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Who was the queen in the story of The Brown Bull of Cooley?
Who was the queen in the story of The Brown Bull of Cooley?
- Queen Elizabeth
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Cleopatra
- Queen Maeve (correct)
Where did Queen Maeve march to capture the brown bull?
Where did Queen Maeve march to capture the brown bull?
- Cooley (correct)
- Galway
- Cork
- Dublin
Who was the warrior who defended Ulster and the brown bull against Queen Maeve's army?
Who was the warrior who defended Ulster and the brown bull against Queen Maeve's army?
- King Arthur
- Cúchullain (correct)
- Achilles
- Genghis Khan
Which county in Ireland was Queen Maeve from?
Which county in Ireland was Queen Maeve from?
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What was the name of King Ailaill's bull?
What was the name of King Ailaill's bull?
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Study Notes
The Brown Bull of Cooley
- Queen Maeve was the powerful and ambitious queen in the story.
- Maeve marched to capture the brown bull from Ulster, specifically seeking to seize it for herself to match her husband's wealth.
- The warrior who defended Ulster and the prized brown bull against Queen Maeve's army was Cú Chulainn, a legendary hero known for his incredible skills in battle.
- Queen Maeve hailed from County Leitrim in Ireland, which is part of the northern region.
- King Ailaill, Maeve's husband, owned a bull named Donn, which represented his wealth and status, adding to Maeve's motivation to acquire the brown bull.
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