The Troubles: Northern Ireland Conflict - Interactive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

What was a major cause of the Troubles in Northern Ireland?

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Unfair treatment of Catholics in jobs, housing, and education

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Differences between Protestants and Catholics

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The British government's rule of Northern Ireland

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An invasion by Germany

Question 2

What was a main reason for the tensions caused by Ian Paisley and the DUP during the Troubles?

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They opposed the Anglo-Irish Agreement.

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They wanted Northern Ireland to join the Republic of Ireland.

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They worked for peace and understanding.

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They agreed to share power with Sinn Féin.

Question 3

What was the 'Bloody Sunday' incident?

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A British Army operation that resulted in the deaths of 14 civilians

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A peaceful protest that turned violent

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An attack by the IRA on a British military base

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A meeting between British government and Irish Republican leaders

Question 4

What was the main purpose of the Good Friday Agreement?

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To end violence in Northern Ireland

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To create a united Ireland

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To increase British control over Northern Ireland

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To give more power to local government in Northern Ireland

Question 5

What is the term used to describe the divide between Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland?

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Sectarianism

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Secularism

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Nationalism

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Republicanism

Question 6

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of The Troubles?

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Improved relations between Catholics and Protestants

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Increased poverty and unemployment

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Displacement of people from their homes

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Creation of a peace process

Question 7

What was an important turning point in The Troubles, when many people were shot during a peaceful protest?

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Bloody Sunday

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The Battle of the Bogside

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The introduction of internment without trial

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The creation of the Bloody Sunday Inquiry

Question 8

What is the situation in Northern Ireland today?

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It is a part of the United Kingdom

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It is an independent country

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It is a part of the Republic of Ireland

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It is a British Crown dependency

Question 9

How did the Good Friday Agreement affect the Troubles in Northern Ireland?

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It brought an end to the violence.

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It solved all the problems that caused the conflict.

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It made Northern Ireland part of the Republic of Ireland.

Question 10

What was the main aim of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF), a paramilitary group?

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To keep Northern Ireland part of the United Kingdom

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To create a united Ireland

Question 11

When did the Good Friday Agreement come into effect?

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1998

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1997

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2000

Question 12

The Troubles in Northern Ireland began in:

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1968

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1972

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1981

Question 13

The agreement that ended the Troubles was called:

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The Good Friday Agreement

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The Anglo-Irish Agreement

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The Sunningdale Agreement

Question 14

The Troubles had a significant impact on Northern Ireland. Which of the following was NOT an impact of the Troubles?

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The community was united

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Over 3,000 people were killed

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The economy was severely damaged

Question 15

What agreement brought an end to the Troubles?

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The Good Friday Agreement

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The Sunningdale Agreement

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The Anglo-Irish Agreement

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The Hillsborough Agreement

Question 16

Which event in 1969 is widely considered to have marked the beginning of The Troubles?

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The Battle of the Bogside

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Bloody Sunday

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The Good Friday Agreement

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The Hunger Strikes

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a factor that contributed to The Troubles?

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The rise of social media

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Economic inequality

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Religious differences

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British colonialism

Question 18

What was the primary goal of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (PIRA)?

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To unite Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland

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To establish a socialist republic in Northern Ireland

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To end British rule in Northern Ireland

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To promote peace and reconciliation in Northern Ireland

Question 19

Why did some Catholics and Protestants disagree about the reasons for the conflict in Northern Ireland?

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Catholics felt they were treated unfairly by the government, while some Protestants worried Catholics wanted to join Ireland.

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Both Catholics and Protestants agreed that the conflict was caused by poverty and lack of jobs.

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Catholics believed the conflict was a holy war, while Protestants thought it was a fight for independence.

Question 20

When was the Good Friday Agreement signed?

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1998

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1996

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2000

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2002

Question 21

Which of the following was NOT a paramilitary group involved in the Troubles?

