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My Amsterdam Neighbourhood Trivia Quiz

I don't think there has ever before been a quiz about the neighbourhood in which I live. It is in the romantic center of Amsterdam and might entice you to pay a visit.

A multiple-choice quiz by StefanL. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
StefanL

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,150

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
655

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. The main street in my neighbourhood is called Utrechtsestraat. Formerly it was the road that went from Amsterdam to the city of Utrecht. What squares are at the start and at the end of the Utrechtsestraat? Hint

Rembrandtplein and Leidseplein

Rembrandtplein and Frederiksplein

Frederiksplein and Dam

Leidseplein and Dam

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Question 2 of 10

2. How many canals does the Utrechtsestraat cross? Hint

five

two

three

four

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which river runs parallel to the Utrechtsestraat?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10

4. In the 17th century the Amstelveld Square was meant to be the location for the main protestant church. This church was never built.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. On which day is the weekly flower market of the Amstelveld? Hint

Tuesday

Monday

Wednesday

Thursday

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Question 6 of 10

6. On the Amstelveld is a statue of Kokadorus. What was his profession? Hint

A famous street artist

A famous painter

A famous admiral

A famous soccer player

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which canal runs parallel to the Utrechtsestraat, about 200 meters west of it? Hint

Herengracht

Brouwersgracht

Keizersgracht

Reguliersgracht

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Question 8 of 10

8. What building was situated on the Frederiksplein from 1865 until 1929? Hint

De Nederlandsche Bank (The Dutch Central Bank)

Paleis voor Volksvlijt (Palace of Peoples' Industry)

Stopera (combined City Hall and Opera)

Rembrandtherdenkingscentrum (Rembrandt Memorial Center)

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Question 9 of 10

9. What can you find at 4 Jodenbreestraat? Hint

Van Gogh Museum

Amsterdam Public Library

De Gooyer Windmill

Rembrandt House Museum

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the name of the "independent catholic" church on the Prinsengracht near the Amstelveld? Hint

De Grachtkerk

De Duif

Onze Lieve Heer aan de Gracht

Mozes en Aaronkerk

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Rembrandtplein and Frederiksplein

Rembrandtplein is famous for its many caf�s and bars, Frederiksplein for its park, in the midst of which the intensely ugly building of the Dutch Central Bank arises.

2. How many canals does the Utrechtsestraat cross?

Answer: three

They are: Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht.

3. Which river runs parallel to the Utrechtsestraat?

Answer: Amstel

The Amstel runs about 200 meters east from the Utrechtsestraat.

4. In the 17th century the Amstelveld Square was meant to be the location for the main protestant church. This church was never built.

Answer: True

This church was never built because the city didn't furnish money. Instead the meant to be temporary wooden church still stands in a corner of the Amstelveld.

5. On which day is the weekly flower market of the Amstelveld?

Answer: Monday

This flower market, much less of a tourist attraction than the famous one along the Singel Canal, is on Monday.

6. On the Amstelveld is a statue of Kokadorus. What was his profession?

Answer: A famous street artist

Kokadorus (1867-1934), nicknamed "the Merchant of North Venice", sold market objects and combined his trade with political statements and jokes.

7. Which canal runs parallel to the Utrechtsestraat, about 200 meters west of it?

Answer: Reguliersgracht

The Reguliersgracht is famous for the fact that it is the only place in the world where from a certain standpoint one can see seven bridges in a row.

8. What building was situated on the Frederiksplein from 1865 until 1929?

Answer: Paleis voor Volksvlijt (Palace of Peoples' Industry)

The palace was modelled after the Crystal Palace in London. It was burnt down in 1929.

9. What can you find at 4 Jodenbreestraat?

Answer: Rembrandt House Museum

Rembrandt owned and lived in this house is the mid-1600s. The museum contains many examples of Rembrandt's work as well as those of his contemporaries.

10. What is the name of the "independent catholic" church on the Prinsengracht near the Amstelveld?

Answer: De Duif

De Duif (The Pigeon) is famous for the fact that it sometimes offers refuge to hunger strikers. The preachers consider themselves independent from the Pope and his bishops.

Source: Author StefanL

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