Public Reaction and Impacts of the Rising (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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How many people were killed during the Easter Rising?
How many people were killed during the Easter Rising?
450
How many children were killed in the Easter Rising?
How many children were killed in the Easter Rising?
40
How many people were wounded during the Easter Rising?
How many people were wounded during the Easter Rising?
2,614
How many people were arrested across Ireland after the Rising?
How many people were arrested across Ireland after the Rising?
Over 3,430
How many men and women were sentenced to death after the Rising?
How many men and women were sentenced to death after the Rising?
186 men and one woman
Over how many days were the executions of the Rising's leaders spread?
Over how many days were the executions of the Rising's leaders spread?
10 days
On what date did the executions begin?
On what date did the executions begin?
Wednesday, 3 May
Who were the first three leaders executed?
Who were the first three leaders executed?
Pearse, Clarke, MacDonagh
Who did Joseph Plunkett marry hours before his execution?
Who did Joseph Plunkett marry hours before his execution?
Grace Gifford
In what condition was James Connolly when he faced the firing squad?
In what condition was James Connolly when he faced the firing squad?
Carried on a stretcher
During which months did Lloyd George try to broker a Home Rule deal?
During which months did Lloyd George try to broker a Home Rule deal?
May and June 1916
How many Ulster counties did Redmond accept for temporary exclusion from Home Rule?
How many Ulster counties did Redmond accept for temporary exclusion from Home Rule?
Six counties
Which British general was given free rein to suppress the rebellion?
Which British general was given free rein to suppress the rebellion?
Sir John Maxwell