THE HISTORY OF ST. PATRICK

 1)      Match each date below with the correct historical event from the text:

Dates:	Events:
1.       5th Century 2.       17th of March 3.       9th or 10th Century 4.       1601 5.       1772	A. The first-ever St. Patrick’s Day celebration took place. B. St. Patrick was enslaved as a 16-year-old in Roman England. C. The first St. Patrick’s Day parade was held in Saint Augustine, Florida. D. St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on this date because it marks his death. E. A group of Irish soldiers in the English military marched through New York City to honour St. Patrick.

2) Read the text carefully and answer the following questions:

1. Who is Saint Patrick, and why do we celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

a) He was a king of Ireland who conquered the Romans.
b) He is the patron Saint of Ireland, credited with bringing Christianity to the country.
c) He was a famous Irish writer.

2. At what age was Saint Patrick enslaved, and where was he taken?

a) 10 years old, to France.
b) 16 years old, to Ireland.
c) 18 years old, to Rome.
d) 20 years old, to Scotland.

3. How did Saint Patrick explain the Holy Trinity to the people of Ireland?

a) He used a cross.
b) He used the leaves of a shamrock.
c) He used a circle.
d) He used three candles.

4. Why is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th?

a) It was the date Saint Patrick arrived in Ireland.
b) It was the day he escaped from captivity.
c) It was the date of Saint Patrick's death.
d) It was the day he became a bishop.

5. When did the first St. Patrick's Day parade take place, and where?

a) In Ireland, in the 8th century.
b) In New York, in 1772.
c) In Florida, in 1601.
d) In Dublin, in 1800.

 

3) Answer these questions about the history of St. Patrick

1.       What was the main feature of the early St. Patrick's Day celebrations?

2.       How did St. Patrick’s Day parades spread to America?

3.       What role did Irish soldiers play in the celebration of St. Patrick's Day in 1772?

4.       In addition to Ireland, where else is St. Patrick's Day celebrated today?

5.       What was the nature of the first St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City?