Why did so many Irish people either die or emigrate between 1845-1847?
The staple diet of the people was potatoes and when the disease destroyed the potatoes between 1845-1847, people either died of hunger or left the country.
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Which colours are on the flag of the Republic of Ireland?
Green, white and orange
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Explain "The Troubles".
It is a period of violent fighting that lasted about 30 years (from the late 60s to 1998). Irish people fought each other with bullets and bombs.
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Why do people wear green on St. Patrick's day?
Nobody knows for sure. Some people think, however, that green makes you invisible to leprechauns and they can't pinch you.
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What is the population of the United Kingdom?
68 million
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boom
Lose 50 points!
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magnet
Take 10 points!
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shark
Other team loses 20 points!
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banana
Go to last place!
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lifesaver
Give 15 points!
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gift
Win 10 points!
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rocket
Go to first place!
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banana
Go to last place!
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What is the first official language in Ireland?
Irish
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What is shamrock in Finnish?
Kolmiapila. PyhÃĪn Patrikin kerrottiin kÃĪyttÃĪvÃĪn sitÃĪ usein pyhÃĪn kolminaisuuden (isÃĪ, poika ja pyhÃĪ henki) vertauskuvana.
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Name three Irish cities.
For example: Galway, Cork, Limerick, Dublin
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When is St. Patrick's day celebrated?
It is celebrated on the 17th of March.
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What is the population of Ireland?
5 million
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When did Ireland gain independence from England?
1922
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Name two European islands that are bigger than Ireland.
