Northern Ireland History Background

What percentage of Northern Irelands population were Protestant in 1960's?

• 35%

• 45%

• 55%

• 65%

What was the percentage for Northern Irelands Catholic minority?

• 15%

• 25%

• 35%

• 55%

Who was Northern Ireland's Prime Minister in 1965?

• Lord Brookeborough

• Ian Paisley

• Sammy Wilson

• Terence O'Neill

What was the largest political party in Northern Ireland?

• Conservative Party

• Ulster Unionist Party

• Official Unionist Party

• Sinn Fein

What city was unfairly controlled using gerrymandering?

• Belfast

• Armagh

• Newry

• Derry/Londonderry

How many Unionist councillors were elected to Londonderry corporation in 1966?

• 12

• 10

• 8

• 6

How many Nationalist councillors were elected to Londonderry corporation in 1966?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

What was the law passed to arrest without trial?

• Special Arrangements Act

• Special Powers Act

• Special accomplices Act

• Special Authority act

What was the name of the part time police reserve that was overwhelmingly protestant?

• A Specials

• B Specials

• C Specials

• D Specials

How many votes could people get if they paid more local rates (taxes) ?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8