1. In Ireland they play many games. But which is the most popular one?

a) huling b)soccer c) gaelic football d)rugby

2. As in all other countries, not everything was perfect in Ireland. From 1845 until 1849 there was a big catastrophe. In this time more than one million people died and about 700.000 people left Ireland and went to America. But what was the catastrophe? a) famine b) tsunami c) the black death d) earthquake

3. About 4.2 million people lived in Ireland in the 1960s. In the 19th century about 8 million people lived there. Now 4.4 million people are estimated to live in the Republic of Ireland and fewer than 1.8 million are estimated to live in Northern Ireland. How many people live in the whole of Ireland? (A little tip: A little bit of math will probably help you.)

4. Ireland is the third largest island in Europe. Its 260 kilometres in width and 450 kilometres long. Overall, it has 0an area of 84,421 square kilometres. What do you think: Is Ireland the a) fifth b)tenth c)fifteenth d)twentieth largest island in the world?

5. Ireland has also some public holidays. Which of them is the most popular one? a) New Year's Day b) Saint Patrick's Day c) Christmas Day d)St. Stephen's Day 6. Now you know what is the most popular public holiday. Its on the 17th March and it is in honour of the first Christian missionary. Normally, only Irish people or Irish emigrants celebrate this holiday. But now people from other countries celebrate it too. In which German city is there a parade on this day? a) Mnchen b)Berlin c)Nrnberg d) Bremen 7. The Irish cuisine is very simple, but also traditional. Important products are lamb, beef, eggs, butter and other dairy products and some kind of fish. Also vegetable is important. Why dont they grow corn? a)not enough farmers b)too much rain c)too hot d)no seeds

8. Ireland has also a symbol. Its a shamrock. With the Shamrock Saint Patrick explained in his mission the THREE famous Christian figures( The Lord, Jesus Christ and the holy ghost). He took the shamrock , because it has THREE leaves. It became popular after Georg IV wore it. Now, who is Georg IV? He was the... a)king b)president c)musician d)actor