The 2015 Year in Review QuizEvery January, The Primary Planet looks back over the year that was and picks out the moments that shaped it. The question is- Can you remember the answers? Why not ask your teacher to split the class into tables of 5 or 6 and try our 2015 Year in Review Quiz. The winners get bragging rights for the year- well, for the week anyway! Enjoy.

Round 1

Q. 7 Q. 8 Q. 12

1. What is the name of the helpline for children in Ireland, that received funding last January to stay open for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week? Childline

2. What new Irish TV channel went live on January 1, 2015? UTV Ireland3. What important travel document got a facelift early last year- changing from book

format to a card? Passport4. A new political party was formed in early 2015. What is the name of it? Renua5. What type of camp was Auschwitz, situated in Southern Poland? Concentration Camp6. This island which lies off the continent of Africa also shares its named with a popular

animated Movie, starring a lion, zebra, giraffe and hippo. What is it called? Madagasgar7. Name the famous scientist, born in 1942, that is now confined to a wheelchair and

communicates using a voice synthesizer. Stephen Hawkings8. Name the two artistes involved in the hit song Uptown Funk? Mark Ronson and Bruno

Mars9. Mossy Bottom Farm is the setting for which animated movie, released in February 2015?

Shaun the Sheep10. Singer Demetria Devonna Lovato is better known as who? Demi Lovato11. This Ireland international narrowly lost out to James Rodriguez for the FIFA Puskas Goal

of the Year last year? Who is she? Stephanie Roche12. Novak Djokovic won the 2015 Australian Open. What is the sport? Tennis

Round 2

Q. 5 Q. 9 Q. 11

1. A famous street in Dublin, known for fruit selling, was bought by the government for €4 million last year. What is the name of the street? Moore St

2. More wreckage from the Spanish Armada washed up on a beach in this Western county last March. Can you name the county, nicknamed the Yeats County? Sligo

3. Hatton Garden in London is a famous and exclusive district for the buying and selling of which precious items? Diamonds

4. Fill in the missing word. In March 2015, ______________ fell to 10%, down from a high of 15.1% in 2012? It begins with the letter u. Unemployment

5. Who invented the telephone? Alexander Graham Bell6. What country lies to the southeast of Australia, and contains two main islands? New

Zealand7. Name the woolly animal, now extinct, that roamed the earth over 3,000 years ago?

Mammoth8. Age of Ultron was the name of the second movie of this popular movie franchise. What

movie franchise are we talking about? Avengers9. Molly Sterling was chosen to represent Ireland in what famous song contest last year?

Eurovision10. Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCarthy combined for this chart topping hit last year.

Can you name it? Hint: Take your time! 4, 5 Seconds11. What team was trophy-winning Niamh Briggs captain of last year? Ireland Women’s

Rugby Team12. Last April, in the Barclay’s Premier League, Alan Pardew moved from Newcastle United

to this London based club. Can you name the club? Crystal Palace

Round 3

Q. 5 Q. 8 Q. 12

1. Last year marked the 100th anniversary of a famous ship sinking off the southern coast of Ireland. Can you name the ship? Lusitania

2. A prince visited Ireland in May of last year. Can you name him? Prince Charles3. What is the name given to someone who has to flee their home because of war? Refugee

4. What British politician was returned to No. 10 Downing Street in the British General Election last year? David Cameron

5. What achievement is Tensing Norgay famous for? Climbing Mount Everest6. The colourful ‘Rainbow Mountains’ are found in this large Eastern country. What is the

country? China7. Scientist Charles _________ wrote the book, ‘On the Origin of the Species’. Hint: He shares

his name with a city in Australia. Darwin8. The 2015 animated movie Two by Two is based on what biblical tale? Noah’s Ark9. Name the dinosaur movie that was released in the early summer of 2015? The Good

Dinosaur10. Bad Blood was a hit single for this American songstress in May last year? Taylor Swift11. What team won the 2015 Champions League? Barcelona12. An Irish racing legend retired in May of last year, having registered an incredible 4,357

career wins. First name Tony, last name ______________? McCoy

Round 4

Q. 4 Q. 8 Q. 101. An Irish woman was awarded the Outstanding Young Person of the Year award by

Junior Chamber International in August 2015. Can you name her? Joanne O’Riordan2. Engineering students from Queens’ University in Belfast earned a Guinness World

Record for constructing a 600 Kg bridge. What was it made from? Meccano3. What German car manufacturer came under fire towards the latter half of the year for

tampering with the emissions tests of their cars? Volkswagen4. On what Market are stocks and bonds sold? The Stock Market5. Irish man, James Hoban, designed a very famous building in the late 1700s. What is the

building? The White House, Washington DC, USA6. The Tolka, the Dodder and the Camac are rivers in which Irish county? Dublin7. The science of planets and stars is known as _____________? Astronomy8. Previously known as 21 Demands, this Dublin band is now one of the leading rock bands

in the world. Who are they? Kodaline9. Film crews returned to Skellig Michael in late 2015 to shoot scenes from the recently

released Star Wars movie. What is the full name of this movie? Star Wars: The Force Awakens

10. What is the name of David Beckham’s eldest son? Brooklyn Beckham11. What country did Jack Grealish finally decide to declare for last September? England12. Who won the 2015 Rugby World Cup Final? New Zealand

Round 5

Q. 3 Q. 10 Q. 12

1. What coins are planned for eventual removal from circulation across Europe? 1c and 2c coins

2. Donegal man, William C Campbell, won a very prestigious award in November 2015. What was the name of it? Nobel Science Award

3. What was the name of the hurricane that battered Mexico in October, 2015, reaching wind speeds of 245mph (395 km/h)? Patricia

4. There was only one tax rise in last year’s Budget. What was it imposed on? Hint: Very unhealthy. Cigarettes

5. Seven men signed this important document on April 24, 1916. What is the document commonly known as? The Proclamation

6. This county borders Tipperary, Galway, Roscommon, Westmeath, Meath, Kildare and Laois. Can you name it? Offaly

7. What annual week-long celebration enjoyed its 20th anniversary last November and focused on ‘Design Your Future’ as its main theme? Science Week

8. Complete this Irish movie title, The Legend of ________________. Longwood9. 1D cancelled a concert in Belfast at the last minute because a member of the band fell ill.

Which member was it? Liam10. Katniss Everdeen appeared for the last time in cinemas as Mockingjay Part II hit the

screens in late 2015? Who plays this heroic character? Jennifer Lawrence11. Name the captain of last year’s Irish Compromise Rules Team? Bernard Brogan12. Who took over from Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager after the Northern

Irishman got the sack last October. Jurgen Klopp

Round 6Name these famous faces of 2015

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Q. 10 Q.11 Q. 12

Answers

1. Cody Simpson2. Lucinda Creighton3. Brian Friel4. Jonah Lomu

5. Maureen O’Hara6. Joanne O’Riordan7. David Cameron8. WB Yeats9. Jonathon Walters10. Adele11. Mark Zuckerberg12. Andy Warhol