- 1. St. Patrick's Day, also known as the Feast of St. Patrick, is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th each year. It commemorates the death date of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The day is marked by parades, wearing of green attire, and the display of shamrocks as a symbol of Irish heritage. Celebrations often include traditional Irish music, dancing, and the consumption of Irish food and drinks, such as corned beef and cabbage, and, of course, plenty of Guinness beer. St. Patrick's Day is widely celebrated around the world, not only by the Irish diaspora but also by people of various nationalities who join in the festive spirit to honor Irish culture and history.
When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
A) February 14th
B) June 21st
C) March 17th
D) April 1st
- 2. What symbol is commonly associated with St. Patrick's Day?
A) Daisy
B) Sunflower
C) Tulip
D) Shamrock
- 3. In which country did St. Patrick live?
A) Scotland
B) Ireland
C) Wales
D) England
- 4. What color is often associated with St. Patrick's Day?
A) Blue
B) Green
C) Red
D) Yellow
- 5. What is the traditional meal eaten on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Corned beef and cabbage
B) Pizza
C) Tacos
D) Sushi
A) Patron saint of Ireland
B) A pirate
C) A famous actor
D) A mythological creature
- 7. What is the original color associated with St. Patrick?
A) Purple
B) Orange
C) Blue
D) Black
- 8. Which U.S. city dyes their river green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day?
A) Seattle
B) Chicago
C) Las Vegas
D) Denver
- 9. What is the legend about St. Patrick driving out of Ireland?
A) Snakes
B) Wolves
C) Bears
D) Birds
- 10. What is the traditional Irish instrument played on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Guitar
B) Piano
C) Bagpipes
D) Flute
- 11. What is the name of the beer commonly associated with St. Patrick's Day?
A) Heineken
B) Guinness
C) Corona
D) Budweiser
- 12. Where is St. Patrick buried?
A) Down Cathedral
B) Westminster Abbey
C) St. Peter's Basilica
D) Canterbury Cathedral
- 13. What is the national language of Ireland?
A) Spanish
B) German
C) Irish
D) French
- 14. Which symbol is associated with good luck on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Broken mirror
B) Black cat
C) Opening umbrella indoors
D) Four-leaf clover
- 15. What does the phrase 'Erin Go Bragh' mean?
A) Ireland forever
B) Happy St. Patrick's Day
C) Cheers
D) Good luck
- 16. Which city hosts the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world?
A) Dublin
B) New York City
C) Boston
D) Chicago
- 17. In what year did St. Patrick supposedly die?
A) 461 AD
B) 674 AD
C) 389 BC
D) 532 AD
- 18. What does it mean if you find a four-leaf clover on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Riches
B) Bad luck
C) Success in love
D) Good luck
- 19. Which of the following is a famous Irish author?
A) J.K. Rowling
B) Stephen King
C) James Joyce
D) William Shakespeare
- 20. What traditional Irish whiskey is famous worldwide?
A) Bushmills
B) Johnny Walker
C) Jameson
D) Jack Daniel's
- 21. What is the name of the river that flows through Dublin?
A) River Rhine
B) River Liffey
C) River Seine
D) River Thames
- 22. What is another name for a traditional Irish boat?
A) Yacht
B) Currach
C) Rowboat
D) Schooner
- 23. What gemstone is associated with Ireland?
A) Diamond
B) Sapphire
C) Emerald
D) Ruby
- 24. Name the Irish rock band famous for songs like 'With or Without You' and 'One'?
A) The Beatles
B) Led Zeppelin
C) The Rolling Stones
D) U2
- 25. Who is often credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland?
A) St. George
B) St. David
C) St. Andrew
D) St. Patrick
- 26. What is the capital city of Ireland?
A) Galway
B) Belfast
C) Cork
D) Dublin
- 27. What is the traditional Irish bread made with baking soda?
A) Croissant
B) Baguette
C) Soda Bread
D) Pumpernickel
- 28. What does the shamrock symbolize in relation to St. Patrick?
A) Protection
B) Holy Trinity
C) Love
D) Luck
- 29. What mythical creatures are known for their love of gold and mischief?
A) Mermaids
B) Fairies
C) Dragons
D) Leprechauns
- 30. In addition to Ireland, where is St. Patrick also recognized as a patron saint?
A) Nigeria
B) China
C) Canada
D) Brazil
- 31. Which traditional Irish dance is often performed on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Riverdance
B) Hip hop
C) Ballet
D) Tap dance
- 32. What do people often do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
A) Fly kites
B) Have a parade
C) Ride roller coasters
D) Go swimming
- 33. What is a popular activity on St. Patrick's Day that involves searching for hidden eggs?
A) Dance-off
B) Egg hunting
C) Sack race
D) Tug of war
- 34. St. Patrick is credited with bringing what to Ireland?
A) Magic
B) Art
C) Science
D) Christianity
- 35. The shamrock is said to have how many leaves?
A) Six
B) Three
C) Five
D) Four
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