Test on Irish History: Independence and The Troubles
Irish History: Independence and The Troubles Explained
Test: Northern Ireland conflict (The Troubles) and Irish independence
20 questions
Question 1: The Enniskillen bombing happened on 8 November 1987.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The Enniskillen bombing occurred on 8 November 1987.
Question 2: Was the power-sharing government established by the Good Friday Agreement primarily responsible for managing national defense?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that the Northern Ireland Assembly, which created a power-sharing government, was responsible for Education, Health services, Regional development, and Arts and culture. National defense is not listed as one of its responsibilities.
Question 3: British soldiers reduced visible patrols in 1995.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that in '1995 — No troops on daylight patrols', British soldiers reduced visible patrols.
Question 4: The IRA officially ended its armed campaign in 1994.
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The study materials state that the IRA officially ended its armed campaign in 2005, not 1994. The IRA cease-fire was announced in 1994.
Question 5: Did the Omagh bombing result in 11 people being killed?
A. Ano
B. Ne
Explanation: The Omagh bombing resulted in 29 people being killed, not 11.