The History of St. Patrick's Day

What happened to St. Patrick when he was 14 or 16?

• He was made a slave.

• He became a priest.

• He drove the snakes from Ireland.

• He was married.

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Where did St. Patrick probably study to become a priest?

• Ireland

• Britain

• Australia

• France

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Why did St. Patrick return to Ireland?

• So he could become a priest.

• A vision told him to.

• To drive out the snakes.

• He missed the country.

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Who were the religious leaders and officials in Ancient Ireland?

• Pagans

• Druids

• Priests

• Bishops

What we call polytheistic people who worship nature...

• Pagans

• Christians

• Celts

• Bishops

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A sacred symbol to the Celts was...

• The Cross

• The Sun

• Cabbage

• A Star

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The shamrock was a holy symbol for Druids because...

• Green was a sacred color.

• Three was a sacred number.

• Shamrocks were used in healing potions.

• Shamrocks were a main source of their diet.

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How is St. Patrick's Day celebrated in Chicago?

• By stamping passports with shamrocks.

• By coloring the river green.

• By closing all businesses.

• By giving cabbages to the needy.

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What does a Leprechaun constantly do?

• Sing

• Weave

• Dance

• Read

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What date do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

• March 1st

• The third Friday in March

• March 17th

• The first Friday in March

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