Ireland Quiz 2
A quiz about Ireland from 800-1169
- 1.
How many languages are spoken in Ireland?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
B. 2 -
- 2.
What is the capital of Ireland called?
- A.
Kilkenney
- B.
Drogheda
- C.
Dublin
- D.
Limerick
Correct Answer
C. Dublin -
- 3.
What do the irish call the people, first to invade Ireland?
- A.
"The Finnish"
- B.
"The Norways"
- C.
"The Swedes"
- D.
"The Danes"
Correct Answer
D. "The Danes" -
- 4.
What did the vikings do to get a share of irelands wealth/money?
- A.
They robbed the local banks
- B.
They plundered the monasteries
- C.
They begged people on the street for their money
- D.
They started a war and killed every man who wouldn't give away his money.
Correct Answer
B. They plundered the monasteries -
- 5.
In 1014 Brian Boru defeated the vikings. Who was next to invade Ireland?
- A.
The Normans
- B.
The English
- C.
The Italian
- D.
The Spanish
Correct Answer
A. The Normans -
- 6.
When did The Great Famine hit Ireland?
- A.
In 1700
- B.
In 1810
- C.
In 1845
- D.
In 1950
Correct Answer
C. In 1845 -
- 7.
What is a monastery in danish?
- A.
En spade
- B.
Et stykke guld
- C.
Et kloster
- D.
En ruin
Correct Answer
C. Et kloster -
- 8.
Find the correct answer to: It was only danes who came to Ireland?
- A.
Yes, only danes came to Ireland. That is why the irish called the vikings who came "The Danes" !
- B.
No, actually the Norwegians came before the danes, but the danes later outnumbered the Norwegians which is why the irish called the vikings "The Danes"
- C.
Come on, danish vikings never sailed to Ireland, they were much more interested in Scotland, England and France!
- D.
I don't know? I wasn't there...
Correct Answer
B. No, actually the Norwegians came before the danes, but the danes later outnumbered the Norwegians which is why the irish called the vikings "The Danes" -
- 9.
True/false. A 'raid' is: An entrance into another's territory for the purpose of seizing goods or valuables.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The vikings forced themselves into the small cities of Ireland and craved their goods or valuables.Rate this question:
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- 10.
How do you say 'at plyndre en by' in english?
- A.
To plunge a town
- B.
To pludder a town
- C.
To plunder a town
- D.
To conquer a town
Correct Answer
C. To plunder a town -
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