Society and Culture in Northern Ireland (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What proportion of Northern Ireland's population was Catholic after the Government of Ireland Act 1920?
What proportion of Northern Ireland's population was Catholic after the Government of Ireland Act 1920?
One-third
In which year did the Troubles begin in Northern Ireland?
In which year did the Troubles begin in Northern Ireland?
1969
What did nationalist children learn in Catholic schools?
What did nationalist children learn in Catholic schools?
Irish language, music & dance
In 1960, Belfast had its own informal what?
In 1960, Belfast had its own informal what?
Gaeltacht
Which sports did nationalists use to express their identity?
Which sports did nationalists use to express their identity?
Gaelic football & hurling
What did the Flags and Emblems Act 1954 allow authorities to do?
What did the Flags and Emblems Act 1954 allow authorities to do?
Remove nationalist symbols & flags
How did Protestant Unionists see themselves?
How did Protestant Unionists see themselves?
Both Irish & British
In which year was the Orange Order established?
In which year was the Orange Order established?
1795
On which date does the Orange Order hold its main parade?
On which date does the Orange Order hold its main parade?
12 July
Which king defeated King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690?
Which king defeated King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690?
King William of Orange
What was required to become Prime Minister in Northern Ireland?
What was required to become Prime Minister in Northern Ireland?
Be an Orangeman
To whom are the Loyal Orders loyal?
To whom are the Loyal Orders loyal?
The British monarch
In which year was the Ulster Plantation founded?
In which year was the Ulster Plantation founded?
1609