Quiz

1. There always is a lot of confusion about the name of the Netherlands. Many people refer to this country as Holland. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Holland was this nation's name until 1400 AD, since then it's only referred to as The Netherlands.
B. Holland is part of the Netherlands, there are two provinces within the Netherlands: North- and South-Holland.
C. Holland is a sort of nick-name given to the Netherlands by the Americans.
Correct Answer: B

2. Which of the following cities does not lay in the Netherlands?
A. Rotterdam
B. Amsterdam
C. Antwerpen
Correct Answer: C (Antwerpen is a Belgian city)

3. The highest point in the Netherlands is about...
A. 300 meters above sea-level
B. 600 meters above sea-level
C. 900 meters above sea-level
Correct Answer: A

4. In the "golden age" for the Netherlands (about 17th century), the Netherlands had many colonies overseas. Which of the following cities used to be a Dutch colony?
A. New York, USA
B. Dublin, Eire
C. Havanna, Cuba
Correct Answer: A (though at that time it was called New Amsterdam)

5. The Netherlands has had many famous painters. Which of these Dutch masters cut of his own ear?
A. Rembrandt
B. Van Gogh
C. Vermeer
Correct Answer: B

6. Football (or: soccer) is the national sport in the Netherlands. How many World Cups have the Netherlands won?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 3
Correct Answer: A

7. What is the national colour of the the Netherlands?
A. Red
B. Blue
C. Orange
Correct Answer: C

8. The largest port in Europe (and perhaps the world) is a Dutch city. Is it....
A. Rotterdam?
B. Amsterdam?
C. Volendam?
Correct Anwer: A