Year 10 March Quiz

What is the nickname of Ireland?

• The Emerald Isle
• The Golden Land
• The Celtic Kingdom
• The Land of Saints

What date in March is St. Patrick's day celebrated?

A claddagh ring is a traditional ring worn by Irish people. What is it a symbol of?

• Power, courage, honor
• Fortune, destiny, prosperity
• Love, loyalty & friendship
• Gold, silver, riches

Which famous ship was built in Belfast?

• The Mayflower
• The Titanic
• The Queen Mary
• The Lusitania

Which one of these is NOT an Irish place name?

• Tubbercurry
• Muckanaghederdauhaulia
• Skeheenarinky
• Spudnaguillan

Ireland is the only country to have a musical instrument as one of its official symbols. What is it?

• Bagpipe
• Bodhrán
• Harp
• Violin

St. Patrick is reputed to have driven what animals out of Ireland?

• Spiders
• Snakes
• Dragons
• Wolves

How do you say "Ireland" in the Irish language?

• Éire
• Gaeltacht
• Erin
• Gaeilge

Geography: What is the smallest country in the world by land area?

• Monaco
• Vatican City
• San Marino
• Liechtenstein

History: Who was the first President of the United States?

• George Washington
• Thomas Jefferson
• John Adams
• James Madison