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Quiz about AngleseyThe Island Amongst Islands

Anglesey-The Island Amongst Islands Quiz

Why is it so difficult to reach Anglesey from London but so easy to reach from Ireland? You would do well to remember this later on the quiz... All minutiae has been gleaned from Wikipedia.com under the heading "Anglesey".

A multiple-choice quiz by mos623. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
mos623

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
229,703

Updated
Nov 21 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the name of the body of water that separates Anglesey from the rest of Wales? Hint

Bryn Celli Ddu

Menai Strait

Ynys Llanddwyn Straits

Llanfaelog Bay

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Question 2 of 10

2. In terms of population, how many times larger is the city of Casnewydd than the entire island of Anglesey? Hint

Four times

Six times

Three times

Two times

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Question 3 of 10

3. From where in the county of Anglesey would someone depart if they intended to ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin? Hint

Humberside

Birkenhead

Holyhead

Carlisle

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which King of England evicted all of the populace from Llanfaes, built a castle there, and had the area populated with English citizens? Hint

William of Normandy

Canute

Edward I

Richard III

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Welsh population of Llanfaes relocated and founded which town? Hint

Abertawe

Niwbwrch

Caerdydd

Abergwaun

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Question 6 of 10

6. Prior to the eviction of the Llanfaes population, what Kingdom was the island of Anglesey a part of? Hint

Snowdonia

Gwynedd

Colwyn

Caernarfon

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Question 7 of 10

7. Members of what religion were attacked by Romans in the first Century A.D.? Hint

Druids

Triads

Dryads

Caer Gybi

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Question 8 of 10

8. What natural phenomenon helps to keep the climate on Anglesey fairly temperate? Hint

Geothermic springs

Volcanic activity

La Nina

The North Atlantic Drift

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Question 9 of 10

9. What do Mont St. Michel in France and Cribinau, Anglesey have in common? Hint

St. Michel instructed both towns to be built

Both towns are exactly 352 KM from their respective country's capital city

Immense zoological gardens

Both have churches built on islands that can be reached by foot at low tide

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the village with the longest place name in the United Kingdom? Hint

Cardiff

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

Swansea

Bangor

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the name of the body of water that separates Anglesey from the rest of Wales?

Answer: Menai Strait

The island of Anglesey is connected to the mainland by two bridges, the Menai Suspension Bridge and the Britannia Bridge. The first time I saw a photo of the suspension bridge, I was awestruck by the natural beauty of the shoreline on both sides. Unbelievable!

2. In terms of population, how many times larger is the city of Casnewydd than the entire island of Anglesey?

Answer: Two times

As my friend in Casnewydd (Newport) is fond of telling me, Newport is a city. Its population crossed 139,000 in 2004 and the island of Anglesey totalled less than 69,000 in that same year.

3. From where in the county of Anglesey would someone depart if they intended to ferry across the Irish Sea to Dublin?

Answer: Holyhead

Holyhead, or Caergybi in Welsh, is at the western end of the A55. Holyhead is actually on its own island, Holyhead Island naturally...

4. Which King of England evicted all of the populace from Llanfaes, built a castle there, and had the area populated with English citizens?

Answer: Edward I

Edward I stormed the west coast of Wales in an effort to cut off supply lines during his campaign to subjugate the Welsh.

5. The Welsh population of Llanfaes relocated and founded which town?

Answer: Niwbwrch

Niwbwrch (Newborough) at one time was the county town for the island. It was founded in 1303.

6. Prior to the eviction of the Llanfaes population, what Kingdom was the island of Anglesey a part of?

Answer: Gwynedd

Gwynedd was comprised of the northwest region of modern-day Wales. Now, Gwynedd is the county on the other side of the Menai Strait.

7. Members of what religion were attacked by Romans in the first Century A.D.?

Answer: Druids

The Druids are believed to have left their marks on Anglesey just like on the Salisbury Plain-menhirs or cromlechs.

8. What natural phenomenon helps to keep the climate on Anglesey fairly temperate?

Answer: The North Atlantic Drift

Curiously, The North Atlantic Drift didn't stop me from freezing when I was further south in Casnewydd...

9. What do Mont St. Michel in France and Cribinau, Anglesey have in common?

Answer: Both have churches built on islands that can be reached by foot at low tide

Just like my other favourite temple/church built on an island - Tanah Lot off the coast of Bali...

10. What is the name of the village with the longest place name in the United Kingdom?

Answer: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

I had to throw one easy one in for you. For this question, I was incredibly thankful for "Cut and Paste". Once again, all information was obtained from Wikipedia.com. If my quiz has made you sleepy at all, then Nos Da to you.

Source: Author mos623

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