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The Netherlands Quiz - Test Your Knowledge About the Netherlands!
The Netherlands Quiz - Test Your Knowledge About the Netherlands!
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1
What is surprising about the Dutch coffee-shops?
The interior is quite minimal and lacks comfort.
You must say a secret password first to get inside.
You won’t find coffee, but you will find cannabis products.
You have to make your own coffee.
2
What do Dutch people traditionally eat on New Year’s Eve?
Roast lamb on a spit
Spaghetti with sprinkles 🍝
Fried dough balls
Sushi
3
What is a typical Dutch social behavior at a birthday party?
Bringing a small gift, singing in a circle, and leave quickly.
Shaking hands only with the birthday person.
Following the written agenda for the conversation.
Congratulating not just the birthday person, but everyone in the room 🎉
4
The Dutch national anthem,
Het Wilhelmus
, is the oldest national anthem in the world in terms of both music and lyrics.
False
True
5
What do Dutch people celebrate on December 5th?
Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas)
A national cleaning day (NCD)
Chocolate Festival 🍫
King’s B-Day
6
What do many Dutch people hang in front of their house when someone passes their final school exams?
A Dutch flag with stroopwafels.
A Dutch flag with a bicycle.
A Dutch flag with a school bag.
A Dutch flag with balloons.
7
Which famous song, often mistaken for a French or English classic, was originally recorded in Dutch?
"Suzanne" – Boudewijn de Groot
"Hotel California" – The Eagles
"Hallelujah" – Leonard Cohen
"Ne Me Quitte Pas" – Jacques Brel
8
Which of the following artists is considered one of the greatest Dutch painters of the 17th century?
Johannes Vermeer
Vincent van Gogh
Herman Brood
Rembrandt van Rijn
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But: who is the current King of the Netherlands?
King Willem-Alexander
King Harald
King Charles
King Filip
10
What type of government does the Netherlands have?
Presidential republic
Constitutional monarchy
Parliamentary dictatorship
Absolute monarchy
11
What happens on King’s Day (Koningsdag)?
Fireworks and cannon salutes everywhere.
Street parties, music and flea markets all over the country.
A formal military parade in The Hague and Amsterdam.
A royal speech broadcast on all TV channels.
12
Which famous technology, now used worldwide for connecting devices, was co-invented by a Dutch engineer?
USB
Wi -Fi
GPS
Bluetooth
13
What is a typical Dutch attitude toward personal space?
Always keeping a large physical distance from others.
Communicating direct, blunt and to-the-point.
They often avoid eye contact to prevent awkward moments.
They are very touchy-feely, even with strangers.
14
When it rains, Dutch children will not go to school riding bicycles.
False
True
15
Did the Netherlands win the Eurovision Song Contest in the 21st century?
False
True
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Which product is
NOT
a well-known Dutch export?
Flower bulbs
Bicycle tires
White truffles
Cheese
