Divided and Damaged: Northern Ireland's Peace Walls
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What was the main focus of the historic agreement declared on Good Friday 1998?

  • Establishing a new government
  • Ending the Troubles in Northern Ireland (correct)
  • Rebuilding the peace walls
  • Creating a unified national identity
  • What is the significance of the peace walls in Northern Ireland?

  • They mark the division of communities (correct)
  • They are tourist attractions
  • They are used for graffiti art
  • They symbolize religious unity
  • What is the root cause of the conflict in Northern Ireland according to the text?

  • National identity clashes between Unionists and Nationalists (correct)
  • Historical disagreements between England and Ireland
  • Religious differences between Catholics and Protestants
  • Economic disparities in society
  • How many peace walls are there in Belfast today?

    <p>Close to 200</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The fragility of peace</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Paint bombs and pipe bombs</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'The Troubles' which started near 1968</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'The Troubles'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'National Ideological Dispute'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Highlights a fundamental difference among communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Bloody Sunday in 1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A 'culture of us and them' still present</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Deployment of the British Army</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Mark Irvine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Sectarianism ingrained in society</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Linda Irvine</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By providing alternatives for young people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>'Peace wall' murals</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Support those affected by violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Promote unity among different communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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