- 1. Gaelic sports are traditional Irish games that are played with great enthusiasm and skill. These sports include Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, and handball. Gaelic football is a fast-paced game that combines elements of soccer and rugby, played with a round ball. Hurling is a dynamic sport that involves using a wooden stick, or hurley, to hit a small ball called a sliotar. Camogie is the female equivalent of hurling, played with similar rules and intensity. Handball is a popular sport that involves hitting a small ball against a wall using the hands. Gaelic sports are deeply rooted in Irish culture and history, and are a source of great pride for the Irish people.
What Gaelic sport is commonly referred to as the 'fastest field game'?
A) Camogie B) Gaelic football C) Rounders D) Hurling
- 2. What is the name of the main governing body for Gaelic games?
A) Irish Sports Council B) Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) C) Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) D) Gaelic Federation
- 3. In Gaelic football, how many points is a goal worth?
A) 1 point B) 5 points C) 2 points D) 3 points
- 4. What position wears a different colored jersey in Gaelic football?
A) Forward B) Midfielder C) Goalkeeper D) Defender
- 5. In hurling, what is the maximum number of steps a player can take before bouncing or soloing the sliotar?
A) 4 steps B) 3 steps C) 5 steps D) 2 steps
- 6. What is the name of the championship for Gaelic football and hurling that takes place annually?
A) All-Ireland Championship B) Hibernian Trophy C) Gaelic Cup D) Celtic Classic
- 7. How many players are there on a Gaelic football team?
A) 11 players B) 7 players C) 15 players D) 9 players
- 8. What is the maximum number of players allowed on a Gaelic football team's matchday squad?
A) 30 players B) 26 players C) 18 players D) 20 players
- 9. In Gaelic football, how many points is a point worth?
A) 2 points B) 1 point C) 4 points D) 3 points
- 10. Which team has won the most All-Ireland Senior Football Championships in Gaelic football history?
A) Kerry B) Mayo C) Galway D) Dublin
- 11. Gaelic football is primarily played in which country?
A) Ireland B) Scotland C) Wales D) England
- 12. What major Gaelic football and hurling stadium is located in Dublin?
A) Páirc Uí Chaoimh B) Croke Park C) Aviva Stadium D) Thomond Park
- 13. Which Gaelic sport involves hitting a ball against a wall with a hand or a paddle?
A) Polo B) Handball C) Rounders D) Water Polo
- 14. What is the primary playing field for a game of Gaelic football called?
A) Track B) Court C) Rink D) Pitch
- 15. What is the name of the female equivalent of hurling?
A) Field Hockey B) Lacrosse C) Netball D) Camogie
- 16. What is the maximum number of substitutions allowed in Gaelic football?
A) 3 B) 1 C) Unlimited D) 5
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