quiz image

Divided and Damaged: Northern Ireland's Peace Walls

WorkableCliff4965 avatar
WorkableCliff4965
·
·
Download

Start Quiz

Study Flashcards

20 Questions

What was the main focus of the historic agreement declared on Good Friday 1998?

Ending the Troubles in Northern Ireland

What is the significance of the peace walls in Northern Ireland?

They mark the division of communities

What is the root cause of the conflict in Northern Ireland according to the text?

National identity clashes between Unionists and Nationalists

How many peace walls are there in Belfast today?

Close to 200

What is the main concern raised about the peace in Belfast according to the text?

The fragility of peace

What is one common form of attack mentioned in the text that affected many houses in Belfast?

Paint bombs and pipe bombs

What event marked the beginning of Northern Ireland's darkest chapter according to the text?

'The Troubles' which started near 1968

'The Good Friday Agreement' aimed to address which issue?

'The Troubles'

Which term best describes the conflict in Northern Ireland according to the text?

'National Ideological Dispute'

'National Identity' plays a significant role in the conflict because it:

Highlights a fundamental difference among communities

What event marked a significant turning point in the Troubles, increasing hostility towards the British Army?

Bloody Sunday in 1972

What is a lingering issue post the Good Friday Agreement in Northern Ireland according to the text?

A 'culture of us and them' still present

How did the conflict in Northern Ireland escalate following the events of 1968?

Deployment of the British Army

Which individual exemplifies being drawn into violence due to family connections to paramilitary activities?

Mark Irvine

What problem persists in Northern Ireland despite the cessation of violence post Good Friday Agreement?

Sectarianism ingrained in society

Who supports the Irish language despite personal attacks and criticism according to the text?

Linda Irvine

In what way do community efforts, like Janice Beggs' youth center, aim to combat challenges in divided communities?

By providing alternatives for young people

What do Mark and Danny collaborate on to promote unity in Belfast according to the text?

'Peace wall' murals

What is the aim of the Wave Trauma Center founded by Alan McBride according to the text?

Support those affected by violence

What does Saint Patrick's Day celebration aim to achieve in Belfast according to the text?

Promote unity among different communities

Discover a new history channel, History Hit TV, offering a wide range of documentaries covering topics like the Romans, medieval period, Chinese history, modern history, and the Second World War. It's like Netflix, but exclusively for history enthusiasts. Visit historyhit.tv and use the code 'real stories' to explore more!

Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards

Convert your notes into interactive study material.

Get started for free
Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser