Test your knowledge of Dutch history, culture, geography, and famous figures with this challenging quiz. Discover fascinating facts about the Netherlands along the way!
1. What is the capital of the Netherlands?
The Hague
Rotterdam
Utrecht
Amsterdam
2. Which painting is one of Vincent van Gogh's most famous works?
The Bedroom
Sunflowers
Starry Night
Irises
3. Which city in the Netherlands is famous for its canals?
Groningen
Maastricht
Amsterdam
Eindhoven
4. What sport is the Netherlands particularly known for in terms of international success?
Baseball
Tennis
Speed skating
Volleyball
5. What historical event is celebrated on King's Day?
The King's birthday
Independence Day
The founding of Amsterdam
The end of World War II
6. Which city houses the seat of government in the Netherlands?
Delft
The Hague
Arnhem
Leiden
7. During which war did the Dutch gain their independence from Spain?
The Eighty Years’ War
The Thirty Years' War
The Franco-Dutch War
The Napoleonic Wars
8. Which city is known as the financial center of the Netherlands?
Amsterdam
Utrecht
Eindhoven
The Hague
9. Which language, aside from Dutch, is recognized officially in Friesland?
French
German
Frisian
Limburgish
10. What type of landscape is predominant in the Netherlands?
Forested
Mountainous
Desert-like
Flat, low-lying
11. Which Dutch artist painted 'The Night Watch'?
Mondrian
Bosch
Rembrandt
Vermeer
12. What is celebrated during the Dutch holiday Sinterklaas?