Irish History & Literature

How long ago was Ireland first settled?

• 100,000 years ago

• 10,000 years ago

• 8,000 years ago

• 1,000 years ago

What was the original religion in Ireland?

• Paganism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• No one knows

Who brought the Roman alphabet to Ireland?

• Hunter-gatherers

• Romans

• Viking invaders

• Christian Missionaries

Which Irish cities were built by the Vikings?

• Limerick

• Cork and Wexford

• Dublin

• all of the above

• none of the above

Who invaded Ireland in 1169?

• Hunter-gatherers

• Christian missionaries

• Vikings

• Normans

Which, of the following, was a source of conflict in Ireland for centuries?

• religion

• history

• literature

• all of the above

When was Ireland made part of the United Kingdom?

• 1534

• 1801

• 1916

• 1948

What country shares a border with the Republic of Ireland?

The country that shares a border with the Republic of Ireland is ______________

___________________ is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland.