious metals
