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Irish History Trivia Quiz

How much do you know about the history of the Emerald Isle?

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Beano Quiz Team • Updated August 21st 2024
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Let's start off easy! For about the last 1500 years, what's been the main religion in Ireland?

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The Ancient Irish were part of a group of European peoples called...what?

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The Romans never even tried to conquer Ireland. True or false?

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Which country ruled Ireland for hundreds of years since about 1169?

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In 1916 there was a big revolt against British rule in Ireland. What was it called?

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Bram Stoker is a famous Irish author - but which famous book did he write?

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Who was Grace O' Malley?

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Which of these is NOT a famous Irish person from history?

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Which year did Ireland become a republic?

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Which of these is NOT an Irish invention?

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What years did the Irish Potato Famine happen?

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What does 'Dublin' mean?

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The Romans called Ireland 'Hibernia', but what does it mean?

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What was legendary Irish hero Finn McCool famous for?

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What year did the Irish Civil War start?

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Amazing! You know all about Irish history! 

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Well done! You know lots about Ireland!

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Hmm, looks like you know a couple of things about Irish history, but you could do better! Try again!

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Uh oh, looks like you need to brush up on your Irish history! Have another go!