Bloody Sunday and its Consequences (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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On what date did Bloody Sunday occur in Derry/Londonderry?
On what date did Bloody Sunday occur in Derry/Londonderry?
30 January 1972
How many civilians were shot during Bloody Sunday?
How many civilians were shot during Bloody Sunday?
26
Which British Army unit was responsible for the shootings on Bloody Sunday?
Which British Army unit was responsible for the shootings on Bloody Sunday?
Parachute Regiment
What was the civil rights march on Bloody Sunday protesting against?
What was the civil rights march on Bloody Sunday protesting against?
Internment
When was the Widgery Report published?
When was the Widgery Report published?
April 1972
In what year was the Saville Inquiry launched?
In what year was the Saville Inquiry launched?
1998
How long did the Saville Inquiry take to complete?
How long did the Saville Inquiry take to complete?
12 years
How did the Saville Report describe the Bloody Sunday shootings?
How did the Saville Report describe the Bloody Sunday shootings?
Unjustified and unjustifiable
Which British Prime Minister apologised for Bloody Sunday in 2010?
Which British Prime Minister apologised for Bloody Sunday in 2010?
David Cameron
Approximately how many people were killed in 1972, the bloodiest year of the Troubles?
Approximately how many people were killed in 1972, the bloodiest year of the Troubles?
Nearly 500
Who administered the Last Rites to victims of Bloody Sunday?
Who administered the Last Rites to victims of Bloody Sunday?
Father Edward Daly
When was the Irish ambassador to London recalled in protest?
When was the Irish ambassador to London recalled in protest?
31 January 1972