Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
In which year was Ireland divided into two countries?
- A1916
- B1913
- C1922Right answer
- D1949
Answer: 1922
A peace treaty was signed in 1921, and in 1922 Ireland split in two: Northern Ireland stayed in the UK and the rest became the Irish Free State.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "The 20th century". Practice question 217 of 651, written in our own words.