- 1. St. Patrick's Day, also known as the Feast of St. Patrick, is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March 17th each year. It commemorates the death date of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The day is marked by parades, wearing of green attire, and the display of shamrocks as a symbol of Irish heritage. Celebrations often include traditional Irish music, dancing, and the consumption of Irish food and drinks, such as corned beef and cabbage, and, of course, plenty of Guinness beer. St. Patrick's Day is widely celebrated around the world, not only by the Irish diaspora but also by people of various nationalities who join in the festive spirit to honor Irish culture and history.
When is St. Patrick's Day celebrated?
A) April 1st
B) March 17th
C) February 14th
D) June 21st
- 2. What symbol is commonly associated with St. Patrick's Day?
A) Tulip
B) Daisy
C) Shamrock
D) Sunflower
- 3. In which country did St. Patrick live?
A) Scotland
B) Wales
C) England
D) Ireland
- 4. What color is often associated with St. Patrick's Day?
A) Green
B) Blue
C) Yellow
D) Red
- 5. What is the traditional meal eaten on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Sushi
B) Tacos
C) Pizza
D) Corned beef and cabbage
A) A pirate
B) A mythological creature
C) A famous actor
D) Patron saint of Ireland
- 7. What is the original color associated with St. Patrick?
A) Blue
B) Purple
C) Black
D) Orange
- 8. Which U.S. city dyes their river green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day?
A) Denver
B) Chicago
C) Las Vegas
D) Seattle
- 9. What is the legend about St. Patrick driving out of Ireland?
A) Snakes
B) Bears
C) Wolves
D) Birds
- 10. What is the traditional Irish instrument played on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Piano
B) Flute
C) Guitar
D) Bagpipes
- 11. What is the name of the beer commonly associated with St. Patrick's Day?
A) Guinness
B) Budweiser
C) Corona
D) Heineken
- 12. Where is St. Patrick buried?
A) St. Peter's Basilica
B) Westminster Abbey
C) Down Cathedral
D) Canterbury Cathedral
- 13. What is the national language of Ireland?
A) Spanish
B) German
C) Irish
D) French
- 14. Which symbol is associated with good luck on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Opening umbrella indoors
B) Four-leaf clover
C) Black cat
D) Broken mirror
- 15. What is the name of the river that flows through Dublin?
A) River Rhine
B) River Liffey
C) River Thames
D) River Seine
- 16. What is the capital city of Ireland?
A) Belfast
B) Galway
C) Cork
D) Dublin
- 17. What traditional Irish whiskey is famous worldwide?
A) Bushmills
B) Jameson
C) Johnny Walker
D) Jack Daniel's
- 18. In what year did St. Patrick supposedly die?
A) 461 AD
B) 532 AD
C) 389 BC
D) 674 AD
- 19. Name the Irish rock band famous for songs like 'With or Without You' and 'One'?
A) The Rolling Stones
B) Led Zeppelin
C) The Beatles
D) U2
- 20. In addition to Ireland, where is St. Patrick also recognized as a patron saint?
A) Brazil
B) China
C) Canada
D) Nigeria
- 21. St. Patrick is credited with bringing what to Ireland?
A) Magic
B) Art
C) Science
D) Christianity
- 22. Which traditional Irish dance is often performed on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Riverdance
B) Ballet
C) Tap dance
D) Hip hop
- 23. What does it mean if you find a four-leaf clover on St. Patrick's Day?
A) Success in love
B) Bad luck
C) Riches
D) Good luck
- 24. What gemstone is associated with Ireland?
A) Emerald
B) Sapphire
C) Ruby
D) Diamond
- 25. What mythical creatures are known for their love of gold and mischief?
A) Mermaids
B) Fairies
C) Leprechauns
D) Dragons
- 26. Who is often credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland?
A) St. George
B) St. Patrick
C) St. Andrew
D) St. David
- 27. What does the phrase 'Erin Go Bragh' mean?
A) Ireland forever
B) Cheers
C) Happy St. Patrick's Day
D) Good luck
- 28. The shamrock is said to have how many leaves?
A) Six
B) Four
C) Three
D) Five
- 29. What does the shamrock symbolize in relation to St. Patrick?
A) Holy Trinity
B) Love
C) Luck
D) Protection
- 30. What do people often do to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?
A) Go swimming
B) Fly kites
C) Ride roller coasters
D) Have a parade
- 31. Which city hosts the largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the world?
A) New York City
B) Dublin
C) Chicago
D) Boston
- 32. What is the traditional Irish bread made with baking soda?
A) Baguette
B) Soda Bread
C) Pumpernickel
D) Croissant
- 33. What is another name for a traditional Irish boat?
A) Yacht
B) Currach
C) Rowboat
D) Schooner
- 34. What is a popular activity on St. Patrick's Day that involves searching for hidden eggs?
A) Tug of war
B) Dance-off
C) Sack race
D) Egg hunting
- 35. Which of the following is a famous Irish author?
A) J.K. Rowling
B) James Joyce
C) William Shakespeare
D) Stephen King
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