英语国家概况问答题汇总

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1 .Why is Ireland also called the Emerald Isle?

Because rolling farmlands and pastures cover the central part the island and they remain green all year around

2. What percentage of people are Roman Catholics?

93.1% of people are Roman Catholics.

3. When and how did the partition of Ireland occur?

The partition of Ireland occurred on 1921 under the Anglo Irish Treaty.

4. When did Eire become the republic of Ireland?

Eire became the Republic of Ireland in April 1949

5. How many permanent kingdoms were there on the island by the third century AD?

By the third century AD there were five permanent kingdoms on the island, including Ulster, Connacht, Leinster, Meath and Munster, with a high king at Tara.

6. Who was the first king to bring all Ireland under English control?

Henry VIII was the first king to bring all Ireland under English control.

7. When did Ireland establish diplomatic relations with China?

Ireland established diplomatic relations with China on June 22 1972.

8. When did the country get its name?

The name of the country was officially changed to Ireland (Eire in Gaelic) in 1937.

9. What is the Republic of Ireland also called? Which city is its capital city?

The Republic of Ireland is also call Eire, its capital city is Dublin.

10. What is the most significant feature of Irish landscape?

The most significant feature of Irish landscape is bogs.

11. What are the official languages in Ireland? Which is the first official language?

The official languages in Ireland are Irish and English. Irish is the first official language. 12. Which religion in Ireland is the largest non-Catholic denomination?

The Anglican Church of England is the largest non-Catholic denomination.

13. What mind became more violent in the early decades of the 20th century and climaxed in the Easter Uprising?

Nationalism became stronger and even more violent in the early decades of the 20th century and climaxed in the Easter Uprising of 1916.

14. What is the full name for IRA?

The full name for IRA is Irish Republican Army.

15. What Treaty did British sign in 1921? What was it about?

In 1921 the British signed the Anglo-Irish Treaty. The British government agreed to organize a partition of Ireland.

16. When did the Republic of Ireland become an EC member state?

In 1973 the Republic of Ireland became an EC member state.

17. What foreign policy has Ireland adhered to since independence?

Since independence Ireland has adhered to a policy of neutrality and nonalignment.

18. Who is the head of the State of Ireland?

The president is the head of the State of Ireland.

19. Who is the head of government?

The Prime Minister is the head of government.

20. What does the Irish Oireachtas consist of?

The Oireachtas consists of two houses: the House of Representative and the Senate.

21. What are the Ireland’s main industries?

Its main industries are manufacturing, mining and energy.

22. What kind of language is Irish?

Irish is a Celtic language.

23. Who is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century?