Quiz: Ireland

  1. What was the capital?

    • Dublin
    • Tripoli
    • Adamstown
    • Kigali
    Answer

    Dublin — Capital: Dublin.

  2. When was Ireland founded?

    • 6 December 1922, the Irish Free State established; a republic declared in 1949
    • 1878, independence recognized; the principalities of Wallachia and Moldavia united in 1859
    • 3 November 1978, independence from Britain
    • 1238, founding of the Sukhothai kingdom, the first Thai state
    Answer

    6 December 1922, the Irish Free State established; a republic declared in 1949 — Founded: 6 December 1922, the Irish Free State established; a republic declared in 1949.

  3. What form of government does Ireland have?

    • Parliamentary republic
    • Administered by the Australian government through an administrator, with local services from a regional council under administration
    • Presidential republic
    • Presidential republic; Islam is the state religion
    Answer

    Parliamentary republic — Government: Parliamentary republic.

  4. True or false: Ireland is an island country in the North Atlantic, west of Britain.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Ireland is an island country in the North Atlantic, west of Britain.