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Re: Ireland - Couple of questions
1) Name the capital of Ireland
Dublin
2) Approximately, what is the current population of Ireland?
4 million?
3) Ireland was never conquered by the Romans. True or False?
True
4) Ireland is part of the Commonwealth. True or False?
False
5) Ireland fought in World War II. True or False?
False
6) Ireland fought in World War I. True or False?
True
7) The last two Presidents of Ireland are notable for what reason?
They're Protestant? I don't know...
8) What does the Irish flag (three equal vertical bands of green, white and orange) represent?
I don't know...
9) What does the term "Celtic Tiger" mean or imply?
I don't know
10) Ireland exports more computer software than the United States. True or False?
False
11) What caused the Great Famine of 1847-48?
A fungus that attacked the potato crop
12) How many Irish died due to the Great Famine of 1847-48?
One million
13) How many Irish emigrated due to the Great Famine of 1847-48?
three million
14) What was the Irish population before the Great Famine of 1847-48?
seven million
15) Name THREE successful international Irish bands or musicians.
U2, Sinead O'Conner,
16) Name THREE famous Irish poets, authors or playwrights.
James Joyce
17) Name THREE famous Irish actors, directors or filmmakers.
Several guys from Boondock Saints?
18) What are "The Troubles"?
No clue
19) Ireland is the closest part of Europe to the US. True or False?
False
20) What is the predominant religion in the Irish Republic?
Catholicism
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