History
When did Welsh become one of the official languages of Wales?
2011
What played an important role in Welsh industry?
The coal industry
How many official languages does Wales have?
Two: English and Welsh.
What does “Croeso i Gymru” mean?
Welcome in Wales
How were pupils in the early 1800s punished for speaking Welsh in school?
By having to wear a sign that read “Welsh Not”.
What does ab/ap in some names mean? (e.g. Hywel ab Owain)
Son of. It’s similar to the “Mc” in Scotland.
How many national parks are there in Wales?
Three: Eryri (Snowdonia), Pembrokeshire Coast and Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)
What does “Draig” mean?
Dragon
From what group of Celtic languages did Welsh evolve from?
Common Brittonic
When did the BBC first establish Radio Cymru (in Welsh) and Radio Wales (in English) as separate radio services?
1923
1935
1979
2004
1979
Roughly what percentage of the Welsh population can speak Welsh?
Only 27.7% according to government statistics
What does “Shwmae” mean?
Alright?