Religion and Irish Identity (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was the Irish Free State established?
In what year was the Irish Free State established?
1922
Which groups mainly comprised the Protestant community in the Irish Free State?
Which groups mainly comprised the Protestant community in the Irish Free State?
Anglicans, Presbyterians & Methodists
What did the 1937 Constitution of Ireland recognise about the Catholic Church?
What did the 1937 Constitution of Ireland recognise about the Catholic Church?
Its 'special position'
How did mixed marriages affect the Protestant population?
How did mixed marriages affect the Protestant population?
Often resulted in conversion to Catholicism
Which urban centres maintained strong Protestant communities despite challenges?
Which urban centres maintained strong Protestant communities despite challenges?
Dublin and Belfast
In what year was the Censorship of Publications Act passed?
In what year was the Censorship of Publications Act passed?
1929
What could be banned under the Censorship of Publications Act 1929?
What could be banned under the Censorship of Publications Act 1929?
Books, magazines & films
In what area did the Catholic Church's influence extend significantly?
In what area did the Catholic Church's influence extend significantly?
Education and curriculum
What issues did Catholic social teaching shape public policies on?
What issues did Catholic social teaching shape public policies on?
Marriage, contraception & family
When did the Church's moral authority begin to wane?
When did the Church's moral authority begin to wane?
Latter half of 20th century
In what year was the Gaelic League founded?
In what year was the Gaelic League founded?
1893
How did the Gaelic League view jazz music?
How did the Gaelic League view jazz music?
As symbol of American cultural imperialism
When did jazz become popular in Ireland?
When did jazz become popular in Ireland?
1920s and 1930s