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Culture, history, geography of Ireland

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What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

Belfast

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What is Giant`s Causeway?

an area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic eruption. It is located in Northern Ireland.

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What is the legend of Finn McCool?

Finn decided to use his boulders to make a bridge or a causeway – a Giant’s Causeway – all the way to Scotland

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What are 3 sights in Northern Ireland?

Stormont, Giant`s Causeway, Titanic Belfast

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What do you know about the religious divide in Northern Ireland?

Catholics vs Protestants

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What is Bloody Sunday?

an incident in Northern Ireland. British soldiers shot 26 unarmed civilians during a peaceful protest march against internment. Fourteen people died.

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What is the name of Government building in Belfast?

Stormont

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When did Bloody Sunday happen?

1972

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Name the giant boat built in Northern Ireland, set sail in 1912 and sank.

Titanic

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The largest freshwater lake both on the island of Ireland and in the British Isles.

Lough Leagh

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What is the population of Northern Ireland?

2 million people

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What is the capital of the Republic of Ireland?

Dublin

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What is a jig?

a form of lively folk dance. Today it is most associated with Irish dance music, Scottish country dance and the Métis people in Canada.

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what is hurling?

an outdoor team game of ancient Gaelic Irish origin, played by men. One of Ireland's native Gaelic games, it shares a number of features with Gaelic football.

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What is corned beef and cabbage?

salt-cured brisket of beef.

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What is the national symbol of Ireland?

shamrock, harp, leprehaun, pot of gold, Dublin, ect.

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