Ireland Before the Normans Quiz

What type of government did the Normans establish in Britain?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Feudal System

• Republic

Which groups of people arrived in Ireland before the Normans?

• Saxons and Franks

• Celts and Vikings

• Moors and Visigoths

• Romans and Greeks

Where did the Vikings establish the main trading ports in Ireland?

• Galway, Sligo, and Donegal

• Cork, Limerick, and Waterford

• Belfast, Derry, and Newry

• Wexford, Kilkenny, and Carlow

Who became the High King or Ard Ri of Ireland in 1166 a.d.?

• Rory O'Connor

• Dermot MacMurrough

• Strongbow

• Brian Boru

How was wealth measured by the Gaelic Irish?

• Jewelry ownership

• Cattle ownership

• Gold ownership

• Land ownership

What was the main source of livelihood for the Gaelic Irish?

• Hunting

• Crop farming

• Cattle raising

• Fishing

What was the primary form of warfare between Celtic chieftains and kings?

• Siege warfare

• Naval battles

• Cattle raiding

• Guerrilla warfare

Why did the Normans arrive in Ireland in the latter part of the 12th century?

• To conquer the Vikings

• To escape persecution

• At the request of a sub-king

• To establish trade links

What were some Norman influences present in Ireland before the arrival of the Normans?

• Norman language and customs

• Norman architecture and art

• Norman religion and beliefs

• Norman dress and culture

What is another name for Dermot MacMurrough?

• Dermot the Conqueror

• Dermot of the Foreigners

• Dermot the Wise

• Dermot the Great