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Trivia Quiz on St Patrick's Day and Irish traditions.

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St. Patrick's Day

Question 1 of 8

1

Where is the oldest harp in Ireland housed?

Select one of the following:

  • In a museum in Belfast.

  • In Trinity college in Dublin.

  • At the end of the rainbow.

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Question 2 of 8

1

What does the colour white in the Irish flag represent?

Select one of the following:

  • Supporters of the British monarchy

  • Peace

  • Traditions of Celtic Ireland

Explanation

Question 3 of 8

1

The Newgrange is...

Select one of the following:

  • the oldest astronomical observatory.

  • a kind of pyramid.

  • the most famous Irish music festival.

Explanation

Question 4 of 8

1

What is Bodhran?

Select one of the following:

  • a kind of flute

  • a kind of drum

  • a name of an Irish dancer

Explanation

Question 5 of 8

1

Fill the blank space to complete the text.

Violin is often used in Irish music, but they don't usually call it the violin only the .

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Question 6 of 8

1

Why do we celebrate St Patrick's day on 17th March?

Select one of the following:

  • It's St. Patrick's birthday.

  • It's the day of his death.

  • It's the day Ireland officially became Christian.

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Question 7 of 8

1

Why is shamrock a symbol of Ireland?

Select one of the following:

  • Because it's also green.

  • Because it brings good luck.

  • Because St Patrick used it to explain an important concept of Christianity.

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Question 8 of 8

1

What happened in Ireland in the 1840s?

Select one of the following:

  • There was a great potato famine.

  • People stated celebrating St Parick's day with parades.

  • 2000 Irish people marched in New York for the first time.

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