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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
Which famous song, often mistaken for a French or English classic, was originally recorded in Dutch?
"Ne Me Quitte Pas" – Jacques Brel
"Hallelujah" – Leonard Cohen
"Hotel California" – The Eagles
"Suzanne" – Boudewijn de Groot
2
What do Dutch people celebrate on December 5th?
King’s B-Day
A national cleaning day (NCD)
Saint Nicholas (Sinterklaas)
Chocolate Festival 🍫
3
When it rains, Dutch children will not go to school riding bicycles.
True
False
4
Which of the following artists is considered one of the greatest Dutch painters of the 17th century?
Herman Brood
Vincent van Gogh
Johannes Vermeer
Rembrandt van Rijn
5
What is a typical Dutch social behavior at a birthday party?
Shaking hands only with the birthday person.
Congratulating not just the birthday person, but everyone in the room 🎉
Bringing a small gift, singing in a circle, and leave quickly.
Following the written agenda for the conversation.
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Which famous technology, now used worldwide for connecting devices, was co-invented by a Dutch engineer?
Bluetooth
Wi -Fi
GPS
USB
7
The Dutch national anthem,
Het Wilhelmus
, is the oldest national anthem in the world in terms of both music and lyrics.
True
False
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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.
9
Did the Netherlands win the Eurovision Song Contest in the 21st century?
True
False
10
What do many Dutch people hang in front of their house when someone passes their final school exams?
A Dutch flag with a bicycle.
A Dutch flag with a school bag.
A Dutch flag with stroopwafels.
A Dutch flag with balloons.
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What do Dutch people traditionally eat on New Year’s Eve?
Spaghetti with sprinkles 🍝
Roast lamb on a spit
Sushi
Fried dough balls
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What type of government does the Netherlands have?
Constitutional monarchy
Absolute monarchy
Presidential republic
Parliamentary dictatorship
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Which product is
NOT
a well-known Dutch export?
Cheese
White truffles
Bicycle tires
Flower bulbs
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What happens on King’s Day (Koningsdag)?
A formal military parade in The Hague and Amsterdam.
Fireworks and cannon salutes everywhere.
A royal speech broadcast on all TV channels.
Street parties, music and flea markets all over the country.
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What is a typical Dutch attitude toward personal space?
They often avoid eye contact to prevent awkward moments.
They are very touchy-feely, even with strangers.
Always keeping a large physical distance from others.
Communicating direct, blunt and to-the-point.
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But: who is the current King of the Netherlands?
King Willem-Alexander
King Filip
King Charles
King Harald
