Unveiling The Netherlands: 12 Little-Known Historical Facts
NO DIDDY
Created 7/15/2024
Think you know everything about the Netherlands?
1. What did Dutch farmers cultivate in honor of William of Orange?
Orange carrots
Blueberries
Red tulips
Green cabbage
2. What is the unique feature of Rotterdam's police force since 2013?
Rat detectives
Dog squads
Drone scouts
Owl watchers
3. Which significant culinary invention originated in the Netherlands?
French fries
Ice cream
Peppermint
Cocoa powder
4. Who abdicated the Dutch throne in 2013?
Queen Wilhelmina
Queen Juliana
Queen Beatrix
King Willem
5. What was 'King's Day' previously known as?
Emperor's Day
Monarch's Day
Queen's Day
Royal Day
6. Which city in the Netherlands is known as the 'International City of Peace and Justice'?
Rotterdam
Amsterdam
Utrecht
The Hague
7. Which type of buildings is the city of Delft famous for?
Wooden cottages
Delft Blue pottery
Brick houses
Glass skyscrapers
8. What major transportation medium did the Dutch first power using renewable energy?
City buses
Electric trains
Cargo ships
Hybrid cars
9. What village is known for being dementia-friendly in the Netherlands?
Hogeweyk
Rotterdam
Eindhoven
Haarlem
10. When did the Netherlands abolish slavery?
11. Which digital media format was NOT invented by the Dutch electronics giant Philips?
12. What misconception exists about the term 'Holland'?
Central Europe
Not all Netherlands
Formerly Denmark
Part of Germany
