St. Patrick's Day History

What is St. Patrick credited with bringing to Ireland?

• A. Buddhism

• B. Christianity

• C. Hinduism

• D. Judaism

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When did the first St Patrick's Day parade take place?

• A. 1600 in Ireland

• B. 1601 in Florida

• C. 1700 in New York

• D. 1701 in Brazil

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Who is Saint Patrick?

• A. A Roman Emperor

• B. Patron Saint of Ireland

• C. A Greek Philosopher

• D. An Egyptian Pharaoh

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When is St Patrick's Day celebrated?

• A. 17th of June

• B. 25th of December

• C. 17th of March

• D. 1st of April

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Where is St Patrick's Day celebrated today apart from America and Ireland?

• A. Japan

• B. Australia

• C. Russia

• D. India

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Who first celebrated St Patrick's Day in New York?

• A. Italian immigrants

• B. Irish soldiers

• C. German settlers

• D. British merchants

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How did Saint Patrick explain the Holy Trinity?

• A. Using three stones

• B. Using the Sun, Moon, and Earth

• C. Using the three leaves of the Shamrock

• D. Using different colors

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What was the purpose of the first St Patrick's Day celebrations?

• A. Political protests

• B. Honoring St Patrick with a special feast

• C. Welcoming spring

• D. Celebrating harvest

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Where did the first St Patrick's Day parade take place?

• A. Ireland

• B. England

• C. America

• D. France

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In which year did the St Patrick's parade become popular in New York?

• A. 1772

• B. 1800

• C. 1850

• D. 1900

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