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Dutch Queen Beatrix Trivia Quiz

What do you know about the queen of The Netherlands?

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

Author
Vermic

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
28,280

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
1340

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. On what day was Beatrix born? Hint

31 January 1938

5 May 1945

30 April 1923

27 September 1934

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Question 2 of 10

2. What country did Beatrix live in most of the time during World War II? Hint

Australia

The Netherlands

Canada

South-Africa

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Question 3 of 10

3. In what Dutch city did Beatrix go to university? Hint

Amsterdam

Rotterdam

The Hague

Leiden

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what year did Beatrix marry Claus von Amsberg? Hint

1966

1964

1965

1967

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the names of the three sons of Beatrix and Claus? Hint

Bernhard Jr., Claus Jr. and Willem Jr.

Jan-Willem, Albert-Hein and Freddy-Hein-Eken

Willem-Alexander, Johan-Friso and Constantijn

Karel-Aalbers, Mart-Smeets and Maurits

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what year did Beatrix become Queen of The Netherlands? Hint

1980

1982

1981

1978

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the name of the palace the queen lives in? Hint

Schoonenberg

Paradiso

Huis ten Bosch

Noordeinde

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the name of her favourite sailing boat? Hint

Kijk Mij Nou Eens (Look At Me)

De Groene Draeck (The Green Dragon)

Beatrix, Koningin Van De Woestijn (Beatrix, Queen Of The Desert)

Vaar Weg (Sail Away)

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Question 9 of 10

9. The queen is particularly interested in what kind of art? Hint

Sculpture and painting

Pantomine and literature

'Heavy Metal' and ballet

Classical music and brass music

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Question 10 of 10

10. Beatrix likes skiing. What is her favourite country to do that? Hint

Norway

Italy

Switzerland

Austria

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On what day was Beatrix born?

Answer: 31 January 1938

The princess was born at Soestdijk Palace in Baarn, as a child of Princess Juliana and Prince Bernhard. She lived at Soestdijk until May 1940.

2. What country did Beatrix live in most of the time during World War II?

Answer: Canada

In 1940, on the German invasion of The Netherlands, the royal family left for the United Kingdom. From there, Beatrix and her younger sister Irene (who was born in 1939), moved with their mother to Ottawa in Canada. She stayed there till the end of the war and returned to The Netherlands in 1945.

3. In what Dutch city did Beatrix go to university?

Answer: Leiden

In 1956 Beatrix enrolled as a student at Leiden University. In her first years at university, she attented letures in sociology, jurisprudence, economics, parliamentary history and constitutional law. In the course of her studies she also attended lectures of the cultures of Suriname and the Netherlands Antilles, the Charter of the Kingdom Netherlands, international affairs, international law, history and European law.

4. In what year did Beatrix marry Claus von Amsberg?

Answer: 1966

The civil marriage ceremony was conducted by mayor Gijsbert van Hall of Amsterdam on 10 March 1966.

5. What are the names of the three sons of Beatrix and Claus?

Answer: Willem-Alexander, Johan-Friso and Constantijn

6. In what year did Beatrix become Queen of The Netherlands?

Answer: 1980

On 30 April 1980, Queen Juliana signed the Act of Abdication and Princess Beatrix succeeded her as Queen of The Netherlands.

7. What is the name of the palace the queen lives in?

Answer: Huis ten Bosch

In 1981 the royal family moved into Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague. Much of their work has been done at Noordeinde Palace since its restoration was completed in 1984.

8. What is the name of her favourite sailing boat?

Answer: De Groene Draeck (The Green Dragon)

Her favourite sailing boat is De Groene Draeck, her 18th birthday gift from the nation.

9. The queen is particularly interested in what kind of art?

Answer: Sculpture and painting

The queen is interested in sculpture, painting, ballet and music. She regularly visits exhibitions and attends performances, and she enjoys talking to the artists themselves. She takes a great personal interest in awarding the annual Royal Grant for Painting.

10. Beatrix likes skiing. What is her favourite country to do that?

Answer: Austria

Source: Author Vermic

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