- 1. When did the union of England and Wales take place?
A) 1603
B) 1536
C) 1801
D) 1707
- 2. Who was the monarch that passed the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542?
A) Mary I
B) Elizabeth I
C) Edward VI
D) Henry VIII
- 3. Which legal system was imposed on Wales following the Laws in Wales Acts?
A) Canon law
B) Roman law
C) English law
D) Napoleonic Code
- 4. Which Welsh title was abolished by the Laws in Wales Act 1535?
A) Lord of the Rings
B) Prince of Wales
C) Duke of Cardiff
D) Baron of Swansea
- 5. What was the official language of legal proceedings in Wales post the Laws in Wales Acts 1535?
A) Welsh
B) English
C) French
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) Edward IV
C) Richard III
D) Henry VII
- 7. Which Act created the Principality of Wales within the Kingdom of England?
A) Welsh Church Act 1914
B) Act of Union 1707
C) Government of Wales Act 1998
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) Integration into English legal system
B) Creation of a Welsh parliament
C) Establishment of separate Welsh courts
D) Abolition of all legal codes
- 9. What is the capital city of Wales?
A) Edinburgh
B) Belfast
C) Cardiff
D) Dublin
- 10. Which famous poet is associated with Wales and its literary heritage?
A) Dylan Thomas
B) William Wordsworth
C) Percy Bysshe Shelley
D) Geoffrey Chaucer
- 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) Royal Society of Arts
D) British Council
- 12. Where is Mount Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales, located?
A) Brecon Beacons
B) Snowdonia
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) Arthur Conan Doyle
B) Agatha Christie
C) Charles Dickens
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) Shepherd's Pie
C) Haggis
D) Welsh Rarebit
- 15. Which sport is closely associated with Wales, known for its passionate support and national team?
A) Tennis
B) Football
C) Cricket
D) Rugby
- 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) Accordion
B) Harp
C) Banjo
D) Bagpipes
- 18. What is the national flower of Wales?
A) Daffodil
B) Rose
C) Shamrock
D) Thistle
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