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Welsh Wonders Trivia Quiz

This is a mixture of little known Welsh firsts and not neccessarily accepted by the rest of the world but claimed by the Principality as true, open to conjecture in some parts.

A multiple-choice quiz by mochyn. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
mochyn

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
201,927

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
683

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Question 1 of 10

1. Robert Recorde was responsible for the invention of which mathematical symbol? Hint

The percentage symbol

The "equals" symbol

The "greater than" symbol

Brackets

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Question 2 of 10

2. In 1895, Bill Frost achieved a notable first which has gone largely unnoticed by the rest of the world. What did he achieve? Hint

Achieved the first heavier than air powered flight

Invented the first hydro power scheme.

Invented the first washable teddy bear

Achieved the honour of being the first Welshman to swim the English Channel

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Question 3 of 10

3. In 1954, the first truly washable toy animal was produced. What animal was it? Hint

Garfield

Paddington

Teddy bear

Winnie the Pooh

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Question 4 of 10

4. William Henry Preece was the first person to introduce this instrument into the United Kingdom? Hint

Computer

Telescope

Telephone

Television

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the first person to win the Embassy World Darts crown in 1978?
Hint

Leighton Rees

Ivor John Thomas

Dai Laffin

Taffy Jones

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Question 6 of 10

6. Ray Reardon, also jokingly known as "Dracula", was the first number one in this sport when world rankings were introduced in 1976. What sport was this? Hint

Snooker

Darts

Billiards

Pool

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Question 7 of 10

7. What instrument was invented by David Edward Hughes which was the prototype of all that are in use today? Hint

Microwave oven

Steam iron

Carbon microphone

Flat iron

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Question 8 of 10

8. Another Welsh mathematician, William Jones, born in Anglesey in 1675, was the first to incorporate this symbol into its present day form. What symbol was this? Hint

Zero

Infinity

Greater than.

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Question 9 of 10

9. Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart was the first to use this? Hint

A ration of rum to keep the sailors manageable

The custom of walking the plank

Skull and crossbones flag

The introduction of limes to fight scurvy

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Question 10 of 10

10. In 1170 what was the name of the first European to set foot in what is now known as America? Hint

Owain Glyndwr.

Prince Madoc.

Dai Laffin.

Dafydd Jones.

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Robert Recorde was responsible for the invention of which mathematical symbol?

Answer: The "equals" symbol

Robert Recorde was born in Tenby in 1510 and was the first to write mathematical textbooks in English, thereby introducing algebra to English speakers.

2. In 1895, Bill Frost achieved a notable first which has gone largely unnoticed by the rest of the world. What did he achieve?

Answer: Achieved the first heavier than air powered flight

Born in Saundersfoot, he applied for a patent in 1894 and within a year had built and flown his "flying machine". It stayed in the air for 10 seconds before hitting a tree. This was years before the Wright brothers achieved their flight.

3. In 1954, the first truly washable toy animal was produced. What animal was it?

Answer: Teddy bear

In 1954, Welsh toy maker Wendy Boston produced the first truly washable teddy bear. She also made the first screwlock plastic eyes.

4. William Henry Preece was the first person to introduce this instrument into the United Kingdom?

Answer: Telephone

In 1881, William Henry Preece, born in Caernarvon, Chief Engineer of the Post Office, was the first person to introduce the Bell telephone to the U.K.

5. Who was the first person to win the Embassy World Darts crown in 1978?

Answer: Leighton Rees

Leighton Rees from Pontypridd won the inaugural title beating John Lowe in the final.

6. Ray Reardon, also jokingly known as "Dracula", was the first number one in this sport when world rankings were introduced in 1976. What sport was this?

Answer: Snooker

Ray was born in Tredegar in 1932 and was World Professional Snooker champion six times between 1970 and 1978.

7. What instrument was invented by David Edward Hughes which was the prototype of all that are in use today?

Answer: Carbon microphone

As well as inventing the prototype carbon microphone, he also invented a telegraph printer (the Hughes Printer - patented in 1855).

8. Another Welsh mathematician, William Jones, born in Anglesey in 1675, was the first to incorporate this symbol into its present day form. What symbol was this?

Answer: Pi

His value of Pi = 3.14159 is now used as standard in all text books.

9. Bartholomew Roberts, also known as Black Bart was the first to use this?

Answer: Skull and crossbones flag

Born in Pembrokeshire, date unknown, he dressed in red silk from head to toe. He had hymns played on sundays and he was perhaps the most successful pirate of all time.

10. In 1170 what was the name of the first European to set foot in what is now known as America?

Answer: Prince Madoc.

Christopher Columbus's claim to have landed first in 1492 in now in doubt but whether Prince Madoc landed and the legend of the Mandan Indians being white and speaking Welsh is also in dispute. Perhaps we will never know.

Source: Author mochyn

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