The Growth of Dublin City (Junior Cert Geography): Quizzes
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What is the population of Dublin city?
What is the population of Dublin city?
2 million people
In which century did Vikings establish Dublin as a major trading hub?
In which century did Vikings establish Dublin as a major trading hub?
9th Century
When did the Anglo-Normans take control of Dublin?
When did the Anglo-Normans take control of Dublin?
1172
What feature characterised Georgian Dublin in the 18th Century?
What feature characterised Georgian Dublin in the 18th Century?
New squares, wide streets & canals
What happened to Dublin's population during the Victorian Period?
What happened to Dublin's population during the Victorian Period?
It doubled
When did economic growth bring further development to modern Dublin?
When did economic growth bring further development to modern Dublin?
1990s
What does it mean that Dublin is Ireland's primate city?
What does it mean that Dublin is Ireland's primate city?
It's significantly larger than others
What does CBD stand for in Dublin's functional zones?
What does CBD stand for in Dublin's functional zones?
Central Business District
What type of crime increased in Dublin's inner city due to high unemployment?
What type of crime increased in Dublin's inner city due to high unemployment?
Drug-related crime
What is urban renewal?
What is urban renewal?
Updating areas without changing function
Which Dublin area is an example of urban redevelopment?
Which Dublin area is an example of urban redevelopment?
Dublin Docklands
Which are examples of new towns built on Dublin's outskirts?
Which are examples of new towns built on Dublin's outskirts?
Tallaght & Adamstown
How many 15-storey tower blocks were built in Ballymun in the 1960s?
How many 15-storey tower blocks were built in Ballymun in the 1960s?
Seven
When did the Ballymun Regeneration Project begin?
When did the Ballymun Regeneration Project begin?
1997
What major development attracted global banks to Dublin Docklands?
What major development attracted global banks to Dublin Docklands?
The IFSC