Saint Patrick

Where was Saint Patrick born?

• Ireland

• Brittany

• Scotland

• Wales

How long was Saint Patrick in captivity?

• 2 years

• 8 years

• 6 years

• 4 years

What did Saint Patrick use to explain the Holy Trinity?

• Shamrock

• Daisy

• Rose

• Tulip

Which plant is commonly associated with Irish Christian pride on Saint Patrick's Day?

• Daffodil

• Lily

• Shamrock

• Tulip

Where did the tradition of celebrating Saint Patrick's Day with parades originate?

• Scotland

• America

• England

• Ireland

When did the first record of a Saint Patrick's Day parade in New York date to?

• 1760

• 1762

• 1764

• 1766

How many participants does the New York Saint Patrick's Day parade boast?

• 50,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

• 100,000

What event led to the increase in Saint Patrick's Day parades in America?

• Great Potato Famine

• Black Death

• Spanish Inquisition

• French Revolution

What is the significance of wearing green on Saint Patrick's Day?

• Symbol of Irish Christian pride

• Symbol of love

• Symbol of wealth

• Symbol of peace

What is the myth associated with Saint Patrick driving snakes from Ireland?

• Symbolized cleansing the island of paganism

• Symbolized welcoming new life

• Symbolized unity among people

• Symbolized prosperity