12th Century Ireland Quiz

In the 12th century, how many kingdoms were there in Ireland?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

What were the forts called where the Irish kings lived?

• Castles

• Raths

• Towers

• Keeps

Who was voted as the High King of Ireland in 1170?

• Dermot MacMurrough

• Tiernan O’Rourke

• Rory O’Connor

• Brian Boru

Where did Dermot MacMurrough flee to after being exiled?

• France

• Scotland

• England

• Wales

What was the religion of the Irish during this time?

• Protestant

• Catholic

• Pagan

• Orthodox

What language did the Irish speak in the 12th century?

• English

• Latin

• Gaelic

• French

What type of nation was Ireland described as during this period?

• Roman

• Celtic

• Viking

• Norman

What was the relationship between Rory O’Connor and Dermot MacMurrough?

• Allies

• Enemies

• Brothers

• Cousins

What did Rory and the other Irish kings do to Dermot MacMurrough?

• Made him king

• Exiled him

• Supported him

• Ignored him

What was Dermot MacMurrough's reaction to being exiled?

• He accepted it

• He was willing to fight

• He ignored it

• He celebrated