Explore Ireland: Geography and History

What is the capital city of Ireland?

• Galway

• Limerick

• Dublin

• Cork

Which river is the longest in Ireland?

• River Liffey

• River Boyne

• River Lee

• River Shannon

Name the mountain range that runs along the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

• Mourne Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Andes Mountains

What year did the Easter Rising take place?

• 1914

• 1905

• 1920

• 1916

Which ancient monument is located in County Meath and is older than Stonehenge?

• Machu Picchu

• Newgrange

• Pyramids of Giza

• Stonehenge

What is the name of the island off the west coast of Ireland known for its dramatic cliffs?

• Inis Oirr

• Inis Meain

• Inis Mor

• Inis Meain

Who was the first President of Ireland?

• Michael D. Higgins

• Douglas Hyde

• Eamon de Valera

• Mary Robinson

In which year did Ireland gain independence from Britain?

• 1922

• 1886

• 1949

• 1916

What is the largest county in Ireland by area?

• County Cork

• County Kerry

• County Dublin

• County Galway

Which city is known as the 'City of Tribes'?

• Galway

• Dublin

• Cork

• Limerick