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