St. Patrick's Day Knowledge Assessment

St. Patrick's Day is celebrated worldwide on March 17th, honoring the patron saint of Ireland. Surprisingly, St. Patrick was not Irish by birth; he was born in Britain. At 16, he was kidnapped by Irish raiders and turned to Christianity during his captivity. After escaping, he returned to Ireland as a missionary, spreading Christianity for 40 years. His legacy grew after his death, blending truth and myth, making him a symbol of Irish pride.

What is the primary reason people celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

• To honor the Irish culture and heritage

• To mark the end of winter

• To celebrate the arrival of spring

• To commemorate the signing of a peace treaty

Where was St. Patrick believed to have been born?

• Galway

• Ireland

• A village called Bannavem Taberniae

• Dublin

What significant event happened to St. Patrick at the age of 16?

• He became a priest

• He was kidnapped by Irish raiders

• He discovered a new religion

• He moved to Ireland

How did St. Patrick escape from captivity in Ireland?

• He was rescued by his family

• He swam across the sea

• He walked to the coast and found a ship

• He was released by his captors

What prompted St. Patrick to return to Ireland after escaping?

• A dream in which an angel told him to return

• A vision of his future

• A letter from the Irish people

• A request from the British government

What was St. Patrick's main mission upon returning to Ireland?

• To reclaim his family's land

• To spread the Christian faith

• To establish a new government

• To build a church

How long did St. Patrick work as a missionary in Ireland?

• 30 years

• 20 years

• 40 years

• 50 years

What is one reason St. Patrick became a symbol of Irish pride?

• He invented the Irish language

• He discovered the island of Ireland

• He was a superhero of the Christian Church

• He was the first king of Ireland

When did St. Patrick die?

• March 17, 661

• March 17, 761

• March 17, 561

• March 17, 461

What is a common myth about St. Patrick?

• He was a warrior

• He was a king

• He was born in Ireland

• He was a poet