- 1. What is the capital city of Ireland?
A) Dublin
B) Cork
C) Galway
D) Belfast
- 2. Which river flows through Dublin?
A) River Liffey
B) River Seine
C) River Thames
D) River Shannon
- 3. Which famous brewery is located in Dublin?
A) Corona
B) Budweiser
C) Heineken
D) Guinness
- 4. What is the name of the famous theatre in Dublin known for its performances of plays by W.B. Yeats and Seán O'Casey?
A) Olympia Theatre
B) Abbey Theatre
C) Bord Gáis Energy Theatre
D) Gaiety Theatre
- 5. In which province of Ireland is Dublin located?
A) Connacht
B) Ulster
C) Munster
D) Leinster
- 6. What is the name of the iconic medieval castle located in Dublin?
A) Kilkenny Castle
B) Dublin Castle
C) Malahide Castle
D) Trim Castle
- 7. What is the name of the park in Dublin that is home to the Dublin Zoo?
A) Iveagh Gardens
B) Merrion Square
C) St Stephen's Green
D) Phoenix Park
- 8. Which famous Irish writer was born in Dublin and is known for works like 'Ulysses' and 'Dubliners'?
A) George Bernard Shaw
B) Samuel Beckett
C) Oscar Wilde
D) James Joyce
- 9. What is the name of the main street in Dublin known for its shopping and cultural attractions?
A) Grafton Street
B) O'Connell Street
C) Temple Bar
D) Henry Street
- 10. Which event takes place in Dublin every year on March 17th?
A) Dublin Marathon
B) Christmas Market
C) St. Patrick's Day Parade
D) Bloomsday Celebration
- 11. In what year was the Easter Rising, a rebellion against British rule in Ireland, predominantly centered in Dublin, staged?
A) 1922
B) 1916
C) 1905
D) 1933
- 12. What is the traditional Irish bread often served in Dublin?
A) Barmbrack
B) Boxty
C) Farl
D) Soda Bread
- 13. Which famous rock band's members are all originally from Dublin and known for hits like 'With or Without You'?
A) The Script
B) U2
C) The Cranberries
D) Thin Lizzy
- 14. Which historic building in Dublin houses the office of the Prime Minister of Ireland?
A) Mansion House
B) Government Buildings
C) Leinster House
D) Dublin Castle
- 15. What is the name of the famous sporting arena in Dublin that hosts Gaelic games and concerts?
A) Lansdowne Road
B) RDS Arena
C) Aviva Stadium
D) Croke Park
- 16. Which foreign language is commonly spoken in Dublin due to the city's large number of non-native English speakers?
A) Spanish
B) French
C) German
D) Polish
- 17. Which of these is a famous whiskey distillery located in Dublin?
A) Powers
B) Tullamore Dew
C) Bushmills
D) Jameson
- 18. What is the name of the historic Georgian square in Dublin that is home to the Irish Government Buildings?
A) Parnell Square
B) Mountjoy Square
C) Fitzwilliam Square
D) Merrion Square
- 19. What is the name of the grand neoclassical building in Dublin that houses the Irish Parliament?
A) Mansion House
B) Dublin Castle
C) Leinster House
D) Custom House
- 20. Which university in Dublin is known for its historic connections, alumni such as Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett?
A) Trinity College Dublin
B) Dublin Institute of Technology
C) University College Dublin
D) Dublin City University
- 21. Which iconic Irish author wrote the play 'The Importance of Being Earnest' while living in Dublin?
A) Samuel Beckett
B) Oscar Wilde
C) George Bernard Shaw
D) James Joyce
- 22. What is the name of the famous Dublin street known for its bustling nightlife, pubs, and street performances?
A) Temple Bar
B) O'Connell Street
C) Grafton Street
D) Suffolk Street
- 23. What traditional Irish dish is Dublin known for?
A) Corned Beef and Cabbage
B) Shepherd's Pie
C) Fish and Chips
D) Irish Stew
- 24. What is the name of the famous store located on Grafton Street in Dublin?
A) Bloomingdale's
B) Brown Thomas
C) Harrods
D) Selfridges
- 25. What is the name of the famous statue located on O'Connell Street in Dublin?
A) Molly Malone
B) The Liffey Swim
C) The Anna Livia Fountain
D) The Spire
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