20th Century Ireland: Explore the History of Modern Ireland

Question 1

Which provision of the Good Friday Agreement aimed to promote cooperation between communities?

Accepted Answer

Creation of a cross-border body involving Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland

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Formation of the Northern Ireland Assembly

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Disarmament of paramilitary groups

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Release of political prisoners

Question 2

Which of the following was NOT a significant event during the Troubles in Northern Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The Good Friday Agreement

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Bloody Sunday

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The Hunger Strikes

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The Miami Showband Massacre

Question 3

Which Irish playwright is renowned for their depiction of Dublin life in the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Sean O'Casey

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Samuel Beckett

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George Bernard Shaw

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Brendan Behan

Question 4

How did Ireland's relationship with the European Union evolve in the late 20th and early 21st centuries?

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From isolation to integration

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From membership to withdrawal

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From neutrality to active participation

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From dominance to equality

Question 5

In which year was the Good Friday Agreement signed?

Accepted Answer

1998

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1997

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2000

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2002

Question 6

Who authored the renowned modernist novel 'Ulysses'?

Accepted Answer

James Joyce

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Samuel Beckett

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W.B. Yeats

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Oscar Wilde

Question 7

Which Irish political party played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement in Northern Ireland during the Troubles?

Accepted Answer

Social Democratic and Labour Party (SDLP)

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Sinn Féin

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Ulster Unionist Party (UUP)

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Progressive Unionist Party (PUP)

Question 8

The Troubles, a period of violent conflict in Northern Ireland, began in which year?

Accepted Answer

1968

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1972

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1978

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1984

Question 9

Which agreement brought about the end of the Troubles in Northern Ireland?

Accepted Answer

The Good Friday Agreement (1998)

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The Anglo-Irish Agreement (1985)

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The St Andrews Agreement (2006)

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The Hillsborough Agreement (2010)

Question 10

Which Irish writer is renowned for their modernist novels, including 'Ulysses' and 'Finnegans Wake'?

Accepted Answer

James Joyce

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Samuel Beckett

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William Butler Yeats

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Sean O'Casey

Question 11

The Easter Rising, a significant event in Irish history, is associated with which year?

Accepted Answer

1916

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1922

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1945

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1968

Question 12

Which Irish poet and playwright is considered one of the greatest figures of the Irish Literary Revival?

Accepted Answer

W.B. Yeats

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J.M. Synge

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Patrick Kavanagh

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Seamus Heaney

Question 13

How did literary and cultural developments contribute to Irish identity in the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Promoted Irish nationalism and cultural pride

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Hindered the formation of a distinct Irish identity

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Weakened the pursuit of Irish independence

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Had little impact on Irish identity

Question 14

How do the major themes in our unit on 20th Century Ireland connect to create a complete story of this era?

Accepted Answer

Politics, economics, and society in Ireland were closely linked, shaping each other.

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Culture was a separate part of Irish history, not influenced by politics or society.

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The 2008 financial crisis in Ireland was a one-time event, not connected to past events.

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The Anglo-Irish Treaty and The Troubles were not related events in Irish history.

Question 15

The partition of Ireland in 1921 resulted in:

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The creation of the Irish Free State and Northern Ireland

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The end of British rule in Ireland

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The establishment of a united Ireland

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The outbreak of the Irish Civil War

Question 16

The Easter Rising of 1916 is considered a pivotal event in Irish history primarily because it:

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Inspired a renewed sense of Irish nationalism and cultural pride

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Marked the beginning of the Irish War of Independence

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Led to the establishment of an independent Irish republic

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Demonstrated the growing support for Irish independence

Question 17

What was the name of the violent conflict in Northern Ireland that lasted from 1969 to 1998?

Accepted Answer

The Irish Troubles

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The Northern Irish Civil War

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The War of Independence

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The Second World War

Question 18

Who became the first Taoiseach (Prime Minister) of the newly established Irish Free State?

Accepted Answer

William T. Cosgrave

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Michael Collins

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Éamon de Valera

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Douglas Hyde

Question 19

How did the Easter Rising influence public opinion and mobilize support for Irish independence?

Accepted Answer

It evoked widespread sympathy for the rebels and their cause.

