Exploring Ireland

This worksheet covers key geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Ireland for Grade 8 social studies students.

Grade 8 Social studies GeographyCountries in EuropeIreland

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Standards

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.2CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RH.6-8.7

Topics

IrelandGeographyEuropeHistoryCulture

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided map and your knowledge of Ireland.

Refer to the map below to answer the following questions.

1. What is the capital city of the Republic of Ireland?

Belfast

Cork

Dublin

Galway

2. Which body of water lies to the east of Ireland?

Atlantic Ocean

Irish Sea

North Sea

Celtic Sea

3. The official languages of the Republic of Ireland are English and .

4. The famous Cliffs of Moher are located on the coast of Ireland.

5. Briefly describe one significant historical event in Ireland's past.

6. Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.

True

False

7. The shamrock is a national symbol of Ireland.

True

False