The IRB and pre 1916 support (Leaving Cert History): Quizzes
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In what year was the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) founded?
In what year was the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) founded?
1858
On what date did the Easter Rising begin?
On what date did the Easter Rising begin?
Easter Monday, 24 April 1916
Who was NOT a member of the IRB's Military Council that planned the Easter Rising?
Who was NOT a member of the IRB's Military Council that planned the Easter Rising?
Eoin MacNeill
How many rifles did the German ship Aud carry for the Irish rebels?
How many rifles did the German ship Aud carry for the Irish rebels?
20,000 rifles
Where did Roger Casement land when he returned to Ireland by submarine?
Where did Roger Casement land when he returned to Ireland by submarine?
Banna Strand
When was Roger Casement executed by hanging?
When was Roger Casement executed by hanging?
3 August 1916
What religious imagery did Patrick Pearse use regarding the rebels' sacrifice?
What religious imagery did Patrick Pearse use regarding the rebels' sacrifice?
Christ's crucifixion
What political ideology did James Connolly combine with Irish nationalism?
What political ideology did James Connolly combine with Irish nationalism?
Socialism
What was the IRB's main strategy for the Easter Rising?
What was the IRB's main strategy for the Easter Rising?
Seize key locations in Dublin
On what day was MacNeill shown the document about nationalist arrests?
On what day was MacNeill shown the document about nationalist arrests?
Wednesday, 19 April
When exactly was the German ship Aud scuttled?
When exactly was the German ship Aud scuttled?
9:28 a.m. Saturday, 22 April
What did Connolly say to William O'Brien about the Rising?
What did Connolly say to William O'Brien about the Rising?
We are going out to be slaughtered