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Typically Dutch Trivia Quiz

Everybody probably knows something about the Netherlands. Do you think you can identify all the typically Dutch things in this quiz?

A multiple-choice quiz by cbethlem. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
cbethlem

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
304,735

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1755

Last 3 plays: Guest 152 (7/10), Rmalik (4/10), Guest 92 (8/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the national Dutch flower? Hint

hyacinth

rose

tulip

daisy

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Dutch have an unusually colored candy called 'drop' and it is totally black. Is this a type of liquorice?

Yes

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Question 3 of 10

3. Now a question about shoes. If you say you are from Holland what will people think you are wearing on your feet? Hint

flip-flops

wooden shoes (clogs)

slippers

high heels

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the name of the machine that uses the power of the wind to grind grain, pump water, or do other work? Hint

cloth factory

shoe factory

mine

windmill

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Question 5 of 10

5. We all know that in Japan you can eat raw fish. But in the Netherlands you can also eat raw fish, mostly with chopped onions. What type of fish is this? Hint

salmon

tuna

sardine

herring

6. Halloween is commonly known around the world and celebrated on October 31st. In Holland we have a different name for this day and also a different date. The Dutch celebrate this on the 11th of November, but what holy Saint is the patron of this day? Hint

Sint Jan

Sint Piet

Sint Klaas

Sint Maarten

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Question 7 of 10

7. Santa Claus is well known throughout the world for his association with Christmas, but in Holland we have another Saint who also brings presents to children. What is his name? Hint

Sint Patrick

Sint Nicolaas

Sint Jacob

Sint Josef

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Question 8 of 10

8. As in many countries, Christmas is a special period of the year in Holland as well. Is it true that in Holland we celebrate two days of Christmas?

Yes

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Question 9 of 10

9. In Holland we play many sports. If I say the name Johan Cruijff, what sport am I thinking of? Hint

tennis

basketball

water polo

soccer

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Question 10 of 10

10. There is another sport which has produced many champions for Holland throughout the years. What is this winter sport? Hint

Horseback riding

Sailing

Skiing

Allround speedskating

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the national Dutch flower?

Answer: tulip

Although the tulip is originally from Turkey, all around the world people think of the Netherlands (Holland) if they hear the word tulip.

2. The Dutch have an unusually colored candy called 'drop' and it is totally black. Is this a type of liquorice?

Answer: Yes

Drop is black and comes in sweet pieces but also in salty pieces; there is a huge variety of dropjes.

3. Now a question about shoes. If you say you are from Holland what will people think you are wearing on your feet?

Answer: wooden shoes (clogs)

These wooden shoes were commonly used back in the early 20th century, mostly on farms. They were made from solid wood. You can still buy these wooden shoes; one place where you can buy them is on the Zaanse Schans in Noord-Holland near Amsterdam.

4. What is the name of the machine that uses the power of the wind to grind grain, pump water, or do other work?

Answer: windmill

The windmill is a well-known symbol of the Netherlands. There are still working mills in the country, and lots of them can be visited. At Kinderdijk there are 19 mills still active and well maintained. One mill originally from the Netherlands was relocated to the village Holland in Michigan, USA and can also be visited.

5. We all know that in Japan you can eat raw fish. But in the Netherlands you can also eat raw fish, mostly with chopped onions. What type of fish is this?

Answer: herring

The proper way to eat this fish is to take it by the tail, hold it above your head, put your head up and open your mouth. Enjoy this salty fish!

Answer: Sint Maarten

Kids go to the houses in the neighborhood at night and sing songs to the people, and as a reward they receive candy, similar to the way kids on Halloween receive candy for trick-or-treating.

7. Santa Claus is well known throughout the world for his association with Christmas, but in Holland we have another Saint who also brings presents to children. What is his name?

Answer: Sint Nicolaas

Sinterklaas is originated from Myra, Turkey although the kids learn he comes from Spain with his helpers Zwarte Pieten. He comes to visit them in the Netherlands two weeks before his birthday and he comes by steamship. His birthday is celebrated on the 5th of December, although some people think his birthday is on the 6 December.

The children do not care as long as they receive their presents!

8. As in many countries, Christmas is a special period of the year in Holland as well. Is it true that in Holland we celebrate two days of Christmas?

Answer: yes

We celebrate first day of Christmas on the 25th of December and second day of Christmas on the 26th of December. The 26th of December is known as Boxing Day in many countries.

9. In Holland we play many sports. If I say the name Johan Cruijff, what sport am I thinking of?

Answer: soccer

I can also mention Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Edwin van der Sar, who are other well-known Dutch sportspeople. If I kept going, it would be a long list!

10. There is another sport which has produced many champions for Holland throughout the years. What is this winter sport?

Answer: Allround speedskating

There are different length of races in the Allround Class, the short races are 500 meters and 1500 meters, and the long races are 5000 meters and 10000 meters for the men. The women skate 500 meters, 1500 meters, 3000 meters and 5000 meters.

Source: Author cbethlem

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