- 1. When did the union of England and Wales take place?
A) 1603
B) 1707
C) 1536
D) 1801
- 2. Who was the monarch that passed the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542?
A) Mary I
B) Elizabeth I
C) Henry VIII
D) Edward VI
- 3. Which legal system was imposed on Wales following the Laws in Wales Acts?
A) Roman law
B) Canon law
C) Napoleonic Code
D) English law
- 4. Which Welsh title was abolished by the Laws in Wales Act 1535?
A) Baron of Swansea
B) Duke of Cardiff
C) Prince of Wales
D) Lord of the Rings
- 5. What was the official language of legal proceedings in Wales post the Laws in Wales Acts 1535?
A) English
B) French
C) Welsh
D) Latin
- 6. Which king used the union of England and Wales to legitimize his claim to the English throne during the Wars of the Roses?
A) Richard II
B) Richard III
C) Edward IV
D) Henry VII
- 7. Which Act created the Principality of Wales within the Kingdom of England?
A) Act of Union 1707
B) Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542
C) Welsh Church Act 1914
D) Government of Wales Act 1998
- 8. What was the impact of the Laws in Wales Acts on the Welsh legal system?
A) Establishment of separate Welsh courts
B) Creation of a Welsh parliament
C) Integration into English legal system
D) Abolition of all legal codes
- 9. What is the capital city of Wales?
A) Dublin
B) Edinburgh
C) Belfast
D) Cardiff
- 10. Which famous poet is associated with Wales and its literary heritage?
A) Percy Bysshe Shelley
B) Geoffrey Chaucer
C) William Wordsworth
D) Dylan Thomas
- 11. What is the name of the government body responsible for maintaining and promoting the Welsh language?
A) British Council
B) Welsh Language Commissioner
C) National Assembly for Wales
D) Royal Society of Arts
- 12. Where is Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, located?
A) Snowdonia
B) Brecon Beacons
C) Peak District
D) Lake District
- 13. Which famous writer created the literary character of Sherlock Holmes, who is said to have retired to keep bees in Sussex, Wales?
A) Agatha Christie
B) Arthur Conan Doyle
C) J.R.R. Tolkien
D) Charles Dickens
- 14. What is the traditional Welsh dish made with melted cheese and a savory sauce over toast?
A) Haggis
B) Bubble and Squeak
C) Shepherd's Pie
D) Welsh Rarebit
- 15. Which sport is closely associated with Wales, known for its passionate support and national team?
A) Cricket
B) Rugby
C) Tennis
D) Football
- 16. What is the name of the medieval castle located in Cardiff, Wales?
A) Windsor Castle
B) Warwick Castle
C) Edinburgh Castle
D) Cardiff Castle
- 17. Which musical instrument is traditionally associated with Welsh culture?
A) Accordion
B) Harp
C) Bagpipes
D) Banjo
- 18. What is the national flower of Wales?
A) Daffodil
B) Rose
C) Shamrock
D) Thistle
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