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Dutch Stew: I Trivia Quiz

Here you will find some general knowledge questions on Dutch history, covering several centuries, but with a focus on the 20th century. How would you like your stew?

A multiple-choice quiz by shreds. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
shreds

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
278,290

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
896

Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (2/10), Guest 104 (4/10), Guest 85 (5/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. The Dutch national anthem, the Wilhelmus, is one of the oldest national anthems in the world. The last lines of the first stanza are as follows: "... de Koning van Hispanje heb ik altijd ge�erd." ("The king of Spain I have always honored"). Who was this 'King of Spain' the Dutch anthem refers to?
Hint

Philip II

Ferdinand VI

Alfonse XIII

Amadeo I

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Question 2 of 10

2. Flevoland is the twelfth province of the Netherlands, at the location of the former Zuiderzee, established on January 1, 1986. Its capital is Lelystad. Who was this city named after? Hint

A nobleman

An athlete

A painter

An engineer

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following cities is home to the oldest university in the Netherlands? Hint

Rotterdam

Maastricht

Leiden

Amsterdam

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Question 4 of 10

4. In 2003, a movie starring Colin Firth and Scarlett Johansson was published, entitled "Girl with a Pearl Earring". Firth plays the role of a famous Dutch painter. Who was this painter of "Het meisje met de parel" - the girl with a pearl earring? Hint

Rembrandt

Johannes Vermeer

Van Gogh

Frans Hals

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Question 5 of 10

5. "De Aanslag" (The Assault) is a book written by a Dutch novelist. The movie based on this book won the 1986 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Who was the writer of this book? Hint

Harry Mulisch

Hugo Claus

Fons Rademakers

Jan Wolkers

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1988, the Netherlands won the European Football Championship by defeating the USSR in the finals, 2-0. What team did the Netherlands beat in the semifinals? Hint

Spain

England

West Germany

Italy

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Question 7 of 10

7. During most of the Second World War, the NSB (Nationaal-Socialistische Beweging - National Socialist Movement) was the only legal party in the Netherlands. The NSB received support from the Germans. Who was the NSB leader (and one of the founders)? Hint

Arthur Seyss-Inquart

Hannie Schaft

Jan Campert

Anton Mussert

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Question 8 of 10

8. Projects of this famous Dutch architect include the Dutch embassy in Berlin, the Guggenheim Museum in Las Vegas, the Second Stage Theatre in New York City and the Seattle Central Library. Who is he? Hint

Hendrik Petrus Berlage

Pierre Cuypers

Gerrit Rietveld

Rem Koolhaas

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Question 9 of 10

9. The motto of the province of Zeeland is "Luctor et Emergo". What does this motto mean? Hint

I will stand fast

United strength is stronger

Guard while trusting in God

I struggle and emerge

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many sons does Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands have? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

Answer: Philip II

Philip II of the House of Habsburg was the King of Spain from 1556 until 1598. Alfonso XIII ruled Spain from 1886-1931. Ferdinand VI (House of Bourbon) reigned from 1746-1759. Amadeo I (House of Savoy) served only briefly as King of Spain, from 1870 until 1873.

2. Flevoland is the twelfth province of the Netherlands, at the location of the former Zuiderzee, established on January 1, 1986. Its capital is Lelystad. Who was this city named after?

Answer: An engineer

Cornelis Lely (1854-1929) was a civil engineer and statesman. He was responsible for the draining of parts of the Zuiderzee into polders.

3. Which of the following cities is home to the oldest university in the Netherlands?

Answer: Leiden

Leiden University was established in 1575 and was founded by Prince William of Orange. Maastricht University was established in 1976. The University of Amsterdam (UvA) was established in 1632, whereas the other Amsterdam university, VU University, was established in 1880. The history of Erasmus University in Rotterdam dates back to 1913.

Answer: Johannes Vermeer

The film was based on the book by Tracy Chevalier.

5. "De Aanslag" (The Assault) is a book written by a Dutch novelist. The movie based on this book won the 1986 Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Who was the writer of this book?

Answer: Harry Mulisch

The novel was published in 1982, and adapted to film by director and producer Fons Rademakers. The movie also won the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

6. In 1988, the Netherlands won the European Football Championship by defeating the USSR in the finals, 2-0. What team did the Netherlands beat in the semifinals?

Answer: West Germany

The Netherlands defeated West Germany 2-1 in the semis. Earlier on in the tournament, they defeated England 3-1.

Answer: Anton Mussert

Seyss-Inquart was the Reichskommissar for the occupied Netherlands. Jan Campert was a writer, who was arrested for aiding Jews. He is best known for his poem "De achttien dooden" (The Eighteen Dead). Hannie Schaft was a Communist resistance fighter (a.k.a. het meisje met het rode haar - the girl with the red hair).

Answer: Rem Koolhaas

They're all well-known Dutch architects. Berlage (1856-1934) was the designer of the Amsterdam Commodities Exchange, Rietveld (1888-1964) was not only an architect, but a designer as well (he designed the famous Red and Blue Chair), Pierre Cuypers (1827-1921) designed Amsterdam Central Station and the Rijksmuseum.

9. The motto of the province of Zeeland is "Luctor et Emergo". What does this motto mean?

Answer: I struggle and emerge

"I will stand fast" is the national Dutch motto, from the French "Je maintiendrai". "Guard while trusting in God" is the motto of the province of South Holland, from Latin "Vigilate Deo confidentes". "United strength is stronger" is the motto of the province of Groningen, from the Latin "Vis unita fortior".

10. How many sons does Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands have?

Answer: 3

Crown Prince Willem-Alexander (born in 1967), Prince Friso (1968) and Prince Constantijn (1969).

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