Question | Answer |
What is the official name of Ireland? | Republic of Ireland |
What bodies of water surrounds Ireland? | Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea |
What is the nickname for the Republic of Ireland? | Emerald Isle |
Why does the Republic of Ireland have a nickname? | It is covered with lush green meadows and lots of trees |
What do you call the wet ground with decayign plants in Ireland? | Peat |
What do the people of Ireland do with Peat? | They dry it and use it for fuel. |
What do you call the low swampy lands were you can find peat? | Bogs |
Why is Ireland warm and green all year round? | It is so close to the sea. The warm moist winds blow over the North Atlantic Current. There is also frequent rain and mist. |
What was the main crop of Ireland in the 1800's? | Potatoes. |
What happened to the Potatoes that they farmed in Ireland? | Irish Potato Famine |
What cause the Irish Potato Famine? | Too much rain caused disease to spread among the plants. The potatoes rotted in the fields. |
What happened to the people of Ireland from the Irish Potato Famine? | Millions died because of starvation and millions moved to other countries. |
What contributes more to Ireland's economy than farming? | Manufacturing. Foreign countries came to set up operations there. |
Ireland joined what organization to help market its products more widely? | European Union |
A big part of the Irish industry is in what area? | Certain beverages |
What are the official languages of the Irish? | English and Irish Gaelic |
Most Irish people trace their ancestry to what people? | Celts. They settled Ireland around 500 BC. |
Ireland's history is marked with what? | Political conflict |
From 1100-1900 who governed Ireland? | English officials |
What religion was Ireland when they demanded Independence from Britian? | Catholic |
The British government encouraged people with what religion to move to Ireland? | Protestant |
When did the southern part of Ireland win their independence? | 1922 |
Southern Ireland is now known as what in 1949? | Republic of Ireland |
The Catholics of Northern Ireland wanted to be a part of the Republic of Ireland, so violence was present in Ireland throughout what decades. | 1960's to 1990's. |
How many people dies in the Northern Ireland Conflicts? | 1000's |
In 1998, the Northern Ireland conflicts were settled. Northern Ireland would be governed by what? | An Assembly |
Who makes up the Assembly of Northern Ireland? | Protestants and Catholics |
What percent of the Irish live in the cities and towns? | 58% |
What is the largest city and capital of Ireland? | Dublin |
Life in Ireland centers around what organization? | Neighborhood Church |
What is one long-held tradition in Ireland? | Irish Step Dancing |
More than 90% of the people in Ireland practice which religion? | Catholic |
The people of Ireland are fascinated with what sport? | Horse Racing |