History of St. Patrick Day

• Question 1 out of 10

  Born in Roman Britain and later kidnapped by Irish pirates, this man helped bring Christianity to Ireland.

  St. Brendan

  St. Patrick

  St. Columba

  St. George

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• Question 2 out of 10

  Although he’s Ireland’s patron saint, St. Patrick was actually born in which part of Roman-occupied Britain?

  Ireland

  Scotland

  England

  Wales

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• Question 3 out of 10

  St. Patrick lived during this time, a period marked by the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

  2nd century

  5th century

  9th century

  12th century

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• Question 4 out of 10

  This is the country where St. Patrick became famous for his missionary work.

  Scotland

  England

  Ireland

  France

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• Question 5 out of 10

  Although green is now the holiday’s signature color, this was the one originally linked to St. Patrick.

  Blue

  Green

  White

  Gold

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• Question 6 out of 10

  This American city famously dyes its river green each year to celebrate March 17th.

  New York City

  Boston

  Chicago

  Philadelphia

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• Question 7 out of 10

  This is the Gaelic version of the name Patrick, still common in Ireland today.

  Padraig

  Seamus

  Conor

  Finnegan

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• Question 8 out of 10

  This mischievous mythical figure is a popular character during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

  Banshee

  Griffin

  Leprechaun

  Troll

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• Question 9 out of 10

  Though many assume it began in Ireland, the first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade actually took place in this city in 1601.

  New Orleans, Louisiana

  Savannah, Georgia

  St. Augustine, Florida

  Charleston, South Carolina

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• Question 10 out of 10

  This musical instrument, featured on Irish coins and the presidential seal of Ireland, is sometimes seen in St. Patrick’s Day imagery.

  Flute

  Fiddle

  Harp

  Drum

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