TWH Induction Carmarthenshire Quiz

What river runs through Carmarthen?

• River Wye

• River Towy

• River Severn

• River Dee

Carmarthen is often referred to as the oldest town in Wales. What is believed to have been its Latin name during Roman times?

• Moridunum

• Deva

• Segontium

• Venta Silurum

Which legendary Welsh figure is said to have been born in Carmarthen?

• King Arthur

• Merlin the wizard

• Owain Glyndŵr

• Saint David

The village of Laugharne in Carmarthenshire is famous for being the home of which Welsh poet?

• R.S. Thomas

• Hedd Wyn

• Dylan Thomas

• Saunders Lewis

Which of these Carmarthenshire towns is known for its famous botanical gardens?

• Llandovery

• Llandeilo

• Llanelli

• Llanarthne

The Pembrey Country Park in Carmarthenshire is known for its long sandy beach. What is it called?

• Saundersfoot Beach

• Cefn Sidan Beach

• Whitesands Beach

• Newgale Beach

Which Carmarthenshire town was historically known for its tinplate industry?

• Ammanford

• Pontarddulais

• Llanelli

• Kidwelly

Which of the following is a famous historical house located in Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire?

• Powis Castle

• Llanelly House

• Aberglasney Gardens

• Penrhyn Castle

The village of Pendine in Carmarthenshire is famous for what record-breaking activity?

• Long-distance running

• Hot air ballooning

• Paragliding

• Land speed records

In which Carmarthenshire town is the National Wool Museum located?

• Llanelli

• Newcastle Emlyn

• Dre-Fach felindre

• Llandovery