What is the capital city of Wales?
a) Cardiff
b) Swansea
c) Newport
d) Wrexham
Answer: a) Cardiff
Which flower is associated with Wales?
a) Tulip
b) Daffodil
c) Rose
d) Sunflower
Answer: b) Daffodil
Which mountain range runs through Wales?
a) Alps
b) Rockies
c) Andes
d) Snowdonia
Answer: d) Snowdonia
The “Eisteddfod” is a traditional Welsh festival celebrating:
a) Music and poetry
b) Food and drink
c) Sports and games
d) Theater and dance
Answer: a) Music and poetry
The longest river in Wales is:
a) Thames
b) Severn
c) Mersey
d) Dee
Answer: b) Severn
Which historical castle is located in Cardiff?
a) Windsor Castle
b) Edinburgh Castle
c) Conwy Castle
d) Cardiff Castle
Answer: d) Cardiff Castle
Which famous Welsh poet is known for his works in the English language?
a) R.S. Thomas
b) Dylan Thomas
c) Aneirin
d) Taliesin
Answer: b) Dylan Thomas
The “Gower Peninsula” is known for its:
a) Industrial heritage
b) Mining towns
c) Beautiful beaches
d) Dense forests
Answer: c) Beautiful beaches
Which island located off the northwest coast of Wales is known for its unique landscapes and Welsh language community?
a) Isle of Man
b) Anglesey
c) Isle of Wight
d) Channel Islands
Answer: b) Anglesey
“Saint David’s Day” is a celebration of:
a) Welsh rugby
b) Welsh music
c) Welsh language
d) Welsh patron saint
Answer: d) Welsh patron saint
What is the traditional Welsh dish made from boiled leeks and cheese sauce?
a) Haggis
b) Shepherd’s Pie
c) Laverbread
d) Cawl
Answer: c) Laverbread
The town of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch is known for having the longest:
a) River
b) Name
c) Bridge
d) Beach
Answer: b) Name
The “Red Dragon” appears on the national flag of Wales. What is its Welsh name?
a) Y Ddraig Goch
b) Y Dyn Goch
c) Yr Arth Goch
d) Y Cwn Goch
Answer: a) Y Ddraig Goch
Which Welsh poet wrote the famous poem “Do not go gentle into that good night?
a) R.S. Thomas
b) Aneirin
c) Dylan Thomas
d) Taliesin
Answer: c) Dylan Thomas
The “Millennium Stadium” in Cardiff is primarily used for:
a) Cricket matches
b) Rugby matches
c) Horse racing
d) Soccer matches
Answer: b) Rugby matches
Which famous actor from Wales played the role of Zorro in the movie “The Mask of Zorro”?
a) Tom Hardy
b) Anthony Hopkins
c) Michael Sheen
d) Catherine Zeta-Jones
Answer: b) Anthony Hopkins
“Cymru” is the Welsh name for:
a) England
b) Scotland
c) Wales
d) Ireland
Answer: c) Wales
The “National Library of Wales” is located in which town?
a) Swansea
b) Aberystwyth
c) Bangor
d) Newport
Answer: b) Aberystwyth
Which festival, celebrated in Wales, marks the arrival of spring and is similar to Halloween?
a) Samhain
b) Beltane
c) Imbolc
d) Yule
Answer: b) Beltane
The “Royal Welsh Show” is a major agricultural event held annually in which town?
a) Swansea
b) Cardiff
c) Llandudno
d) Builth Wells
Answer: d) Builth Wells
The “Bardsey Island” is often referred to as the:
a) Island of Saints
b) Island of Pirates
c) Island of Kings
d) Island of Mermaids
Answer: a) Island of Saints
St. Fagans National Museum of History” showcases:
a) Ancient Egyptian artifacts
b) Modern art
c) Welsh history and culture
d) Prehistoric dinosaur fossils
Answer: c) Welsh history and culture
Which famous Welsh poet wrote the poem “And Death Shall Have No Dominion”?
a) R.S. Thomas
b) Aneirin
c) Dylan Thomas
d) Taliesin
Answer: c) Dylan Thomas
The “Brecon Beacons” is a mountain range known for:
a) Coal mining
b) Limestone caves
c) Volcanic activity
d) Diamond mining
Answer: b) Limestone caves
The “Glyndŵr Rising” was a rebellion led by:
a) Owain Glyndŵr
b) William Wallace
c) Robert the Bruce
d) Henry Tudor
Answer: a) Owain Glyndŵr
The “Aberfan disaster” in 1966 was a tragic event involving:
a) A volcanic eruption
b) A coal mining accident
c) A tsunami
d) A plane crash
Answer: b) A coal mining accident
Which Welsh author is known for the “Pendragon” series of historical novels?
