Focus on: Patrick Pearse (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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Where did Patrick Pearse read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic?
Where did Patrick Pearse read the Proclamation of the Irish Republic?
Outside the General Post Office
On what day did Pearse read the Proclamation?
On what day did Pearse read the Proclamation?
Easter Monday
Which organisation was Patrick Pearse a key member of?
Which organisation was Patrick Pearse a key member of?
Irish Republican Brotherhood
What was the name of the school founded by Patrick Pearse?
What was the name of the school founded by Patrick Pearse?
St. Enda's School
Which cultural movement was Pearse deeply involved in?
Which cultural movement was Pearse deeply involved in?
Gaelic Revival
What ideological concept heavily influenced Patrick Pearse?
What ideological concept heavily influenced Patrick Pearse?
Blood sacrifice
What position did Pearse hold during the Easter Rising?
What position did Pearse hold during the Easter Rising?
Commander-in-chief of the rebels
Who largely authored the Proclamation of the Irish Republic?
Who largely authored the Proclamation of the Irish Republic?
Patrick Pearse
What effect did Pearse's execution have on public opinion?
What effect did Pearse's execution have on public opinion?
Shifted opinion & generated sympathy
How did Pearse view the purpose of the Easter Rising?
How did Pearse view the purpose of the Easter Rising?
Political, cultural & spiritual freedom
Which later conflict was influenced by Pearse's notion of martyrdom?
Which later conflict was influenced by Pearse's notion of martyrdom?
Irish War of Independence
How is Pearse's legacy described in the note?
How is Pearse's legacy described in the note?
Complex - hero to some, criticised by others