Western Europe - Chapter 10 - Republic of Ireland
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| What is the official name of Ireland? | Republic of Ireland
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| What bodies of water surrounds Ireland? | Atlantic Ocean and the Irish Sea
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| What is the nickname for the Republic of Ireland? | Emerald Isle
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| Why does the Republic of Ireland have a nickname? | It is covered with lush green meadows and lots of trees
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| What do you call the wet ground with decayign plants in Ireland? | Peat
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| What do the people of Ireland do with Peat? | They dry it and use it for fuel.
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| What do you call the low swampy lands were you can find peat? | Bogs
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| 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.
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| What was the main crop of Ireland in the 1800's? | Potatoes.
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| What happened to the Potatoes that they farmed in Ireland? | Irish Potato Famine
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| What cause the Irish Potato Famine? | Too much rain caused disease to spread among the plants. The potatoes rotted in the fields.
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| What happened to the people of Ireland from the Irish Potato Famine? | Millions died because of starvation and millions moved to other countries.
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| What contributes more to Ireland's economy than farming? | Manufacturing. Foreign countries came to set up operations there.
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| Ireland joined what organization to help market its products more widely? | European Union
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| A big part of the Irish industry is in what area? | Certain beverages
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| What are the official languages of the Irish? | English and Irish Gaelic
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| Most Irish people trace their ancestry to what people? | Celts. They settled Ireland around 500 BC.
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| Ireland's history is marked with what? | Political conflict
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| From 1100-1900 who governed Ireland? | English officials
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| What religion was Ireland when they demanded Independence from Britian? | Catholic
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| The British government encouraged people with what religion to move to Ireland? | Protestant
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| When did the southern part of Ireland win their independence? | 1922
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| Southern Ireland is now known as what in 1949? | Republic of Ireland
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| 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.
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| How many people dies in the Northern Ireland Conflicts? | 1000's
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| In 1998, the Northern Ireland conflicts were settled. Northern Ireland would be governed by what? | An Assembly
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| Who makes up the Assembly of Northern Ireland? | Protestants and Catholics
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| What percent of the Irish live in the cities and towns? | 58%
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| What is the largest city and capital of Ireland? | Dublin
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| Life in Ireland centers around what organization? | Neighborhood Church
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| What is one long-held tradition in Ireland? | Irish Step Dancing
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| More than 90% of the people in Ireland practice which religion? | Catholic
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| The people of Ireland are fascinated with what sport? | Horse Racing
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