Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness, has made a ground-breaking visit to the battlefields of the First World War

Sinn Fein's Martin McGuinness, has made a ground-breaking visit to the battlefields of the First World War

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The transcript discusses an Irish republican's visit to Flanders to honor fallen soldiers, highlighting the participation and sacrifices of Irishmen in the war. It covers the roles of the 36th Ulster and 16th Irish Divisions, their recognition, and the soldiers' return to a divided Ireland. The narrative includes a personal connection of an aide to Martin McGuinness, reflecting on the complex history and personal ties to the conflict.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the Irish republican's visit to Flanders?

To attend a cultural festival

To pay respects to fallen soldiers

To visit family members

To negotiate a political treaty

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Irishmen did not return from the Battle of the Storm?

49,000

200,000

36,000

5,500

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two Irish divisions fought side by side during the war?

The 10th Irish Division and the 20th Ulster Division

The 25th Irish Division and the 30th Ulster Division

The 36th Ulster Division and the 16th Irish Division

The 5th Irish Division and the 15th Ulster Division

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event coincided with the service of Irish soldiers in the British Army?

The Irish Civil War

The Battle of the Boyne

The Easter Rising

The signing of the Good Friday Agreement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What personal discovery did an aide to Martin McGuinness make?

His great-grandfather was a famous Irish poet

His great-grandfather fought and died in the war

His great-grandfather was a British politician

His great-grandfather was a Unionist leader