Pilgrimage: Croagh Patrick (Leaving Cert Religious Education): Quizzes
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How high does Croagh Patrick rise above sea level?
How high does Croagh Patrick rise above sea level?
764 metres
What does the Irish word 'cruach' mean, giving the mountain its nickname 'The Reek'?
What does the Irish word 'cruach' mean, giving the mountain its nickname 'The Reek'?
Stack or heap
When is Reek Sunday, the main pilgrimage day, held each year?
When is Reek Sunday, the main pilgrimage day, held each year?
Last Sunday in July
How long did Saint Patrick reportedly spend fasting and praying on the summit?
How long did Saint Patrick reportedly spend fasting and praying on the summit?
Forty days
How long is the Tóchar Phádraig route from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick?
How long is the Tóchar Phádraig route from Ballintubber Abbey to Croagh Patrick?
Approximately 35 kilometres
How many people typically attend Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday in recent years?
How many people typically attend Croagh Patrick on Reek Sunday in recent years?
Over 25,000
What does 'deiseal' mean in the context of the Stations of the Reek?
What does 'deiseal' mean in the context of the Stations of the Reek?
Clockwise movement
Which pre-Christian festival is linked to Croagh Patrick's sacred status?
Which pre-Christian festival is linked to Croagh Patrick's sacred status?
Lughnasa
What does Patrick 'banishing snakes' from Ireland symbolise?
What does Patrick 'banishing snakes' from Ireland symbolise?
Christianity's triumph over paganism
Which is NOT listed as a spiritual motivation for climbing Croagh Patrick?
Which is NOT listed as a spiritual motivation for climbing Croagh Patrick?
Political activism
How many times do pilgrims walk around the summit oratory in the Stations of the Reek?
How many times do pilgrims walk around the summit oratory in the Stations of the Reek?
Seven times
What modern challenge does the note identify regarding Croagh Patrick's quartzite scree?
What modern challenge does the note identify regarding Croagh Patrick's quartzite scree?
Erosion from heavy foot traffic