G6 The Irish Potato Famine Video Quiz

What year did the Irish Potato Famine begin?

• 1870

• 1860

• 1850

• 1845

What was the most valuable crop in Ireland during the famine?

• Wheat

• Barley

• Potatoes

• Oats

How many Irishmen perished from 1845 to 1851 due to the famine?

• 5 million

• 2 million

• 1 million

• 500,000

Where did many Irishmen immigrate to during the famine?

• Russia

• China

• United States

• Brazil

What job did many Irish immigrants work in America?

• Farming

• Fishing

• Teaching

• Coal Mining

What was the main impact of the Irish Potato Famine on the country?

• Political Stability

• Starvation

• Economic Boom

• Technological Advancement

What was the main reason for the mass hysteria in Irish villages during the famine?

• Disease

• War

• Famine

• Natural Disasters

What was the primary diet of half of Ireland's population before the famine?

• Potatoes

• Beans

• Rice

• Corn