Languages and Religions Reading

What is another name for Ireland?

• Republic of Ireland

• Northern Ireland

• United Kingdom

• Scotland

Which of the following mountain ranges is located in Scotland?

• Grampians

• Cambrians

• Pennines

• Alps

What was a significant reason for English rulers' interest in conquering Ireland in the 1500s?

• Religious differences

• Economic resources

• Geographical location

• Cultural similarities

Which language is spoken by about 600,000 people in Wales?

• Welsh

• Gaelic

• Cornish

• English

When was a peace settlement reached in Northern Ireland?

• 1998

• 1922

• 1801

• 1600