History and Geography

What legendary sword is associated with King Arthur of Britain?

•  Durandal

• Excalibur

• Joyeuse

• Caladbolg

Who painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel?

• Raphael

•  Leonardo da Vinci

•  Michelangelo

•  Botticelli

True or False: Iceland is covered in ice.

• True
• False

Who was the High King of Ireland famous for converting to Christianity in the 5th century?

•  Saint Brigid

•  Saint Patrick

• Saint Columba

•  Saint Kevin

Co. Wicklow has borders with 4 counties. If 2 are Dublin and Wexford, name either of the remaining 2:

•  Carlow or Kildare

•  Kilkenny or Meath

•  Louth or Offaly

•  Laois or Longford

What is the line of latitude that runs around the centre of the world called?

•  Tropic of Cancer

• The Equator

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Prime Meridian

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

• Mount Everest

•  K2

•  Kangchenjunga

• Mount Kilimanjaro

What is the oldest town in Ireland?

• Kilkenny

•  Ballyshannon

• Cobh

• Dingle

Would you find the Arctic surrounding the North or South Pole?

• North

• South

Which river forms part of the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland?

• Liffey

• Shannon

• Lee

• Foyle