60 Northern Ireland Quiz Questions and Answers

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It’s time to test your knowledge with this ultimate Northern Ireland Quiz.

Located on the island of Ireland, Northern Ireland is one of the 4 nations that makes up the United Kingdom. From Belfast to the Giant’s Causeway, there are so many places to visit. 

It also has a long and interesting history with the most famous part being the Troubles.

In recent years, Northern Ireland has also become a hot spot for cinema since that’s where HBO filmed Game of Thrones.

In this trivia game, you will find 6 rounds of questions and answers about Northern Ireland. Each correct answer is worth one point.

Round 1: Easy Northern Ireland Trivia Questions

1. What is the capital of Northern Ireland?
2. What is the currency in Northern Ireland?
3. With which country does Northern Ireland share its only land border?
4. What is the largest county in Northern Ireland?
5. What was Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site?
6. Which hit TV show set in Northern Ireland follows a group of teenage girls during The Troubles?
7. Which famous ship was built in Belfast and launched from Belfast Harbour?
8. What is the name of the mountain range in the South-East of Northern Ireland?
9. Which of Northern Ireland’s recognised minority languages originates from Scotland?
10. Which 1999 agreement put an end to The Troubles?

Round 1: Easy Northern Ireland Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the capital of Northern Ireland? Belfast
2. What is the currency in Northern Ireland? The Pound Sterling
3. With which country does Northern Ireland share its only land border? Republic of Ireland
4. What is the largest county in Northern Ireland? Tyrone
5. What was Northern Ireland’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site? Giant’s Causeway
6. Which hit TV show set in Northern Ireland follows a group of teenage girls during The Troubles? Derry Girls
7. Which famous ship was built in Belfast and launched from Belfast Harbour? The Titanic
8. What is the name of the mountain range in the South-East of Northern Ireland? Mourne Mountains
9. Which of Northern Ireland’s recognised minority languages originates from Scotland? Ulster Scots / Ullans 
10. Which 1999 agreement put an end to The Troubles? The Good Friday Agreement

Round 2: Northern Ireland Multiple-Choice Questions

1. How many cities are there in Northern Ireland?
   1. 4
   2. 6
   3. 8
   4. 10
2. What is the main colour on Northern Ireland’s official flag?
   1. White
   2. Red
   3. Blue
   4. It doesn’t have an official flag
3. Which of these actors was born in Northern Ireland?
   1. Saorise Ronan
   2. Kenneth Branagh
   3. Cillian Murphy
   4. Michael Fassbender
4. Which Northern Irish city is known for its 17th century city walls?
   1. Derry
   2. Bangor
   3. Newry
   4. Armagh
5. People in Northern Ireland can qualify for a British and an Irish passport. Which passport do most citizens opt for?
   1. British
   2. Irish
   3. Both
   4. None
6. Which of these foods is not included on a typical Ulster Fry?
   1. Toast
   2. Eggs
   3. Bacon
   4. Beans
7. Which fantasy world was inspired by the landscapes of Northern Ireland?
   1. Middle Earth
   2. Narnia
   3. Westeros 
   4. The Continent 
8. What animal is the symbol of Belfast?
   1. A bee
   2. A dolphin
   3. A seahorse
   4. A dragon
9. How tall is Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland?
   1. 650 metres / 2132 feet
   2. 750 metres / 2460 feet
   3. 850 metres / 2788 feet
   4. 950 metres / 3116 feet
10. Which of the following US Presidents was not the son of Northern Irish immigrants?
    1. Thomas Jefferson
    2. Andrew Jackson
    3. James Buchanan
    4. Chester Arthur 

Round 2: Northern Ireland Multiple-Choice Questions and Answers

1. How many cities are there in Northern Ireland? B. 6
2. What is the main colour on Northern Ireland’s official flag? D. It doesn’t have an official flag
3. Which of these actors was born in Northern Ireland? B. Kenneth Branagh
4. Which Northern Irish city is known for its 17th century city walls? A. Derry
5. People in Northern Ireland can qualify for a British and an Irish passport. Which passport do most citizens opt for? A. British 
6. Which of these foods is not included on a typical Ulster Fry? D. Beans
7. Which fantasy world was inspired by the landscapes of Northern Ireland? B. Narnia
8. What animal is the symbol of Belfast? C. A seahorse
9. How tall is Slieve Donard, the highest peak in Northern Ireland? C. 850 metres / 2788 feet
10. Which of the following US Presidents was not the son of Northern Irish immigrants? A. Thomas Jefferson

Round 3: Northern Ireland Quiz – True or False

1. Belfast was founded by the Vikings.
2. Northern Ireland is the least populated country in the United Kingdom.
3. Though Northern Ireland was founded to be a Protestant state, there are now more Catholics than Protestants in Northern Ireland.
4. There are more Polish speakers in Northern Ireland than Irish speakers.
5. Athletes from Northern Ireland can choose whether they want to compete for the UK or Ireland at the Olympics.
6. The Giant’s Causeway was caused by an ancient volcanic eruption.
7. The oldest pub in the UK is located in Bangor, Northern Ireland.
8. Northern Ireland has the youngest population of any country in the UK.
9. County Antrim is the only Northern Irish county which does not border the Republic of Ireland.
10. Game of Thrones was primarily filmed in Northern Ireland.

