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What's in a name?
What is "Samhain" in Welsh?
Gorffennaf
Nos Calan Gaeaf
Tachwedd
Alban Elfed
Digging up the Past
Which of these archeological finds was discovered at Mold?
Doctor, Doctor...
In medicine doctors had believed for centuries that health, especially mental health, was governed by four body liquids which had to be kept in balance. These fluids were known as the humours. Can you tell which of the following made up the four humours?
In the Kitchen
Which of the following was NOT available to the medieval chef? Clue: there's more than one answer.
Red Tape
What did were used to make writing pens in the middle ages?
Feathers
Metal
Wood
Reeds
Literature
Who writes the Horrible Histories book series?
Terry Deary
Martin Brown
Terry Pratchett
Simon Schama
Politics
Said to be the ancient capital of Wales, where was Owain Glyndŵr's parliament held in 1404? Hint: the building still stands there to this day.
Machynlleth
Dolgellau
Cardiff
St David's
Rebellion
Prince Hal (later Henry V) was injured at the battle of Shewsbury in 1403. How was he injured?
Arrow in his cheek.
Arrow in his leg.
Sword blow to the arm.
Sword blow to the neck.
True or False
All grown women were required to cover their hair.
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What is "Samhain" in Welsh?
