The Netherlands Quiz | 20 Questions

A vibrant field of tulips in bloom in the Netherlands, painted in the style of a Dutch Golden Age artist.

Explore The Netherlands in 20 questions

Piet: “Hallo! Hoe gaat het?” (Hello! How are you?)
Anna: “Goed, dank je! En jij?” (Good, thanks! And you?)
Piet: “Ook goed. Zin in een quiz?” (Also good. In the mood for a quiz?)
Anna: “Altijd! Laten we beginnen!” (Always! Let’s begin!)


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Warming Up ☀️

Q1: The Netherlands is famously linked with which colourful spring flower? (Hint: What do you make of the Dutch Golden Age pic above?) Tulip

Q2: ๐Ÿšฒ True or false: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands. True! Hence the title “land of bicycles” ๐Ÿšฒ

Q3: ☕ You pop into a Dutch cafรฉ and order a broodje ham en kaas, alstublieft. What have you just asked for? A ham and cheese sandwich

Q4: Who’s currently (Aug 2025) steering the ship as Prime Minister of the Netherlands? Dick Schoof, since July 2nd, 2024

Q5: The Dutch flag is a simple beauty, but can you tell me the three colours that fly proudly on it? Red, white and blue

Pedalled through Zone 1 like a pro! ๐Ÿšฒ Let’s crank up the gears for Zone 2… ๐ŸŒค️

In the Zone ๐ŸŒค️

Q6: ๐ŸŒ Which two countries share a land border with the Netherlands? Germany and Belgium

Q7: ๐Ÿฐ Amsterdam is the capital, but which Dutch city is home to the government and the royal family? The Hague (Den Haag)

Q8: ๐ŸŽจ Which Dutch painter of the Golden Age, famous for dramatic light and shadow in works like The Night Watch, might have given my AI-generated tulip masterpiece above a run for its money? Rembrandt van Rijn

Q9: ๐ŸŒŠ Much of the Netherlands lies below sea level. What’s the Dutch word for reclaimed land, usually protected by dykes? Polder

Q10: ๐ŸŸ Which Dutch snack is a deep-fried, breadcrumb-coated meat ragout, usually served in a roll? Kroket, doe de mosterd maar (pass the mustard) ๐Ÿ˜‹

Q11: ๐ŸŸ️ Ajax is a famous Dutch football club from Amsterdam. What are their traditional home kit colours? White and red (white shirt with a broad red vertical stripe), and black shorts ⚪๐Ÿ”ด⚫

Q12: ⛵ Which Dutch city is famous for its historic port, the largest in Europe, and its modern architecture, including the Erasmus Bridge? Rotterdam

Q13: ๐Ÿ’ถ Before adopting the euro in 2002, what was the official currency of the Netherlands? Dutch guilder

You’re cruising along like a canal boat now… but the water gets deeper from here! ๐ŸŒก️

Pressure’s On ๐ŸŒก️

Q14: ๐ŸŽป Who is the world-famous violinist from Maastricht, known for performing classical waltzes with his Johann Strauss Orchestra? Andre Rieu

Q15: ๐Ÿป La Trappe is a famous Dutch beer brewed by whom? Trappist monks

Q16: ๐ŸŽถ Opened in 2012, this iconic Amsterdam venue boasts a capacity of 17,000 and has hosted major concerts by artists like Maroon 5, Drake, Beyoncรฉ, and Lady Gaga. What is the venue called? Ziggo Dome

Q17: ๐ŸŽฌ Which Dutch actress gained international fame for playing Melisandre in Game of Thrones? Carice van Houten

Q18: ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ The Treaty of Maastricht, signed in 1992 in the Dutch city of Maastricht, led to the creation of which major European institution? European Union (EU)

Q19: ๐ŸŽ️ Which Dutch Formula 1 driver, born in 1997, became a world champion and also serves as an ambassador for Heineken 0.0? Max Verstappen

Final stretch! ๐Ÿ’จ Only one question left, and it’s a spicy one.

Dynamite ๐ŸŒถ️

Q20: No hints, no mercy! Think you’re a geography whizz? How many provinces are there in the Netherlands, and can you name every single one, alphabetically, for an extra twist of lemon? ๐Ÿ‹ 12 (Drenthe, Flevoland, Friesland, Gelderland, Groningen, Limburg, North Brabant, North Holland, Overijssel, South Holland, Utrecht, Zeeland)



Check your score

All 20 answers revealed? Time to see where you stand…

17–20: Dutch Master ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Magnificent! You’d give Rembrandt a run for his money. If you cracked Q20, treat yourself to a stroopwafel, you’ve earned it. ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ

10–16: Canal Cruiser ๐Ÿšฒ๐ŸŒท
Solid stuff! Like a bike ride through Amsterdam’s canals, you’re cruising steadily. A few more practice laps and you’ll be a true Dutch pro.

0–9: Windmill Wobbler ๐ŸŒ€๐Ÿง€
No worries, even the Dutch had to reclaim land from the sea before they mastered it! Keep at it, and soon you’ll be spinning through all 20. ๐Ÿ˜‰








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