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Ireland in the 19th century — Life in the UK Test practice questions

These practice questions cover Ireland in the 19th century, part of the A long and illustrious history chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.

Practice questions

1 · Ireland in the 19th century

Which idea did Charles Stuart Parnell support?

  1. Free trade
  2. The Union Flag
  3. Complete independence
  4. ✓ Home Rule — Correct answer
Explanation

Charles Stuart Parnell supported Home Rule. Under this idea, Ireland would remain in the UK but have its own parliament.

2 · Ireland in the 19th century

What did Charles Stuart Parnell support for Ireland?

  1. ✓ Home Rule — Correct answer
  2. Complete independence
  3. A military government
  4. Joining the Empire more closely
Explanation

Charles Stuart Parnell supported Home Rule, which meant Ireland would stay in the UK but have its own parliament. The Fenians wanted complete independence.

3 · Ireland in the 19th century

What caused the famine in Ireland in the middle of the 19th century?

  1. The Reform Act of 1832
  2. The Boer War
  3. The Irish Free State was created
  4. ✓ The potato crop failed — Correct answer
Explanation

The potato crop failed in the middle of the 19th century, and Ireland suffered a famine. A million people died from disease and starvation.

4 · Ireland in the 19th century

What crop failed in Ireland in the middle of the 19th century?

  1. ✓ Potatoes — Correct answer
  2. Barley
  3. Oats
  4. Wheat
Explanation

The potato crop failed in the middle of the 19th century, causing the Great Famine in Ireland. Many people died, and many others left the country.

5 · Ireland in the 19th century

Which city is one of the places named in the chapter where large Irish communities were found by 1861?

  1. Birmingham
  2. Belfast
  3. Cardiff
  4. ✓ Liverpool — Correct answer
Explanation

By 1861 there were large Irish populations in cities including Liverpool, London, Manchester and Glasgow. Liverpool is one of those cities.

6 · Ireland in the 19th century

What was one result of the potato crop failure in Ireland in the middle of the 19th century?

  1. The start of the Boer War
  2. The end of farming
  3. A new parliament
  4. ✓ A famine — Correct answer
Explanation

The potato crop failed in Ireland, and this led to a famine. A million people died from disease and starvation, and many others left the country.

7 · Ireland in the 19th century

What happened in Ireland in the middle of the 19th century when the potato crop failed?

  1. ✓ A famine followed — Correct answer
  2. The Chartists presented petitions
  3. The Boer War began
  4. Ireland became a republic
Explanation

When the potato crop failed, a famine followed in Ireland. A million people died from disease and starvation, and many others left the country.

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