Irish Culture and History

What two languages do many people in Ireland speak?

• English and French

• Irish and English

• Gaelic and Welsh

• English and Gaelic

Name two famous Irish actors mentioned in the text.

• Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan

• Colin Farrell and Cillian Murphy

• Brendan Gleeson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers

• Kenneth Branagh and Daniel Day-Lewis

What is the capital of Ireland?

• Belfast

• Dublin

• Cork

• Galway

What type of dancing do many Irish people enjoy?

• Ballroom dancing

• Line dancing

• Folk dancing

• Tap dancing

What are two popular sports played in Ireland?

• Cricket and tennis

• Football and rugby

• Hockey and basketball

• Baseball and football

Why is Ireland often called the Emerald Isle?

• It has many emeralds

• It is very green

• It has green lights at night

• People wear green clothes

On what date do Irish people around the world celebrate Ireland's national holiday?

• March 1

• March 17

• April 17

• May 17

What is hurling and how is it played?

• A bat and ball game like baseball

• A game like hockey but with different rules

• A running and tackling game like rugby

• A game played with sticks and helmets

What happened in Ireland in the 1800s that caused many people to die or emigrate?

• A potato disease

• A famine

• A war

• A natural disaster

Name a famous Irish dance group mentioned in the text.

• The Chieftains

• The Dubliners

• The Fleadh Cheoil

• Riverdance