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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>'National Ideological Dispute' (A)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Mark Irvine (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Linda Irvine (D)</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 (D)</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 (C)</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 (C)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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