a) Roald Dahl
b) Ken Follett
c) Terry Pratchett
d) Catherine Fisher
Answer: d) Catherine Fisher
The “Llanberis Pass” is a popular destination for:
a) Shopping
b) Rock climbing
c) Beach activities
d) Skiing
Answer: b) Rock climbing
The “Cardigan Bay” is known for its population of:
a) Polar bears
b) Dolphins
c) Crocodiles
d) Penguins
Answer: b) Dolphins
The “Ffestiniog Railway” is a heritage railway primarily known for:
a) Transporting coal
b) High-speed travel
c) Offering scenic tours
d) Space tourism
Answer: c) Offering scenic tours
Which traditional Welsh folk instrument is similar to a harp but smaller?
a) Bagpipes
b) Mandolin
c) Violin
d) Telyn
Answer: d) Telyn
The “Wales Millennium Centre” is a performing arts venue located in:
a) Swansea
b) Cardiff
c) Bangor
d) Newport
Answer: b) Cardiff
“Portmeirion” is a unique Italianate village located in which part of Wales?
a) North Wales
b) South Wales
c) East Wales
d) West Wales
Answer: a) North Wales
The “Llyn Peninsula” is known for its:
a) Large shopping malls
b) Coal mines
c) Spectacular coastline
d) Dense forests
Answer: c) Spectacular coastline
The “Merthyr Rising” of 1831 was a protest against:
a) Religious reform
b) Mining conditions
c) Taxation policies
d) Fishing regulations
Answer: b) Mining conditions
Which town is home to the annual “Hay Festival,” celebrating literature and the arts?
a) Hay-on-Wye
b) Llandudno
c) Pembroke
d) Brecon
Answer: a) Hay-on-Wye
The “Swansea Bay” area is known for:
a) Gold mining
b) Rare bird species
c) Industrial heritage
d) Desert landscapes
Answer: c) Industrial heritage
The “Clwydian Range” is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in:
a) North Wales
b) South Wales
c) East Wales
d) West Wales
Answer: a) North Wales
The “Devil’s Bridge” is a popular tourist attraction located in:
a) Cardiff
b) Swansea
c) Aberystwyth
d) Llandudno
Answer: c) Aberystwyth
The “Pontcysyllte Aqueduct” is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its:
a) Underwater diving opportunities
b) Skiing facilities
c) Canal boat rides
d) Bungee jumping experiences
Answer: c) Canal boat rides
The “Welsh Highland Railway” is a narrow-gauge heritage railway connecting which two towns?
a) Caernarfon and Porthmadog
b) Cardiff and Swansea
c) Llandudno and Conwy
d) Newport and Chepstow
Answer: a) Caernarfon and Porthmadog
The “Anglesey Sea Zoo” is an aquarium dedicated to showcasing marine life in:
a) The Mediterranean Sea
b) The Caribbean Sea
c) The Irish Sea
d) The Red Sea
Answer: c) The Irish Sea
The “Pistyll Rhaeadr” waterfall is one of the tallest waterfalls in Wales and is located in which county?
a) Gwynedd
b) Carmarthenshire
c) Powys
d) Ceredigion
Answer: c) Powys
The “National Eisteddfod of Wales” is an annual festival celebrating Welsh culture, including:
a) Music and dance
b) Dog racing
c) Horse riding
d) Car racing
Answer: a) Music and dance
The “Llanddwyn Island” is known for its picturesque lighthouse and association with:
a) Pirates
b) Saints
c) Vikings
d) Knights
Answer: b) Saints
The “Welsh Mountain Zoo” is located in which town?
a) Caernarfon
b) Wrexham
c) Colwyn Bay
d) Bangor
Answer: c) Colwyn Bay
The “Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod” is an annual music festival held in:
a) Cardiff
b) Swansea
c) Llangollen
d) Aberystwyth
Answer: c) Llangollen
The “Cambrian Mountains” are known for their:
a) Desert landscapes
b) Diamond mines
c) Ancient forests
d) Limestone caves
Answer: c) Ancient forests
Which historical Welsh figure is associated with the motto “Y Ddraig Goch Ddyry Cychwyn” (The Red Dragon will lead the way)?
a) Owain Glyndŵr
b) King Arthur
c) St. David
d) Merlin
Answer: a) Owain Glyndŵr
The “Welsh Harp” is a reservoir located in which city?
a) Cardiff
b) Swansea
c) Wrexham
d) London
Answer: d) London
