St. Patrick's Day--Brain Pop

Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated in so many places? Choose the best answer.

• Because people of Irish decent live many places around the world.

• Because it's mainly a Christian holiday, and the Christian religion exists around the world.

• Because St. Patrick inspired so many people around the world.

• Because most cultures around the world observe Irish traditions.

Which of the following is an example of a secular holiday?

• Christmas

• Hanukkah

• Fourth of July

• Easter

If you went into an Irish-American restaurant on St. Patrick's Day, which dish would you find most people eating?

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When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?

• March 17

• March 29

• March 15

• March 6

Place the following events in sequence. A) St. Patrick establishes churches in Ireland; B) St. Patrick is kidnapped by raiders; C) St. Patrick changes his name

• B A C

• A C B

• C B A

• B C A

What might have happened had St. Patrick never traveled to Ireland?

• The island might be full of snakes.

• Christianity might not have taken route there,

• Shamrocks might not grow there.

• There might not have been a potato famine.

What can you infer from the fact that St. Patrick spent six years as a slave in Ireland?

• It gave him special insights into Christianity.

• It helped him convince all Irish clave owners to release their slaves.

• It helped him learn the Irish culture and language.

• It helped him come up with the idea of a National Irish Holiday!

If you saw a green river on St. Patrick's Day, what city would you be in?

• Dublin

• Chicago

• New York City

• Killarney

Which term best describes how early Irish immigrants were treated in the United States?

• justly

• unfairly

• pleasantly

• honorably

Until the late 20th century, how did most citizens of Ireland observe St. Patrick's Day?

• with large parties

• with long parades

• by eating corned beek

• by going to church