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Wales Flashcards

1
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What is the capital city of Wales?

A

Cardiff

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True or False: Wales is one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom.

A

True

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3
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What language is predominantly spoken in Wales?

A

Welsh

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4
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Fill in the blank: The first Welsh Assembly was established in _____.

A

1999

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5
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Who was the last Prince of Wales before the title was abolished in 1282?

A

Llywelyn ap Gruffudd

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6
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What significant event occurred in 1536 regarding Wales?

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The Laws in Wales Acts were enacted, annexing Wales to England.

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7
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True or False: The industrial revolution had a major impact on Wales, particularly in coal mining.

A

True

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8
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What is the national flower of Wales?

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Daffodil

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9
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Which famous Welsh poet wrote ‘Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night’?

A

Dylan Thomas

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10
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What is the ancient name for Wales in Latin?

A

Cambria

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a famous castle in Wales? A) Windsor B) Caernarfon C) Edinburgh

A

B) Caernarfon

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12
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What year did Wales play its first international football match?

A

1876

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13
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True or False: The Welsh flag features a red dragon.

A

True

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14
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Fill in the blank: The primary river in Wales is the _____ River.

A

Severn

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15
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Who is known as the ‘Father of Modern Wales’?

A

David Lloyd George

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16
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Which battle in 1282 marked the conquest of Wales by England?

A

The Battle of Orewin Bridge

17
Q

What is the name of the Welsh national anthem?

A

Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau

18
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Multiple Choice: Which of these is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Wales? A) The Tower of London B) The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd C) The Roman Colosseum

A

B) The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd

19
Q

What year did Wales vote for devolution in a referendum?

A

1997

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The largest city in Wales is _____.

A

Cardiff

21
Q

True or False: The Welsh Assembly Government was established in 1999.

A

True

22
Q

What was the primary economic activity in Wales during the 19th century?

A

Coal mining

23
Q

Who was the first female member of Parliament for a Welsh constituency?

A

Nancy Astor

24
Q

Fill in the blank: The famous prehistoric monument in Wales is called _____.

A

Stonehenge

25
Q

What is the name of the Welsh national park that covers over 800 square miles?

A

Snowdonia National Park

26
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major historical figure in Welsh history? A) Henry VIII B) Owain Glyndŵr C) William the Conqueror

A

B) Owain Glyndŵr

27
Q

What major event took place in Wales in 1926?

A

The General Strike

28
Q

True or False: The Welsh language has official status in Wales.

A

True

29
Q

What is the highest peak in Wales?

A

Snowdon

30
Q

Fill in the blank: The Wales Millennium Centre is located in _____.

A

Cardiff

31
Q

Which historical period is known for the development of the Welsh coal industry?

A

The Industrial Revolution

32
Q

What was the name of the Welsh national movement that arose in the 20th century?

A

Plaid Cymru

33
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a traditional Welsh dish? A) Cawl B) Haggis C) Bara Brith

A

B) Haggis

34
Q

What year did Wales host the Rugby World Cup?

A

1999

35
Q

True or False: The term ‘Celtic’ is often used to describe the culture and languages of Wales.

A

True

36
Q

Fill in the blank: The Welsh name for Wales is _____.

A

Cymru

37
Q

What is the significance of the year 1282 in Welsh history?

A

It marks the conquest of Wales by England.

38
Q

Multiple Choice: Which event is commemorated by St. David’s Day? A) The founding of Wales B) The death of St. David C) The signing of the Magna Carta

A

B) The death of St. David

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