Test on The History of Ireland

Question 1: The study materials describe the specific events that occurred during Bloody Sunday in 1972.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials mention 'Bloody Sunday 1972' as an event, but they do not provide any specific details or descriptions of what occurred during it. Instead, they instruct the reader to 'Find out more information about' this event.

Question 2: The Anglo-Irish Treaty, signed in 1921, divided the island of Ireland into two parts.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state: "The Anglo-Irish Treaty (signed 1921, effective and implemented 1922) divided the island in two parts – the Irish Free State (independent) and Northern Ireland (remained in the UK)."

Question 3: According to the study materials, which statement accurately describes Eamon de Valera's role in Irish politics?

A. He was among the 14 leaders court-martialled and shot after the Easter Rising.

B. He founded the Sinn Fein party in 1905.

C. He dominated Irish politics for almost 60 years after escaping execution.

D. He was the leader of the New Home Rule Party in 1877.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Eamon de Valera escaped execution and went on to dominate Irish politics for almost 60 years.' The other options are either contradicted by the text or not mentioned in relation to Eamon de Valera.

Question 4: According to the study materials, what action did Daniel O'Connell take in pursuit of Catholic emancipation, and what was a direct outcome of these efforts?

A. He fought alongside William of Orange, which led to the Penal Code being revoked.

B. He led peaceful rallies, resulting in a limited number of Catholics gaining the right to vote.

C. He established Sinn Fein to advocate for Catholic rights, leading to the Act of Union.

D. He secured the right for all Roman Catholics to buy land and build grand Georgian houses.

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Daniel O’Connell led peaceful rallies in pursuit of Catholic emancipation' and that the '1828 – Emancipation Act – a limited number of Catholics given the right to vote' was a result.

Question 5: The song "If We Only Had Old Ireland Over Here" includes lyrics about the Shandon Bells ringing out in old Fremantle.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The lyrics of "If We Only Had Old Ireland Over Here" explicitly state: "If the Shandon Bells rang out in old Fremantle And County Cork in Adelaide did appear."