Monarchy of Ireland

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/monarchy-of-ireland

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Monarchy of Ireland?Island in the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Great Britain
2. How big is Monarchy of Ireland?84,421 square kilometers (32,595 square miles)
3. What language do people speak in Monarchy of Ireland?English (de facto), Irish (Gaelic) (official in Republic of Ireland)
4. What is the capital (republic of ireland)?Dublin
5. What is the historical title?King of Ireland (established 1541)
6. What was the first type of king in Ireland before written records?Ancient Irish kings were tribal chieftains who later became known as High Kings, ruling over different parts of Ireland.

Gaelic Kingdoms: Independent Irish kingdoms that existed before and during English rule, preserving Irish culture and law.
Papal Bull: An official decree or charter issued by the Pope, carrying significant religious and political authority.
Dominion: A self-governing territory within the British Empire, with significant autonomy but acknowledging the British monarch as head of state.