52 Questions
What percentage of deaths during 'The Troubles' were attributed to civilians?
52%
Which party was committed to non-violence and represented Nationalists/Republicans?
SDLP
What was the name of the agreement that ended 'The Troubles'?
Good Friday Agreement
What percentage of deaths during 'The Troubles' were attributed to members of paramilitary groups?
16%
Which group did Unionists/Loyalists identify as?
British
What was the name of the paramilitary group that splintered into the Provisional IRA and Real IRA?
Irish Republican Army
What was the significance of the 1801 Act of Union?
It created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
What was the consequence of the Easter Rising in 1916?
Sixteen of the Rising leaders were executed by the British
What was the name of the political party that emerged from the Easter Rising?
Sinn Féin
What was the outcome of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921?
The partition of Ireland into Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State
What was the significance of the Government of Ireland Act 1920?
It partitioned Ireland into Northern Ireland and the Irish Free State
What was the system of voting used in the Northern Ireland Parliamentary elections initially?
Single Transferable Vote (STV) system
What was the duration of the Irish War of Independence?
1919-1921
What was the significance of the Stormont Parliament?
It was the parliament of Northern Ireland
What was the result of the creation of Northern Ireland in 1922?
Population movements between northern and southern Ireland
What was the role of the British military in Northern Ireland?
They were deployed to Northern Ireland in August 1969 and stayed until July 2007
During 'The Troubles', what was the primary motivation behind the nationalist-led violence?
To intimidate Protestants into accepting the reunification of Ireland
What was the purpose of the 'peace walls' built in Northern Ireland?
To separate Catholic and Protestant communities
What is the significance of the Orange marches in Northern Ireland?
They commemorate the William the Orange's victory over the King James II
Which language is almost exclusively spoken by Catholics in Northern Ireland?
Gaelic
Why do Catholic players often face discrimination in the Northern Ireland national football team?
Because of their Catholic background
What is the significance of the place name 'Londonderry' in Northern Ireland?
It is a colonial imposition, viewed negatively by Catholics
What is the primary reason behind the use of murals in Northern Ireland?
To establish whether a neighbourhood is Catholic or Protestant
What is the significance of the flags flown in Catholic and Protestant neighbourhoods in Northern Ireland?
They represent the opposing views of the Catholic and Protestant communities
Why do patrols play a significant role in Northern Ireland?
To dissuade Catholics from straying into Protestant areas, and vice versa
What is the primary method used by paramilitary groups to mark territory in Northern Ireland?
The use of flags and murals
What was the name of the Parliament that was suspended by the UK government in London in 1972?
Stormont Parliament
In what year did the IRA bomb military ceremonies in London’s Hyde Park and Regent’s Park?
1982
What was the name of the hotel where the IRA bombed a Conservative Party conference in 1984?
Grand Brighton Hotel
Who was the UK Prime Minister who was the target of an IRA assassination attempt in 1991?
John Major
What was the name of the area in London where the IRA carried out a bombing in 1996, killing two people and injuring 39 others?
Canary Wharf
What was the estimated cost of the damage caused by the 1996 Manchester bombing?
£411 million
What was the name of the agreement that was signed on Good Friday 1998, marking the end of The Troubles?
Good Friday Agreement
What was the name of the group that carried out the Omagh bombing in 1998, killing 29 people?
Real IRA
In what year did the British Army shoot dead thirteen unarmed men in Londonderry, an event known as Bloody Sunday?
1972
What was the name of the Lord who was killed by a bomb planted on board his boat by the IRA in 1979?
Lord Mountbatten
What was the primary concern of the UK government regarding the negotiations with paramilitary groups?
Maintaining Britain's image on the world stage
What was the main reason for the growing willingness of both sides to negotiate a peace settlement?
The mutual fear of 'mutually assured destruction'
What was the primary goal of the Northern Ireland Assembly established in 1998?
To end years of direct rule from Westminster
What was the main impact of the Good Friday Agreement on sectarian violence?
It reduced the frequency and publicity of incidents
What was the primary reason for the prolonged interruptions of the Northern Ireland Assembly?
Disagreements between Nationalists and Unionists
What was the significant shift in the mindset of both communities that contributed to the peace process?
A growing realization that violence was not achieving their goals
What was the result of the Protestants' political dominance in Northern Ireland?
The Protestants dominated in bureaucracy, government, and the police.
What was the main reason behind the Catholics' civil rights movement in Northern Ireland?
To address the discrimination they faced in various areas of life.
What was the main objective of the 'One man, one vote' demand by the Catholics?
To extend voting rights to all adults, not just householders.
What was the result of the clashes between NICRA marchers and the RUC in the Bogside area?
The RUC officers entered a Catholic civilian's house and severely beat him and his family.
Why did the British troops arrive in Londonderry and Belfast in August 1969?
To restore peace and order in the region.
What was the outcome of the continuous fighting in the Bogside area in August 1969?
The continuous fighting lasted for three days.
What was the peak of violence in Northern Ireland during the period mentioned?
1972, with nearly 500 deaths, including civilians and non-civilians.
What was the criticism against the RUC during the civil rights movement?
It was criticized for its sectarianism and police brutality.
What was the underlying motivation behind the Protestant-dominated government's actions, according to the Catholics?
To justify the domination of Protestants over Catholics.
What was the Catholics' initial response to the arrival of British troops in Northern Ireland?
They initially welcomed the British Army, as they did not trust the RUC.
This quiz assesses your understanding of the political landscape in Northern Ireland, particularly the dominance of Protestants and the tactics used to maintain their power. Test your knowledge of this sensitive period in history.
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