BACKGROUND FILE Moments in Irish history

In what year was the Act of Union?

• In 1801

• In 1845

• In 1849

• In 1791

Which part of Ireland became a republic in 1949?

• Northern Ireland

• Southern Ireland

• The whole of Ireland

• No part of Ireland

Which was the Irish flag before 1801?

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In the 19th century, over a million people left Ireland

because …

• there was a dangerous disease

• there was fighting

• they had no food

The Titanic was built in …

• Belfast

• Dublin

• Cork

• Plymouth

he Titanic sailed only once in: …

• April 1911

• April 1912

• April 1913

• April 1914

Ireland became a member of the EEC (now EU)

in the year …

• 1970

• 1973

• 1975

• 1977

Ater Ireland joined the EEC, the Republic

• became richer.

• became poorer.

• stayed as it was.

How long did the conflict between Northern Ireland

and the Republic last?

• Ten years.

• Twenty years.

• Thirty years.

• Forever.

How many people were killed during the conflict?

• Over a thousand.

• Over two thousand.

• Over three thousand.

• Over four thousand.