$1000 Minute Friday, March 15th

1)    What colour is traditionally associated with St. Patrick’s Day?
(Green- Originally it was Blue)

 

 

 

 

 

 

2)    NAME the brand of beer most commonly known to be brewed in Dublin, Ireland?
(Guinness)

 

 

 

 

 

 

3)    How many leaves does a shamrock have?
(3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

4)    In Irish folklore, what is said to be found at the end of a rainbow?
(Pot of gold)

 

 

 

 

 

 

5)    The three colours of Ireland’s flag are green, white and WHICH other colour?
(Orange)

 

 

 

 

 

 

6)    TRUE OR FALSE: The first official St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in Ireland in 1737.
(False- New York City in 1762)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7)    What day of March is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated on?
(17^th)

 

 

 

 

 

 

8)    Which Illinois city dyes its river green in honour of St. Patrick’s Day?
(Chicago)

 

 

 

 

 

 

9)    SPELL: Leprechaun.
(L-E-P-R-E-C-H-A-U-N)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10)  What is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland?
(Dublin)