Bombing Raids on Northern Ireland (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year did World War II begin?
In what year did World War II begin?
1939
Who was the Minister for Home Affairs who hesitated to enforce strict air raid precautions?
Who was the Minister for Home Affairs who hesitated to enforce strict air raid precautions?
Dawson Bates
How many anti-aircraft guns did Belfast have by early 1941?
How many anti-aircraft guns did Belfast have by early 1941?
Four
When did the Easter Raid on Belfast occur?
When did the Easter Raid on Belfast occur?
15-16 April 1941
How many bombers attacked Belfast during the Easter Raid?
How many bombers attacked Belfast during the Easter Raid?
200 bombers
When did the Fire Raid, the most destructive bombing of Belfast, occur?
When did the Fire Raid, the most destructive bombing of Belfast, occur?
5 May 1941
What proportion of Harland & Wolff was destroyed in the Fire Raid?
What proportion of Harland & Wolff was destroyed in the Fire Raid?
Two-thirds
What percentage of Belfast's housing was damaged in the Blitz?
What percentage of Belfast's housing was damaged in the Blitz?
53%
How many people were made homeless by the Belfast Blitz?
How many people were made homeless by the Belfast Blitz?
Over 100,000
When did the bombing raids on Belfast cease?
When did the bombing raids on Belfast cease?
June 1941
Which Taoiseach sent fire brigades to help Belfast during the raids?
Which Taoiseach sent fire brigades to help Belfast during the raids?
Éamon de Valera
What was 'ditching'?
What was 'ditching'?
Fleeing to countryside each evening