The 2015 Year in Review Quiz
Every 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 Ireland
3. What important travel document got a facelift early last year- changing from book
format to a card? Passport
4. A new political party was formed in early 2015. What is the name of it? Renua
5. What type of camp was Auschwitz, situated in Southern Poland? Concentration Camp
6. 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? Madagasgar
7. Name the famous scientist, born in 1942, that is now confined to a wheelchair and
communicates using a voice synthesizer. Stephen Hawkings
8. Name the two artistes involved in the hit song Uptown Funk? Mark Ronson and Bruno
Mars
9. Mossy Bottom Farm is the setting for which animated movie, released in February 2015?
Shaun the Sheep
10. Singer Demetria Devonna Lovato is better known as who? Demi Lovato
11. This Ireland international narrowly lost out to James Rodriguez for the FIFA Puskas Goal
of the Year last year? Who is she? Stephanie Roche
12. 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 Bell
6. What country lies to the southeast of Australia, and contains two main islands? New
Zealand
7. Name the woolly animal, now extinct, that roamed the earth over 3,000 years ago?
Mammoth
8. Age of Ultron was the name of the second movie of this popular movie franchise. What
movie franchise are we talking about? Avengers
9. Molly Sterling was chosen to represent Ireland in what famous song contest last year?
Eurovision
10. Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCarthy combined for this chart topping hit last year.
Can you name it? Hint: Take your time! 4, 5 Seconds
11. What team was trophy-winning Niamh Briggs captain of last year? Ireland Women’s
Rugby Team
12. 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 Charles
3. 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 Everest
6. The colourful ‘Rainbow Mountains’ are found in this large Eastern country. What is the
country? China
7. Scientist Charles _________ wrote the book, ‘On the Origin of the Species’. Hint: He shares
his name with a city in Australia. Darwin
8. The 2015 animated movie Two by Two is based on what biblical tale? Noah’s Ark
9. Name the dinosaur movie that was released in the early summer of 2015? The Good
Dinosaur
10. Bad Blood was a hit single for this American songstress in May last year? Taylor Swift
11. What team won the 2015 Champions League? Barcelona
12. 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
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Q. 8
Q. 10
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’Riordan
Engineering students from Queens’ University in Belfast earned a Guinness World
Record for constructing a 600 Kg bridge. What was it made from? Meccano
What German car manufacturer came under fire towards the latter half of the year for
tampering with the emissions tests of their cars? Volkswagen
On what Market are stocks and bonds sold? The Stock Market
Irish man, James Hoban, designed a very famous building in the late 1700s. What is the
building? The White House, Washington DC, USA
The Tolka, the Dodder and the Camac are rivers in which Irish county? Dublin
The science of planets and stars is known as _____________? Astronomy
Previously known as 21 Demands, this Dublin band is now one of the leading rock bands
in the world. Who are they? Kodaline
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
What is the name of David Beckham’s eldest son? Brooklyn Beckham
What country did Jack Grealish finally decide to declare for last September? England
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 ________________. Longwood
9. 1D cancelled a concert in Belfast at the last minute because a member of the band fell ill.
Which member was it? Liam
10. 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 Lawrence
11. Name the captain of last year’s Irish Compromise Rules Team? Bernard Brogan
12. Who took over from Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager after the Northern
Irishman got the sack last October. Jurgen Klopp
Round 6
Name these famous faces of 2015
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Q. 2
Q. 4
Q. 5
Q. 7
Q. 8
Q. 10
Q.11
Q. 3
Q. 6
Q. 9
Q. 12
Answers
1. Cody Simpson
2. Lucinda Creighton
3. Brian Friel
4. Jonah Lomu
5. Maureen O’Hara
6. Joanne O’Riordan
7. David Cameron
8. WB Yeats
9. Jonathon Walters
10. Adele
11. Mark Zuckerberg
12. Andy Warhol