WorksheetsIrish Culture and History
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What two languages do many people in Ireland speak?
English and French
Irish and English
Gaelic and Welsh
English and Gaelic
Name two famous Irish actors mentioned in the text.
Liam Neeson and Pierce Brosnan
Colin Farrell and Cillian Murphy
Brendan Gleeson and Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Kenneth Branagh and Daniel Day-Lewis
What is the capital of Ireland?
Belfast
Dublin
Cork
Galway
What type of dancing do many Irish people enjoy?
Ballroom dancing
Line dancing
Folk dancing
Tap dancing
What are two popular sports played in Ireland?
Cricket and tennis
Football and rugby
Hockey and basketball
Baseball and football
Why is Ireland often called the Emerald Isle?
It has many emeralds
It is very green
It has green lights at night
People wear green clothes
On what date do Irish people around the world celebrate Ireland's national holiday?
March 1
March 17
April 17
May 17
What is hurling and how is it played?
A bat and ball game like baseball
A game like hockey but with different rules
A running and tackling game like rugby
A game played with sticks and helmets
What happened in Ireland in the 1800s that caused many people to die or emigrate?
A potato disease
A famine
A war
A natural disaster
Name a famous Irish dance group mentioned in the text.
The Chieftains
The Dubliners
The Fleadh Cheoil
Riverdance