Round 3: Northern Ireland Quiz Answers – True or False

1. Belfast was founded by the Vikings. False
2. Northern Ireland is the least populated country in the United Kingdom. True
3. Though Northern Ireland was founded to be a Protestant state, there are now more Catholics than Protestants in Northern Ireland. True
4. There are more Polish speakers in Northern Ireland than Irish speakers. False
5. Athletes from Northern Ireland can choose whether they want to compete for the UK or Ireland at the Olympics. True
6. The Giant’s Causeway was caused by an ancient volcanic eruption. True
7. The oldest pub in the UK is located in Bangor, Northern Ireland. False.
8. Northern Ireland has the youngest population of any country in the UK. True
9. County Antrim is the only Northern Irish county which does not border the Republic of Ireland. False, County Down doesn’t either
10. Game of Thrones was primarily filmed in Northern Ireland. True

Round 4: Medium Northern Ireland Trivia Questions

1. Which historic Irish province was Northern Ireland part of before the partition?
2. Which Northern Irish actor has starred in films including Taken, Schindler’s List, Batman Begins and Love Actually?
3. What is the name of the Northern Irish parliament building?
4. Which Northern Irish political party refuses to vote in Westminster?
5. What is the tallest building in Northern Ireland?
6. Which Northern Irish lake is the largest in the UK and on the island of Ireland?
7. What is the least populous county in Northern Ireland?
8. What is the most successful Northern Irish football team by number of wins?
9. Which Northern Irish city has a skeleton on its town shield?
10. What is Northern Ireland’s longest river?

Round 4: Medium Northern Ireland Trivia Questions and Answers

1. Which historic Irish province was Northern Ireland part of before the partition? Ulster
2. Which Northern Irish actor has starred in films including Taken, Schindler’s List, Batman Begins and Love Actually? Liam Neeson
3. What is the name of the Northern Irish parliament building? Stormont
4. Which Northern Irish political party refuses to vote in Westminster? Sein Fein
5. What is the tallest building in Northern Ireland? The Obel Tower
6. Which Northern Irish lake is the largest in the UK and on the island of Ireland? Loch Neagh
7. What is the least populous county in Northern Ireland? Fermanagh
8. What is the most successful Northern Irish football team by number of wins? Linfield F.C.
9. Which Northern Irish city has a skeleton on its town shield? Derry
10. What is Northern Ireland’s longest river? River Bann

Round 5: Hard Northern Ireland Trivia Questions

1. What is the Gaelic name for Belfast?
2. In the 19th century, Belfast was the producer of linen in the world. What nickname did the city get based on its linen industry?
3. Which popular Irish snack is made at a 500 year old castle in County Armagh?
4. Which Northern Irish writer is widely recognised to be the country’s national poet?
5. Which Belfast landmark is sometimes called ‘Ireland’s Leaning Tower’?
6. Which city would you probably stay in if you were visiting the Ulster American Folk Park?
7. Which Irish mythological hero is said to have created Giants Causeway?
8. Which Northern Irish hotel, known for housing journalists, is the most bombed hotel in the world?
9. The Giant’s Ring is a mysterious prehistoric site created by some of Northern Ireland’s earliest settlers, but what was it used for in the Victorian era?
10. Which hill, just outside of Belfast, is known for its famous ‘Napoleon’s Nose’?

Round 5: Hard Northern Ireland Trivia Questions and Answers

1. What is the Gaelic name for Belfast? Béal Feirste
2. In the 19th century, Belfast was the producer of linen in the world. What nickname did the city get based on its linen industry? Linenopolis
3. Which popular Irish snack is made at a 500 year old castle in County Armagh? Taytos
4. Which Northern Irish writer is widely recognised to be the country’s national poet? Seamus Heaney
5. Which Belfast landmark is sometimes called ‘Ireland’s Leaning Tower’? The Albert Clock
6. Which city would you probably stay in if you were visiting the Ulster American Folk Park? Omagh
7. Which Irish mythological hero is said to have created Giants Causeway? Finn McCool
8. Which Northern Irish hotel, known for housing journalists, is the most bombed hotel in the world? Europa Hotel
9. The Giant’s Ring is a mysterious prehistoric site created by some of Northern Ireland’s earliest settlers, but what was it used for in the Victorian era? Horse Racing
10. Which hill, just outside of Belfast, is known for its famous ‘Napoleon’s Nose’? Cavehill

Round 6: Northern Ireland Picture Quiz

Round 6: Answers

1. Carrick-a-Rede
2. Dark Hedges
3. Giant’s Causeway
4. Dunluce Castle
5. Titanic Museum Belfast
6. Carrickfergus Castle
7. Tollymore Forest Park
8. Rathlin Island
9. Mussenden Temple
10. Enniskillen Castle

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