The Irish Diaspora Quiz

What is the Irish diaspora?

• A famous Irish festival.

• The scattering of Irish migrants and their descendants across the world.

• A type of Irish dance.

• A traditional Irish dish.

Which invention was created by James Hargreaves?

• Flying shuttle

• Water frame

• Steam engine

• Spinning Jenny

Where was the main entry point for Irish people to the US before 1890?

• Castle Garden

• Boston Harbor

• Ellis Island

• Philadelphia Port

What percentage of Liverpool's population was Irish shortly before the famine?

• 10.5%

• 30.2%

• 17.3%

• 25.4%

What was a common occupation for Irish immigrants in Britain?

• Teachers

• Shopkeepers

• Dockers

• Farmers

What was a major challenge for Irish emigrants traveling to the US?

• Expensive travel

• Language barrier

• Short journey

• Lack of food

Which city was NOT a major destination for Irish emigrants in Britain?

• Manchester

• Glasgow

• London

• Liverpool

What was a common experience for Irish immigrants in the US?

• Easy access to education

• High political influence

• Immediate wealth

• Discrimination when the economy was low

What was the main religion of the Famine migrants to the US?

• Buddhist

• Protestant

• Catholic

• Jewish

What was a significant push factor for Irish emigration during the 19th century?

• Industrialization

• Religious freedom

• Political stability

• Potato famine