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It strengthened the political position of the Irish Parliamentary Party.

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It led to the immediate end of British rule in Ireland.

Question 20

What was the name of the pivotal agreement that laid the foundation for the Irish Free State in 1922?

Accepted Answer

Anglo-Irish Treaty

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Government of Ireland Act

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Treaty of Limerick

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Easter Rising Proclamation

Question 21

Which period in Northern Ireland's history is widely referred to as 'The Troubles'?

Accepted Answer

1968-1998

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1972-1985

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1916-1923

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1945-1960

Question 22

What were the fundamental tenets enshrined in the Good Friday Agreement?

Accepted Answer

Power-sharing, disarmament, and the potential for a referendum on Irish reunification

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Autonomy for Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom and eventual British withdrawal

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Complete independence for Northern Ireland, recognition of the Provisional IRA, and economic sanctions

Question 23

Which political party emerged as the dominant force in the Republic of Ireland following its independence?

Accepted Answer

Fianna Fáil

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Sinn Féin

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Fine Gael

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Labour Party

Question 24

What was the pervasive role of the Catholic Church in Irish society throughout the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Exercising significant influence in education, healthcare, and social welfare

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Playing a marginal and inconsequential role

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Providing unwavering support to the Republican movement

Question 25

Which literary movement, originating in Ireland, gained international recognition and influence in the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Irish Literary Revival

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French Symbolism

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Victorian Gothic

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American Realism

Question 26

What were the defining characteristics of the Irish economy in the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Heavy reliance on agriculture, significant emigration, and dependence on foreign investment

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Tourism as the primary economic driver

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Rapid industrialization and manufacturing growth

Question 27

What was the name of the treaty that established the Irish Free State and ended the Irish War of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Anglo-Irish Treaty

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Government of Ireland Act

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Easter Rising Proclamation

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Good Friday Agreement

Question 28

Who was the leader of the 1916 Easter Rising, which marked a significant turning point in Irish history?

Accepted Answer

Padraig Pearse

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James Connolly

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Michael Collins

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Eamon de Valera

Question 29

What was the primary objective of the Good Friday Agreement, signed in 1998?

Accepted Answer

To end the Troubles and establish a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland

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To unite Northern Ireland with the Republic of Ireland

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To create an independent Irish republic

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To address economic and social inequalities in Northern Ireland

Question 30

Which cultural movement, emphasizing Irish language, history, and traditions, had a significant impact on Irish society and identity in the early 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Gaelic Revival

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Celtic Revival

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Irish Literary Revival

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Anglo-Irish Literary Revival

Question 31

Which political party emerged in the 1920s and became the dominant party in the Republic of Ireland for much of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Fianna Fáil

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Labour Party

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Sinn Féin

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Fine Gael

Question 32

Who was the first woman to serve as President of Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Mary Robinson

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Maeve Binchy

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Margaret MacCurtain

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Kathleen Lynn

Question 33

According to the Anglo-Irish Treaty, what was the constitutional status of the Irish Free State within the British Empire?

Accepted Answer

Dominion

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Republic

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Protectorate

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Colony

Question 34

What were the primary causes of the Troubles in Northern Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Sectarian tensions and political discrimination against the Catholic minority

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British economic exploitation

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Irish Republican Army terrorism

Question 35

Which agreement established a power-sharing government in Northern Ireland and brought an end to the Troubles?

Accepted Answer

The Good Friday Agreement

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The Anglo-Irish Agreement

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The Hillsborough Agreement

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The St. Andrews Agreement

Question 36

What was the name of the political party that held power in Ireland for much of the 20th century?

Accepted Answer

Fianna Fáil

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Sinn Féin

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Fine Gael

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Labour Party

Question 37

Which Irish poet and playwright won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1923?

Accepted Answer

William Butler Yeats

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Samuel Beckett

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James Joyce

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George Bernard Shaw

Question 38

What was the name of the peace movement that played a significant role in the resolution of the Troubles?

Accepted Answer

The Peace People

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The Ulster Defence Association

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The Irish Republican Army

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The Red Hand Commando

Question 39

Who served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Good Friday Agreement negotiations?

Accepted Answer

Tony Blair

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David Cameron

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John Major

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Gordon Brown