- 1. Celtic studies is an interdisciplinary field focusing on the languages, literatures, history, and culture of the Celtic-speaking peoples of Western Europe. It encompasses the study of the six modern Celtic languages - Irish, Scottish Gaelic, Manx, Welsh, Cornish, and Breton - as well as the ancient Celtic languages such as Old Irish, Old Welsh, and Gaulish. Scholars in Celtic studies explore a wide range of topics, including mythology, folklore, art, archaeology, and the impact of Celtic societies on the broader cultural landscape of Europe. The field is characterized by a deep appreciation for the rich heritage of the Celtic peoples and a commitment to preserving and understanding their traditions in a modern context.
Which language family do Celtic languages belong to?
A) Uralic
B) Indo-European
C) Afro-Asiatic
D) Dravidian
- 2. What is the capital city of Ireland?
A) Belfast
B) Cork
C) Galway
D) Dublin
- 3. What is the traditional musical instrument of Wales?
A) Fiddle
B) Accordion
C) Harp
D) Bagpipes
- 4. Who wrote the stories of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table?
A) William Shakespeare
B) Jane Austen
C) Leo Tolstoy
D) Geoffrey of Monmouth
- 5. Which festival is celebrated in Ireland on March 17th?
A) St. Patrick's Day
B) Easter
C) Halloween
D) Christmas
- 6. What is the traditional Celtic symbol representing the unity of all things?
A) Cross
B) Crescent Moon
C) Star of David
D) Triskele
- 7. Which mythical creature is often associated with Celtic folklore?
A) Mermaid
B) Leprechaun
C) Phoenix
D) Dragon
- 8. Who is considered the primary deity in Celtic mythology?
A) Ra
B) Odin
C) Lugh
D) Zeus
- 9. Which ancient Celtic celebration marks the halfway point between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice?
A) Lughnasadh
B) Beltane
C) Samhain
D) Imbolc
- 10. What is the name of the famous illuminated manuscript created by Celtic monks around 800 AD in Ireland?
A) Dead Sea Scrolls
B) Book of Kells
C) Magnus Liber
D) Codex Gigas
- 11. Which Celtic god is associated with the wilderness and hunting?
A) Apollo
B) Cernunnos
C) Thor
D) Anubis
- 12. What type of prehistoric monument is Newgrange in Ireland?
A) Stone circle
B) Mound
C) Passage tomb
D) Henge
- 13. Which famous Irish author wrote the novel 'Dracula'?
A) George Bernard Shaw
B) Bram Stoker
C) Oscar Wilde
D) James Joyce
- 14. Which Celtic festival celebrates the arrival of spring and the fertility of the land?
A) Lammas
B) Midsummer
C) Yule
D) Beltane
- 15. What is the national symbol of Scotland?
A) Rose
B) Shamrock
C) Thistle
D) Daffodil
- 16. Which Celtic festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and is associated with games and competitions?
A) Mabon
B) Samhain
C) Lughnasadh
D) Yule
- 17. Which famous Scottish bard wrote 'Auld Lang Syne'?
A) Robert Burns
B) J.K. Rowling
C) Robert Louis Stevenson
D) Walter Scott
- 18. Where did the Celts originate from?
A) Scandinavia
B) Central Europe
C) Asia
D) Middle East
- 19. What is the name of the Welsh national epic about King Arthur and his knights?
A) The Táin
B) Lebor Gabála Érenn
C) Deirdre of the Sorrows
D) Mabinogion
- 20. In Celtic folklore, what creatures are associated with the Otherworld?
A) Giants
B) Vampires
C) Fairies
D) Dragons
- 21. Which Irish saint is known for converting Ireland to Christianity?
A) Saint Patrick
B) Saint Brigid
C) Saint Brendan
D) Saint Columba
- 22. Which Welsh poet is considered one of the greatest figures in Welsh literature?
A) Hywel ab Owain Gwynedd
B) Taliesin
C) Aneirin
D) Dafydd ap Gwilym
- 23. Who were the ancient people known for their connection to Celtic culture?
A) The Celts
B) The Greeks
C) The Vikings
D) The Romans
- 24. Which Celtic festival marks the beginning of spring and is associated with Brigid?
A) Lunasa
B) Beltane
C) Samhain
D) Imbolc
- 25. Which famous archaeological site in England features a collection of standing stones arranged in a circle?
A) Newgrange
B) Stonehenge
C) Avebury
D) Callanish
- 26. Which Celtic goddess is associated with healing, fertility, and sovereignty?
A) Danu
B) Rhiannon
C) Morrigan
D) Brigid
- 27. What is the term for a type of ancient round house used by the Celts?
A) Cairn
B) Rath
C) Crannog
D) Broch
- 28. What is the name for the traditional Scottish musical instrument with bags of air?
A) Fiddle
B) Harp
C) Bagpipes
D) Bodhrán
- 29. What is the traditional woven cloth used in Celtic art and clothing?
A) Ikat
B) Batik
C) Tartan
D) Shibori
- 30. Which ancient Celtic tribe famously sacked Rome in 390 BC?
A) Senones
B) Gauls
C) Iceni
D) Celtiberians
- 31. Where is the Celtic heritage most prominently preserved today?
A) Italy
B) Ireland
C) Brazil
D) China
- 32. What is the name of the famous Celtic epic concerning the hero Cu Chulainn?
A) Lebor Gabála Érenn
B) Táin Bó Cúailnge
C) Fenian Cycle
D) The Mabinogion
- 33. Which legendary forest is associated with Celtic mythology?
A) Brocéliande
B) Trollheim
C) Sherwood
D) Black Forest
- 34. Who is the father of the Celtic sun god Lugh?
A) Morrigan
B) Dagda
C) Brigid
D) Cian
- 35. Which spiritual belief system is often associated with Celtic traditions?
A) Hinduism
B) Judaism
C) Druidism
D) Shinto
- 36. What is the primary language of instruction in traditional Irish bardic schools?
A) Old Irish
B) Modern Irish
C) English
D) Middle Irish
- 37. What is the name of the ancient Celtic language still spoken in parts of Scotland?
A) Cornish
B) Gaelic
C) Welsh
D) Breton
- 38. Which Roman author wrote about the Celtic druids in his works?
A) Tacitus
B) Pliny the Elder
C) Ovid
D) Julius Caesar
- 39. What is the national flower of Ireland?
A) Tulip
B) Rose
C) Daffodil
D) Shamrock
- 40. What is the traditional Celtic alcoholic beverage made from fermented honey?
A) Whiskey
B) Gin
C) Mead
D) Rum
- 41. Which legendary creature is said to inhabit the Scottish Highlands?
A) Chimera
B) Bigfoot
C) Loch Ness Monster
D) Phoenix
- 42. In Celtic mythology, who is the god of the sea and storms?
A) Dagda
B) Brigid
C) Lir
D) Mannanan mac Lir
- 43. Who was the legendary king of the Britons and leader against the Saxons?
A) Arthur
B) Cynan Dindaethwy
C) Llywelyn the Great
D) Aedan mac Gabhran
- 44. In Celtic folklore, what supernatural creature is said to dwell in lakes and is associated with misfortune?
A) Selkie
B) Bean Sidhe
C) Kelpie
D) Redcap
- 45. What is the name of the Irish warrior queen who fought against the Romans in the 1st century AD?
A) Boadicea
B) Maeve
C) Boudicca
D) Gwenhwyfar
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