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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Wales : More about Cardiff

Introduction:
"I note there has been one quiz already about my home city but there are a lot of aspects in mine not before covered that I hope will prove of interest."


1. What was the approximate population of Cardiff in the 2001 census?
    500,000
    350,000
    750,000
    275,000


2. Cardiff has a team in European and Celtic countries rugby union competitions. It's named after the plural of which colour?
    Red
    Blue
    White
    Amber


3. Most citizens of Cardiff use an unusual form of thanks to bus drivers when alighting from the vehicle. What is it?
    Utmost gratitude, my good fellow.
    Diolch yn fawr,gyrrwr.
    Ta, me old cocksparrer.
    Thanks Drive!


4. All the statues spaced around the walls of Cardiff Castle are of one category. Which?
    Animals
    Past Mayors of Cardiff
    British Monarchs
    Welsh Rugby heroes


5. In which of its suburbs is Cardiff's cathedral situated?
    Llandaff
    Lisvane
    Splott
    Rhiwbina


6. The Welsh Rugby team plays its home matches right in the middle of Cardiff. What name is given to the stadium constructed for the 1999 Rugby Union World Cup?
    Arms Park
    Millennium
    Sophia Gardens
    Principality


7. Although rugby union is the most popular sport in Wales, Cardiff also possesses a good football(soccer) team. What is its nickname?
    Swans
    Bluebirds
    Chaffinches
    Ospreys


8. Cardiff's main train station for journeys outside of Wales is called Cardiff Central. It also, however, has another station for local trains named after Cardiff's main shopping street.What is its name?
    Castle Street
    Hayes Bridge
    Newport Road
    Queens Street


9. A small street in the centre of Cardiff has been nicknamed 'Chippy Lane' because of the variety of take away food one can find there after the pubs and clubs close. What is its real name?
    Golate
    Bute Street
    Caroline Street
    Frederick Street


10. Cardiff's waterfront has been built on extensively since a barrage was built to stop the River Taff flowing out to sea. Under the name of Cardiff Bay, it has become a prime site for up market housing and commercial development. The area had a different name (and reputation!) previously. What was it?
    The Docks
    Tiger Bay.
    Temperance Town
    Port Cardiff


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