Éire

Ireland is

• the 25th largest island in the world.

• the 20th largest island in the world.

• the 28th largest island in the world.

• the 30th largest island in the world.

Ireland was

• first inhabited by the Celts, but the major cities were established by the Vikings.

• first inhabited by the Vikings, but the major cities were established by the Celts.

• first inhabited by the Romans, but the major cities were established by the Vikings.

• first inhabited by the Celts, but the major cities were established by the early Christians.

Ireland became a part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain in

• 1777

• 1787

• 1800

• 1801

One of the official languages of the Republic of Ireland is Gaelic. It is a Indo-European language, just like the Czech language.

• True.

• False.

Irish Gaelic is one of the official languages of the European Union.

• True.

• False.

The Gaelic name of Dublin is

• Fãilte gu Alba

• Caol Loch Ailse

• Balle Mac Ara

• Baile Átha Cliath

Choose the correct facts about Dublin:

• the city was established by the Vikings in 988.

• you can find the Europe's largest public park there.

• the city was built on the river Liffey.

• it is not the seat of the Irish Parliament.

The Phoenix park in Dublin is even larger than the Central Park in NYC.

• True.

• False.

The Republic of Ireland gained its full independence from the United Kingdom

• in 1916

• in 1922

• in 1949

• in 1984

One way of getting around Dublin is a tram they call Luas which is a gaelic word for

• light

• speed

• love

• peace