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Where was St. Patrick born?
His birthplace is often believed to be in Britain. It was not in Ireland, however.- Not an Irish born man
- Myth surrounds his
origins - Influence on Irish
Christianity
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What is the most famous illuminated manuscript copied by Irish monks?
BOOK OF KELLS is a famous illuminatedmanuscript .- Created by
Irish monks - Contains the four Gospels
- Represents medieval art
- Seen as an Irish National treasure
- Created by
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What reasons explain the importance of Christianity in Ireland's history?
Christianity shaped multiple aspects of Irish life.- System of
learning Identity formationChurches as gathering places- Huge influence for
centuries
- System of
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How many people died during the Troubles in Ireland?
Approximately 3,500 people lost their lives.- Significant violence
- Lasting impact on society
- Political conflicts
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How did the English consolidate control over Ireland in the 16th and 17th centuries?
English control was secured through multiple strategies:- Plantation of Protestants from Great Britain, especially in Ulster
- Intertwining British and Irish governments (King of England became King of Ireland in 1542)
- Military intervention, e.g., Cromwell in the 1650s
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How were Irish Catholics, particularly farmers, affected by English policies?
English policies resulted in significant land loss for Catholics.- More land taken away from Catholics
- Land given or sold to Protestants
- Catholic farmers became tenants
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What was Home Rule and how did it influence Anglo-Irish relations from 1870 to 1914?
Home Rule aimed for Ireland's autonomy within the UK, impacting relations:- Control over education, agriculture, housing
- Increased influence of Irish MPs in Westminster
- Resulted in the Home Rule Act of 1914
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Which two paramilitary groups were prominent in 20th century Ireland, and what were their affiliations?
The two groups are:- IRA (Irish Republican Army) - Republican/Nationalist
- UDA (Ulster Defence Association) - Unionist/Loyalist
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How is Ulster related to the Troubles in Ireland?
Ulster is significant because:- It is one of the four traditional great
provinces of Ireland. - Has a predominantly
Protestant population due to theplantation . - Is synonymous with
Northern Ireland today.
- It is one of the four traditional great
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Identify symbols of nationalist and unionist identity in Ireland.
Symbols include:
Nationalist (Republican )Catholic - ÉIRE
- Gaelic language
Irish Tricolor Flag- Sinn Féin
Gaelic Football
Unionist (Loyalist )- Union Jack flag
- Loyalty to The Queen
Protestant - ULSTER
- Orangemen
- Battle of the Boyne
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