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Flanders Trivia Quiz

A few simple questions to test your knowledge of Flanders.

A multiple-choice quiz by lala3630. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
lala3630

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
294,710

Updated
May 20 23

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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947

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Question 1 of 10

1. The flag of Flanders has a yellow background, but what symbol is on it? Hint

black dragon

red dragon

red lion

black lion

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Question 2 of 10

2. The most important day in Flemish history, July 11th, 1302 was the Battle of the Golden Spurs. How did the battle get this name? Hint

The French nobles and knights wore golden spurs.

The Flemish rebels were nicknamed Golden Spurs.

It was fought near the town Golden Spur.

The rebels shouted Golden Spurs to the French army as an insult

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the official language of Flanders? Hint

Dutch

French

Flemish

German

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Question 4 of 10

4. Into how many provinces is Flanders divided? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the population of Flanders? Hint

3.5 million

14 million

9.8 million

6.2 million

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Question 6 of 10

6. Flanders is the Dutch speaking part of Belgium, but how do we call the French speaking part? Hint

Wallonia

The Ardennes

France

Paris

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which country borders Flanders to the north? Hint

Italy

France

The Netherlands

Germany

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which city in Flanders is referred to as "The Venice of the North"? Hint

Hasselt

Ghent

Bruges

Antwerp

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Question 9 of 10

9. Flanders coastline lies on which sea? Hint

It doesn't have a coastline

Mediterranean Sea

Baltic Sea

North Sea

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the largest city of Flanders by population? Hint

Bruges

Leuven

Ghent

Antwerp

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The flag of Flanders has a yellow background, but what symbol is on it?

Answer: black lion

It's a black lion with red claws and a red tongue. According to popular belief it was Filips of the Elzas who brought the lion symbol to Flanders after winning a battle during the crusades. But this is almost certainly not true since he already had a lion on his shield and helmet before he even left to Jerusalem in 1177.

2. The most important day in Flemish history, July 11th, 1302 was the Battle of the Golden Spurs. How did the battle get this name?

Answer: The French nobles and knights wore golden spurs.

The proud French thought that they would easily defeat this small urban militia consisting only of an infantry of 9000 men. So a lot of nobles and knights came to fight in their shiniest armour with actual real gold spurs. However more than a thousand of them were killed and after the Flemish victory the French 'golden spurs' were hung in a church in Kortrijk to commemorate this battle.

3. What is the official language of Flanders?

Answer: Dutch

Flemish is a variety of Dutch spoken in Flanders, but the official language is Dutch.

4. Into how many provinces is Flanders divided?

Answer: 5

East Flanders, West Flanders, Limburg, Antwerp, Flemish Brabant.

5. What is the population of Flanders?

Answer: 6.2 million

That's 452/km�, making Flanders one of the world's most dense populated states in the world.

6. Flanders is the Dutch speaking part of Belgium, but how do we call the French speaking part?

Answer: Wallonia

The Ardennes are a region in Wallonia.

7. Which country borders Flanders to the north?

Answer: The Netherlands

Italy doesn't have a border with Flanders, Germany is to the east and France to the southwest.

8. Which city in Flanders is referred to as "The Venice of the North"?

Answer: Bruges

Thanks to the many canals in the city.

9. Flanders coastline lies on which sea?

Answer: North Sea

Flanders has a small stretch (25 miles) of coast on the North Sea.

10. What is the largest city of Flanders by population?

Answer: Antwerp

Antwerp is the largest city with a population just under 500,000.

Source: Author lala3630

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