The Great Irish Famine Quiz

Approximately how many people died from starvation and disease during the Great Irish Famine?

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

What was the primary cause of the Great Irish Famine?

• War

• Economic collapse

• Disease destroying potato crops

• Natural disasters

Why were the ships called "coffin ships"?

• They were shaped like coffins

• They were very fast

• Many people died on them

• They were used for carrying coffins

What was a major risk of the journey to Canada?

• Running out of food

• Getting lost at sea

• Dangerous weather

• Overcrowded and unsanitary conditions

What was the main reason for the dangerous journey to Canada?

• Adventure

• Better living conditions

• To visit family

• To explore new lands

What happened to sick people at Grosse Île?

• They were sent home

• They had to stay in quarantine

• They were given jobs

• They were sent to another country

What is present today at Grosse Île to remember those who died?

• A hospital

• A school

• A memorial

• A museum

What type of discrimination did Irish immigrants face?

• Because they were wealthy and Protestant

• Because they were poor and Catholic

• Because they were educated and bilingual

• Because they were skilled and experienced

What is a common challenge new immigrants face today?

• Easy access to jobs

• No need for language skills

• Discrimination and finding work

• Abundance of housing

Irish immigrants helped build the Canadian Railway.

• True

• False