Embark on a fascinating journey through Ireland’s rich history, culture, and traditions with our captivating Irish trivia multiple-choice quiz. Discover intriguing facts, test your knowledge, and unravel the hidden gems of this enchanting island.
1. Which of the following is Ireland’s national symbol?
a) Celtic Knot
b) Trinity Knot
c) Shamrock
d) Salmon
Answer: c) Shamrock
2. What is the name of Ireland’s highest mountain?
a) Slieve Donard
b) Ben Bulben
c) Croagh Patrick
d) Carrauntoohil
Answer: d) Carrauntoohil
3. Which famous Irish writer is known for the novel “Ulysses”?
a) Samuel Beckett
b) George Bernard Shaw
c) James Joyce
d) Oscar Wilde
Answer: c) James Joyce
4. What is the name of Ireland’s traditional musical genre?
a) Celtic Music
b) Folk Music
c) Pub Music
d) Trad
Answer: d) Trad
5. What is the name of the ancient Irish language?
a) Gaelic
b) Irish
c) Hibernian
d) Erse
Answer: a) Gaelic
6. Which Irish city is known as the “Silicon Valley of Europe”?
a) Dublin
b) Belfast
c) Cork
d) Galway
Answer: a) Dublin
7. What is the name of Ireland’s largest lake?
a) Lough Erne
b) Lough Neagh
c) Lough Derg
d) Lough Corrib
Answer: b) Lough Neagh
8. Which Irish county is home to the Cliffs of Moher?
a) County Donegal
b) County Galway
c) County Kerry
d) County Wicklow
Answer: b) County Galway
9. What is the name of the Irish national dance?
a) Riverdance
b) Irish Stepdancing
c) Ceilidh
d) Polka
Answer: b) Irish Stepdancing
10. Which Irish playwright is known for the play “Waiting for Godot”?
a) Bernard Shaw
b) Samuel Beckett
c) William Butler Yeats
d) Oscar Wilde
Answer: b) Samuel Beckett
Additional Interesting Facts:
- Ireland is the only country in the world where the President is directly elected by the people.
- Ireland has over 2,000 castles, more than any other country in the world.
- The Book of Kells, one of the most famous illuminated manuscripts in the world, is housed in Trinity College Dublin.
- Ireland is home to the Guinness Storehouse, the most visited tourist attraction in Ireland.
- The Irish language is one of the oldest languages in Europe, with over 1.7 million speakers worldwide.
Test Your Knowledge:
- Which Irish actor played the role of James Bond in 15 films?
- What is the name of the traditional Irish pub song that is often sung at weddings and funerals?
- Which Irish county is known as the “Copper Coast”?
- What is the name of the ancient Celtic festival that is still celebrated in Ireland today?
- Which Irish whiskey is the best-selling whiskey in the world?
Answers:
- Pierce Brosnan
- Molly Malone
- County Waterford
- Samhain
- Jameson