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What is the name of the 9th-century Welsh manuscript that contains some of the earliest references to King Arthur?
The Black Book of Carmarthen
Which Welsh castle is considered one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Europe and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
What is the only town in Wales to have hosted the National Eisteddfod more than 20 times?
Aberystwyth
What rare Brythonic language, related to Welsh, was spoken in parts of Scotland until it became extinct?
Cumbric
What is the traditional Welsh poetic form consisting of 24 strict meters called?
Cynghanedd
Which prehistoric monument in Wales is believed to be linked to the origins of Stonehenge?
Bluestone quarries in Preseli Hills
Which 18th-century Welsh pirate was known as the "King of Madagascar"?
David Griffith (a.k.a. Captain Tew, though the claim is debated)
Which Welsh-born scientist won the Nobel Prize in 1973 for discoveries in radio astronomy?
Sir Martin Ryle
What is the highest recorded temperature ever in Wales, and where was it recorded?
37.1°C (98.8°F) in Hawarden, Flintshire (July 2022)
Which Welsh ruler was the last native Prince of Wales before the title was taken by the English Crown?
Llywelyn ap Gruffudd (Llywelyn the Last)