Northern Ireland and Cultural Identity - Religion and Education (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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What type of education did Lord Londonderry advocate for in Northern Ireland?
What type of education did Lord Londonderry advocate for in Northern Ireland?
Non-denominational education
Who opposed Lord Londonderry's education proposals?
Who opposed Lord Londonderry's education proposals?
Both Protestant & Catholic churches
What did Londonderry's failure to establish non-denominational schools reinforce?
What did Londonderry's failure to establish non-denominational schools reinforce?
Sectarian lines in education
What age range did the 1923 Education Act make compulsory for schooling?
What age range did the 1923 Education Act make compulsory for schooling?
5 to 14
Which schools received a greater share of funding under the 1923 Education Act?
Which schools received a greater share of funding under the 1923 Education Act?
Protestant schools
What was the overall effect of the 1923 Education Act on Northern Ireland communities?
What was the overall effect of the 1923 Education Act on Northern Ireland communities?
Deepened the divide
What was a core component of the curriculum in both Protestant and Catholic schools?
What was a core component of the curriculum in both Protestant and Catholic schools?
Religious instruction
Which type of school received more state funding in Northern Ireland?
Which type of school received more state funding in Northern Ireland?
Protestant schools
In what year was the Orange Order founded?
In what year was the Orange Order founded?
1795
On what date are the main Orange Order marches held annually?
On what date are the main Orange Order marches held annually?
12th July
What event do Orange Order marches commemorate?
What event do Orange Order marches commemorate?
Battle of the Boyne
In what areas did Catholics in Northern Ireland face systemic discrimination?
In what areas did Catholics in Northern Ireland face systemic discrimination?
Employment, housing & education