Life in the UK test practice question · History
In the 1840s, a crop disease caused the Great Famine in Ireland. Which crop failed?
Answer options
- PotatoesCorrect
- Barley
- Wheat
- Oats
Answer: Potatoes
Most poor families in Ireland lived on potatoes. About one million people died, and more than a million emigrated.
Checked 8 November 2026