1) Name the capital of Ireland
Dublin
2) Approximately, what is the current population of Ireland?
5 Mill
3) Ireland was never conquered by the Romans. True or False?
False
4) Ireland is part of the Commonwealth. True or False?
Northern yes, rest no
5) Ireland fought in World War II. True or False?
sure
6) Ireland fought in World War I. True or False?
sure
7) The last two Presidents of Ireland are notable for what reason?
no idea
8) What does the Irish flag (three equal vertical bands of green, white and orange) represent?
peace between the 2 warring beliefs
9) What does the term "Celtic Tiger" mean or imply?
Tiger is usually something about economic in Indonesia... Doubt it applies here as well... So not really sure
10) Ireland exports more computer software than the United States. True or False?
true
11) What caused the Great Famine of 1847-48?
potatoe blight
12) How many Irish died due to the Great Famine of 1847-48?
1.8 Mill
13) How many Irish emigrated due to the Great Famine of 1847-48?
3 Mill
14) What was the Irish population before the Great Famine of 1847-48?
8 Mill
15) Name THREE successful international Irish bands or musicians.
U2, the Corrs, and ... argl... dunno
16) Name THREE famous Irish poets, authors or playwrights.
James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, ...
17) Name THREE famous Irish actors, directors or filmmakers.
Pearce Brosnan, Liam Neeson, Colin Farrell
18) What are "The Troubles"?
I'm sure I don't know
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?
catholic
Going over to Ireland in a month or so, gonna go visit a friend there, so I'll just get me my own guiness then
this is a neat quiz
