How Well Do You Know the Netherlands?


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https://www.britannica.com/place/Netherlands/Cultural-life
https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/curriculum-instruction/ss-framework-k-8a2.pdf
https://www.britannica.com/place/Netherlands
https://www.nj.gov/nj/about/history/short_history.html

From windmills and tulips to Dutch Masters and modern marvels, see how well you know the Netherlands. This quiz will test your knowledge of Dutch culture, geography, history, famous landmarks, and local customs!

From windmills and tulips to Dutch Masters and modern marvels, see how well you know the Netherlands. This quiz will test your knowledge of Dutch culture, geography, history, famous landmarks, and local customs!

1. What is the national flower of the Netherlands?

Tulip
Daffodil
Lily
Rose

2. Which Dutch painter is known for the 'Starry Night'?

Pieter Bruegel
Rembrandt
Johannes Vermeer
Vincent van Gogh

3. What is the name of the major international court located in the Netherlands?

European Court of Justice
International Criminal Court
World Trade Court
International Court of Justice

4. Which city is the capital of the Netherlands?

Amsterdam
Rotterdam
The Hague
Utrecht

5. What is a traditional Dutch cheese commonly found in the Netherlands?

Gouda
Brie
Camembert
Cheddar

6. The 'Elfstedentocht' is a famous Dutch event. What kind of event is it?

Marathon
Ice-skating race
Cycling race
Rowing race

7. Which Dutch holiday involves children's visits from 'Sinterklaas'?

Carnival
King's Day
Liberation Day
Saint Nicholas Day

8. The 'Keukenhof Gardens' are best known for which type of flower?

Roses
Lilies
Daisies
Tulips

9. Which historical figure is considered one of the greatest Dutch humanists?

Spinoza
Descartes
Rembrandt
Erasmus

10. What style of football did the Dutch national team pioneer in the 1970s?

Catenaccio
Total football
Gegenpressing
Tiki-taka

11. What type of traditional Dutch house was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000?

Anne Frank House
Maeslantkering
Schroeder House
Keizersgracht House

12. Which traditional Dutch food is a deep-fried pastry typically dusted with powdered sugar?

Koeksisters
Speculaas
Poffertjes
Oliebollen