Irish History Quiz

What was the main reason for the one-day strike against conscription in Ireland in 1918?

• The British government provided aid to poor families.

• The Easter Rising caused damage and loss of life.

• Irish people did not agree with conscription.

• Irish men were paid for their services in the British army.

What was the main reason for the increase in living standards in Ireland during World War 1?

• The British government introduced conscription in Ireland.

• The British government provided aid to poor families.

• Irish men were paid for their services in the British army.

• The Easter Rising caused damage and loss of life.

What was the main reason for the anger towards Britain among Irish people after the Easter Rising?

• The lack of support for the Easter Rising.

• The impact of the war on trade.

• The execution of Irish leaders.

• The British government's policies.

How did the First World War impact living standards in Ireland?

• It led to an increase in living standards for poor people.

• It led to an increase in living standards for all people.

• It caused a decrease in living standards for wealthy people.

• It had no impact on living standards.

What was the main reason for the anger towards Britain among Irish people after World War 1?

• The lack of support for the Easter Rising.

• The impact of the war on trade.

• The British government's policies.

• The execution of Irish leaders.

What was the main reason for the fuel and food shortages in Ireland during World War 1?

• The impact of the war on trade

• The lack of resources in Ireland

• The Easter Rising

• The British government's policies

Which city in Ireland was the centre of British rule during World War 1?

• Galway

• Belfast

• Dublin

• Cork

What was the main impact of the Easter Rising on Irish people?

• It caused an increase in living standards.

• It caused damage and loss of life.

• It led to support for the cause of Irish independence.

• It led to a one-day strike against conscription.

What does independence mean?

• The state of being free from outside control or influence.
• The state of being dependent on others.
• The state of being influenced by outside factors.
• The state of being controlled by external forces.

Why do we have a fuel and food shortage in 2023?

• People have more money to spend.

• Increased demand for fuel and food in 2023.

• Multiple factors such as increase in demand after Covid and the war in Ukraine.

• The government causing restrictions on fuel and food production in 2023.