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British Army

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Irish Republican Army (IRA)

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Ulster Defence Association (UDA)

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Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)

Question 22

What happened on Bloody Sunday?

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British soldiers shot unarmed people during a peaceful march.

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The IRA bombed a British army base.

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The British government introduced new laws that restricted people's freedoms.

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The Good Friday Agreement was signed.

Question 23

What was the Good Friday Agreement?

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An agreement to end violence and share power in Northern Ireland

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An agreement to create a united Ireland

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An agreement to give Northern Ireland independence from the United Kingdom

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An agreement to increase the number of soldiers in Northern Ireland

Question 24

Which specific event marked the beginning of The Troubles?

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The Battle of the Bogside

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The Shankill Road bombings

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Bloody Sunday

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The Good Friday Agreement

Question 25

What was the primary aim of the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF)?

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To defend Protestant communities from the IRA

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To create a united Ireland under Catholic rule

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To establish an independent Northern Ireland

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To seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict

Question 26

What was the most significant outcome of the Good Friday Agreement?

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It established a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland

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It officially ended The Troubles

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It granted independence to Northern Ireland

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It banned all paramilitary groups

Question 27

Which paramilitary organization was responsible for the Omagh bombing?

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Real IRA

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PIRA

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UVF

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UDA

Question 28

Which country played a crucial role as a mediator in the negotiations that led to the Good Friday Agreement?

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United States

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United Kingdom

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Ireland

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European Union

Question 29

What was a major factor that led to the start of the Troubles in Northern Ireland?

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Sectarianism and discrimination

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Economic problems

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Foreign influence

Question 30

What was the main goal of the IRA?

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To create a united Ireland, free from British rule

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To protect Catholic rights

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To promote economic development

Question 31

What was the main role of the British government in the Troubles?

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To maintain order and protect citizens

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To suppress the Catholic population

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To support the IRA

Question 32

How did the Troubles come to an end?

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Through negotiations and the Good Friday Agreement

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Through a change in British government policy

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Through economic sanctions

Question 33

Which of the following is a legacy of the Troubles that still affects Northern Irish society today?

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Sectarianism and division

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High unemployment

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Political instability

Question 34

What was the main reason for the conflict in Northern Ireland?

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Different opinions on whether Northern Ireland should be part of the UK or Ireland.

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Conflicts between different religious groups in the UK.

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Disagreements over the best type of government.

Question 35

Which of these groups supported Northern Ireland remaining part of the UK?

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Unionists

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Nationalists

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Republicans

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Socialists

Question 36

What did the Good Friday Agreement aim to achieve?

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To bring peace to Northern Ireland.

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To introduce a new form of government in Northern Ireland.

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To unite Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland.

Question 37

What was one of the main ways the conflict affected people in Northern Ireland?

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Many people lived in fear due to violence and bombings.

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People were forced to move to other countries.

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The economy became very strong.

Question 38

Imagine you are living in Northern Ireland during The Troubles. What might you have seen or heard that made you feel unsafe?

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Military checkpoints, bomb explosions, and news reports about violence.

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People happily going about their daily lives.

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Peaceful protests and celebrations.

Question 39

Why was it important for people from different backgrounds to come together to try and solve the conflict?

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To find solutions that everyone could agree on.

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To get more attention from the world.

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To make the conflict last longer.

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To show that they were stronger than each other.

Question 40

What did the Troubles teach us about the importance of understanding different viewpoints?

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It showed how misunderstandings and disagreements can lead to violence.

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It showed how easy it is to solve conflicts.

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It proved that people from different backgrounds should not talk to each other.

Question 41

What is one reason why remembering The Troubles is important?

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To learn from the past and prevent similar conflicts from happening again.

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To make people feel sad about the violence.

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To blame certain groups for the conflict.

Question 42

If you were writing a report about The Troubles, which of these topics would be most important to include?

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The causes, key events, and impact of the conflict.

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Details about the lives of famous people in Northern Ireland.

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The history of the United Kingdom before The Troubles.