We’re heading into March, which means one thing: springtime is officially nearly here (laters, winter!). It’s also nearly St David’s Day, which is celebrated on 1 March (an early “Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus” to our Welsh readers).
So, how are we marking this double whammy of reasons to be cheerful? With another edition of our weekly quiz, of course…
As usual, this week’s bunch of general knowledge questions covers a range of subjects, with a few celebratory teasers thrown in for good measure. So, do you know your rugby from your bara brith? Gather your staffroom or classroom quizmates and let’s find out. Pob lwc!
This week’s questions
1. Made from flour, milk and eggs, the 1st-century Roman delicacy alita dolcia was the ancient precursor to which nationally celebrated dish?
2. NFT - made “word of the year” by Collins Dictionary in 2021 - is an acronym that abbreviates what phrase?
3. Which Anglo-French supersonic aircraft, which travelled at twice the speed of sound, took its maiden flight on 2 March 1969?
4. Bara brith, the traditional Welsh fruit loaf, incorporates dried fruit that has been soaked before baking in which popular British drink?
5. The flowering narcissus plant - a springtime favourite - is better known by which commonly used name?
6. The month of March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war - which Greek deity was his counterpart?
7. In rugby, how many points in total are awarded for scoring a try followed by a successful conversion kick?
8. Classic children’s novel The Sheep-Pig, written by English author Dick King-Smith, was retitled as what for the 1995 movie adaptation?
9. What is the name of the Italian lemon liqueur often served chilled as a digestif after a meal?
10. What was the first crewed spacecraft to land on the Moon: Apollo 10, Apollo 11 or Apollo 12?
Scroll down for the answers. And if you’re in the mood for more brain teasers, check out some of Tes’ other recent quizzes below…
