The Netherlands Quiz | 20 Questions

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!)
Tap to reveal the answer and see if you got it right!
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: ๐ฒ True or false: There are more bicycles than people in the Netherlands. True! Hence the title “land of bicycles” ๐ฒ
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! ๐ฒ Let’s crank up the gears for Zone 2… ๐ค️
In the Zone ๐ค️
Q6: ๐ Which two countries share a land border with the Netherlands? Germany and Belgium
Q7: ๐ฐ Amsterdam is the capital, but which Dutch city is home to the government and the royal family? The Hague (Den Haag)
Q8: ๐จ 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: ๐ Much of the Netherlands lies below sea level. What’s the Dutch word for reclaimed land, usually protected by dykes? Polder
Q10: ๐ Which Dutch snack is a deep-fried, breadcrumb-coated meat ragout, usually served in a roll? Kroket, doe de mosterd maar (pass the mustard) ๐
Q11: ๐️ 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 ⚪๐ด⚫
Q12: ⛵ Which Dutch city is famous for its historic port, the largest in Europe, and its modern architecture, including the Erasmus Bridge? Rotterdam
Q13: ๐ถ 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! ๐ก️
Pressure’s On ๐ก️
Q14: ๐ป Who is the world-famous violinist from Maastricht, known for performing classical waltzes with his Johann Strauss Orchestra? Andre Rieu
Q15: ๐ป La Trappe is a famous Dutch beer brewed by whom? Trappist monks
Q16: ๐ถ 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: ๐ฌ Which Dutch actress gained international fame for playing Melisandre in Game of Thrones? Carice van Houten
Q18: ๐ช๐บ 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: ๐️ 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! ๐จ Only one question left, and it’s a spicy one.
Dynamite ๐ถ️
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? ๐ 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 ๐จ๐ฅ
Magnificent! You’d give Rembrandt a run for his money. If you cracked Q20, treat yourself to a stroopwafel, you’ve earned it. ๐ณ๐ฑ
10–16: Canal Cruiser ๐ฒ๐ท
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 ๐๐ง
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. ๐
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