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SZLG Civilisation Geography Ireland
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1
Which church do most people belong to in the Republic of Ireland?
Presbyterian
Methodist
Anglican
Catholic
2
What is the average temperature in winter in Ireland?
-6 - -7 °C
1-2 °C
6-7 °C
-1 - -2 °C
3
How tall is St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin, the largest church in Ireland?
96 metres
196 metres
143 metres
43 metres
4
The GPO was the headquarters of the Easter Rebellion against the British rule in 1916. What does GPO stand for?
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General Post Office
Great Pioneer Organisation
Gift Planning Office
5
What are these famous cliffs on the west coast of Ireland called?
Étretat Cliffs
Cliffs of Dover
Vermillion Cliffs
Cliffs of Moher
6
Who is the patron saint of Ireland whose day is widely celebrated in the country?
Saint David
Saint Andrew
Saint Patrick
Saint George
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When was Sean's Bar, the oldest pub in Ireland established, according to the Guinness World Records Book?
A.D. 1901
A.D. 900
A.D. 1701
A.D. 1490
8
What does the term 'Celtic Tiger' refer to?
the Irish economy and its growth
the endemic type of tigers in Ireland
a traditional Irish warrior
the national anthem of Ireland
9
Which one is NOT an Irish city?
Bristol
Limerick
Cork
Galway
10
What is the most famous Irish beer brand?
Guinness
Spitfire
Stella Artois
Beck's
11
How many people live in Ireland?
15 million
20 million
5 million
10 million
12
What was Newgrange, a famous prehistoric monument built for?
a spa
a fort
a tomb
a palace
13
What does 'O' originally mean at the beginning of many Irish surnames?
son of
friend of
brother of
grandson of
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Which musical instrument is the symbol of Ireland?
harp
cello
organ
violin
15
How many languages have official status in Ireland?
2
6
3
1
16
What is the poetic name for Ireland?
Ruby Island
Diamond Isle
Emerald Isle
Sapphire Island
17
Which one is the most elite and highly ranked university in Ireland?
Dublin City University
University of Medicine, Dublin
University College, Dublin
Trinity College, Dublin
18
How much beer do the Irish consume a year on average?
31 litres
131 litres
11 litres
81 litres
19
What ability do tourists hope to gain kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle?
to be fortunate in love
to see the future
to make money easily
to speak eloquently (very well)
20
Which one is the Ireland's outline?
C
D
B
A
21
Which animal is native to Ireland (the others can only be found in zoos)?
roe deer
viper
mole
hedgehog
22
This building, now a museum, is one of Dublin's iconic historical landmarks. What was its original function?
a prison
a factory
a warehouse
a mill
23
What percentage of the Irish population have natural ginger (red) hair?
49%
9%
29%
69%
24
What is Ireland's most visited heritage site called?
Rock of Cashel
Aphrodite's Rock
Wave Rock
Uluru
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Which one is the longest river in Ireland?
River Shannon
River Thames
River Severn
River Avon
