1916 Rising-Summary Sheet (Junior Cert History): Quizzes
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In which year was the Home Rule Act passed?
In which year was the Home Rule Act passed?
1914
Which two militant nationalist groups were formed before the Rising?
Which two militant nationalist groups were formed before the Rising?
IRB and Irish Volunteers
Why did the IRB believe a rebellion during WWI would have the best chance of success?
Why did the IRB believe a rebellion during WWI would have the best chance of success?
Britain was vulnerable during the war
Which organisation planned the Easter Rising?
Which organisation planned the Easter Rising?
IRB
On what date did the Easter Rising begin?
On what date did the Easter Rising begin?
Easter Monday, April 24, 1916
Approximately how many rebels took part in the Easter Rising?
Approximately how many rebels took part in the Easter Rising?
1,600
How long did the fighting during the Easter Rising last?
How long did the fighting during the Easter Rising last?
Six days
On what date did the leaders surrender?
On what date did the leaders surrender?
April 29
How many leaders of the Easter Rising were executed by the British?
How many leaders of the Easter Rising were executed by the British?
16
What was Sinn Féin's involvement in the Easter Rising?
What was Sinn Féin's involvement in the Easter Rising?
They were not involved
Which party won most Irish seats in the 1918 general election?
Which party won most Irish seats in the 1918 general election?
Sinn Féin
What was created as a result of the partition of Ireland?
What was created as a result of the partition of Ireland?
Northern Ireland