Saint Patrick Quiz - Iconic Historical Photos

The Saint Patrick Quiz.

The saints of the Christian faith are truly fascinating people for the most part. Oftentimes their legends are so larger than life that common onlookers are unable to separate fact from fiction surrounding these individuals. Whether they be St. George who allegedly slayed a great serpent or St. Padre Pio who received the wounds of stigmata for his dedication to helping the children of God. The traces of divinity that slip into these stories may bother a number of historians, but they still allude to a number of interesting implications when taken either figuratively or at face value.

Case in point, let us turn our attention to Saint Patrick. Patrick is one of the most famous Christian saints of all time. The man’s legacy has spread out to touch multiple corners of the globe. What’s more, that legacy contains a wealth of genuine grounded history as well as some of the more divine elements that make the saints such interesting subjects of study. Patrick was at the head of great social change. His charisma and wisdom spoke to a people with such authority that he was able to shake the foundations of an entire nation. What’s more, he become something of a folk hero in his own time so great was his popularity.

This quiz will seek to highlight a blend of the history and legends surrounding Patrick. While we can’t say with certainty whether one hundred percent of the divine acts attributed to Patrick were entirely accurate, they are still a part of his history as he is perceived now.

How much do you know about this iconic historical figure? Take our Saint Patrick Quiz to find out.

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Instructions: Answer each question to the best of your ability. Once you select an answer, you will then find out if it correct or not. There will also be an explanation to help you learn more about history. An orange “Continue” button will appear and allow you to move to the next question.

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Patrick is the patron saint of what nation which he is famously associated with?

Italy

Germany

England

Ireland

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In spite of Patrick being patron saint of Ireland, he was originally from what other European country?

Sweden

France

Italy

Britain

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According to legend, Saint Patrick cast out what type of creature from Ireland?

Rats

Bats

Snakes

Wolves

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Patrick utilized what kind of plant (now a symbol of Ireland itself) to teach people about the Christian concept of the divine trinity?

An orchid

A shamrock

A daffodil

An oak leaf

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When Patrick was around sixteen years of age, why did he first travel to Ireland?

He was captured as a slave and brought to Ireland.

He traveled there to find his lost father.

He wound up there accidentally after being lost at sea.

He traveled there as a knight to fight the Celtic peoples.

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What is the name of the autobiography of Saint Patrick?

The Alchart of Patrick

The Hymnus of Patrick

The Dulgia of Patrick

The Confessio of Patrick

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What is the land in North Ireland which Patrick was the first-ever bishop of?

Armagh

Urbane

Costelle

Pourieau

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What is the name of this saint who was Patrick's predecessor and who was the first bishop of any Irish territories?

Gadfrieg

Palladius

Paracelsus

Tannenbaum

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Patrick claimed that he was urged to evangelize to Ireland by visions of a figure who bore what name?

Alsdan

Therese

Eislehart

Victoricus

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Patrick was a bishop in charge of all other bishops in Ireland. What is the ecclesiastical title for someone who is a bishop that leads other bishops in a region.

Poplar

Ulnom

Hierarch

Primate

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One of the legends surrounding Patrick was that he once planted his staff into the ground and taught near it for so long that it became a tree. What is the name of this legendary tree?

Oleimann

Yggdrasil

Aspatria

Burkonpatric

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What is the name of this style of cross associated with Ireland and Saint Patrick?

The Cross Ordun.

The Cross Favulae

The Cross Pattee

The Cross Pirryie

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What Catholic Pope canonized Patrick officially?

None

Benedict XVI

John II

Honest III

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What cathedral in Downpatrick, North Ireland houses Patrick's remains according to legend?

Down Cathedral

Town Cathedral

Crown Cathedral

Proud Cathedral

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On what date annually does Saint Patrick's Day fall?

February 28th

March 17th

April 2nd

April 10th

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