Exploring Ireland's Religious Landscape

What is the predominant religion in Ireland?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Which Christian denomination has historically been the largest in Ireland?

• Presbyterian

• Roman Catholic

• Methodist

• Anglican

What is the name of the Protestant church that is the largest in Northern Ireland?

• Church of Ireland

• Church of Scotland

• Church of England

• Church of Wales

Which city is home to St. Patrick’s Cathedral, one of the most famous churches in Ireland?

• Cork

• Galway

• Dublin

• Limerick

What is the name of the patron saint of Ireland?

• St. George

• St. Andrew

• St. Patrick

• St. David

Which religious event is celebrated on March 17th in Ireland?

• Christmas

• St. Patrick’s Day

• Easter

• All Saints’ Day

Which of the following is a traditional Irish religious pilgrimage site?

• Croagh Patrick

• Stonehenge

• The Vatican

• Mecca

What is the Book of Kells?

• A modern Irish novel

• An ancient illuminated manuscript of the Gospels

• A famous Irish castle

• A collection of Irish laws

Which of the following best describes the religious landscape of Ireland today?

• Entirely Catholic

• Mixed, with a Catholic majority and Protestant minority

• Mostly Muslim

• Predominantly Hindu

How did the Reformation affect religion in Ireland?

• It led to the spread of Buddhism

• It caused a division between Catholics and Protestants

• It made everyone Catholic

• It had no effect