History and Politics of Ireland

What was the main religious conflict in Ireland during the reign of Henry VIII?

• Catholics vs. Protestants

• Catholics vs. Jews

• Protestants vs. Muslims

• Jews vs. Muslims

What was the Home Rule movement about?

• Self-government for Ireland within the UK

• Union with Scotland

• Complete independence for Ireland

• Joining the European Union

What did the Good Friday Agreement of 1998 achieve?

• Peace between Unionists and Nationalists

• Joining the European Union

• Union with Scotland

• Complete independence for Northern Ireland

What was a major concern for Northern Ireland after Brexit?

• Complete independence

• Joining the European Union

• Union with Scotland

• Loss of European citizenship

What was the main reason for the UK's decision to leave the EU?

• To join the United States

• To become a monarchy

• To adopt the Euro

• To gain control over its borders

What is a potential solution that respects both the Good Friday Agreement and Brexit?

• Unification of the two Irelands

• Union with Scotland

• Complete independence for Northern Ireland

• Joining the European Union

What is a significant economic difference between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland?

• Northern Ireland has a higher GDP

• Northern Ireland uses the Euro

• The Republic of Ireland has a higher GDP

• Both have the same GDP

What would be a major change for Northern Ireland if unification occurs?

• Using the British Pound

• Becoming a monarchy

• Joining NATO

• Adopting the Euro

What is a potential political consequence of Irish unification for the UK?

• England might leave the UK

• Northern Ireland might join the EU

• Wales might join Ireland

• Scotland might seek independence

What was a major concern for Unionists regarding Irish unification?

• Adopting the imperial system

• Using the British Pound

• Joining NATO

• Becoming a minority