Geography of Wales - Test
- 1. Which of the following is the capital city of Wales?
A) Cardiff
B) Bangor
C) Aberystwyth
D) Swansea
- 2. Which sea borders Wales to the west?
A) Baltic Sea
B) North Sea
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Irish Sea
- 3. What is the highest mountain in Wales?
A) Pen-y-Fan
B) Snowdon
C) Ben Nevis
D) Cadair Idris
- 4. Wales is known for its coal mining industry. Which region in Wales was historically famous for coal mining?
A) West Wales
B) Mid Wales
C) North Wales
D) South Wales
- 5. Which river runs through the capital city of Cardiff?
A) River Taff
B) River Usk
C) River Dee
D) River Severn
- 6. Which international airport serves as the main gateway to Wales?
A) Aberystwyth Airport
B) Cardiff Airport
C) Swansea Airport
D) Bangor Airport
- 7. What is the name of the island off the northwest coast of Wales known for its rugged beauty and Celtic history?
A) Puffin Island
B) Bardsey Island
C) Holy Island
D) Anglesey
- 8. Which Welsh festival is celebrated on March 1st in honor of the patron saint of Wales?
A) St. David's Day
B) Eisteddfod
C) National Eisteddfod of Wales
D) Gŵyl Fair y Canhwyllau
- 9. What is the traditional Welsh dish made with stewed lamb and vegetables called?
A) Bara brith
B) Cawl
C) Welsh Rarebit
D) Laverbread
- 10. In which national park can you find the picturesque village of Beddgelert in Wales?
A) Ynys Mon (Anglesey) National Park
B) Snowdonia National Park
C) Brecon Beacons National Park
D) Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
- 11. What is the name of the Welsh language channel operated by the British Broadcasting Corporation?
A) Cymru Television
B) BBC Cymru
C) S4C
D) Welsh TV
- 12. Who is the patron saint of Wales?
A) Saint George
B) Saint David
C) Saint Patrick
D) Saint Andrew
- 13. Which famous castle in Wales is known for its iconic red walls?
A) Cardiff Castle
B) Conwy Castle
C) Caernarfon Castle
D) Harlech Castle
- 14. Which famous Welsh poet wrote the poem 'Do not go gentle into that good night'?
A) R. S. Thomas
B) Gwyneth Lewis
C) Dylan Thomas
D) Llywarch Hen
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