REVISION 1. What developments took place in education during the 1960s? 2. What was the Second Vatican Council? 3. What is ecumenism? 4. How did the role of women in Irish society change during the 1960s? 5. How did youth culture develop during the 1960s? 6. Give a brief description of the changes that occurred in the following during the 1960s: • Popular culture • Health and Welfare
7. What was the Broadcasting Authority Act? 8. What position did Eamonn Andrews hold during the early years of RTÉ and why did he resign? 9. What impact did RTÉ have on the following: • Social issues • Politics • Religion
HIGHER LEVEL
1. Which contributed to greater change in the Republic of Ireland, Vatican II or RTÉ? Argue your case, referring to both. (2013)
2. What economic and social developments took place in the Irish Republic during the period 1959–1970?
3. What impact did Gay Byrne and/or Breandán Ó hEithir have on Irish society? 4. How was Irish society of the 1960s different to that of the 1950s?
ORDINARY LEVEL 1. Write a short paragraph on the impact of RTÉ, 1962–1972. (2012) 2. What was the impact of Vatican II on Irish society? 3. Write a detailed paragraph on the changing role of women in the 1960s. 4. Write a short paragraph on Breandán Ó hEithir. (2011)
