Kingsday Quiz

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• Groep 8

Kingsday Quiz

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Which of the following cities hosts the main celebration of Kingsday?

1. Amsterdam
2. Rotterdam
3. The Hague
4. Utrecht

What nickname did King Willem-Alexander earn during his student years?

1. Prince Orange
2. King lager
3. King Willempie
4. Prince Pils

Did King Willem-Alexander ascend to the throne in 2010?

1. Yes
2. No

What is typically sold in the 'Vrijmarkt' (Free Market) during Kingsday?

1. Local food and drinks
2. Flowers
3. Only dutch flags
4. Antiques and second-hand items

Which popular Dutch festival is similar to Koningsdag?

1. Sinterklaas
2. Groningsdag
3. Friesland Day
4. Bevrijdingsdag (Liberation Day)

What drink is traditionally associated with Dutch celebrations?

1. Heiniken beer
2. Jenever (dutch gin)
3. Coffee
4. Apple cider

Is King Willem-Alexander the first male monarch of the Netherlands in over a century?

1. Yes
2. No

The Dutch national anthem is the oldest in the world?

1. Yes
2. No

What kind of boat party is common in Amsterdam on King’s Day?

1. Viking ships
2. Submarine raves
3. Canal cruises
4. Pirate ships

What animal is often used as a symbol in Dutch royal celebrations?

1. Dragon
2. Lion
3. Beaver
4. cat

Is King's Day always on April 27th, the King's birthday?

1. No
2. Yes

In which year did the Netherlands win the Eurovision Song Contest with the song "Arcade" by Duncan Laurence?

1. 2020
2. 2017
3. 2021
4. 2019

On King’s Day, it's legal to publicly drink alcohol in most Dutch cities

1. True
2. False

When markets close on King’s Day, Dutch city crews famously sweep up thousands of kilos of

1. Bicycle parts
2. Orange confetti
3. Empty beer cans
4. Tulip petals

Which music genre dominates the outdoor DJ stages on King’s Day?

1. Classical
2. Hardstyle & EDM
3. Jazz
4. Reggae

Which brand does this logo belong to?

1. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
2. Schiphol Group
3. Dutch Transavia
4. Martinair

In which year did the Netherlands win the UEFA European Football Championship for the first time?

1. 1978
2. 1889
3. 1988
4. 1990

In which year did Robin van Persie score one of the most memorable goals of the tournament, a header that came to be known as the 'Flying Dutchman' goal?

1. 2010
2. 2014
3. 2006
4. 2018

King Willem Alexander once surprised everyone by not showing up to King’s Day wearing orange. Instead, he wore...

1. Full body orange suit
2. Military uniform with royal medals
3. Casual polo shirt and jeans
4. Suit, but with orange socks

Which popular Dutch cheese is known for its round shape and yellow color?

1. Edam
2. Gouda
3. Limburger
4. Maasdam

Which Dutch city is famous for its wooden clogs (klompen)?

1. Amsterdam
2. Volendam
3. Utrecht
4. Eindhoven

Which Dutch artist painted "The Night Watch"?

1. Piet Mondriaan
2. Johannes Vermeer
3. Rembrandt van Rijn
4. Vincent van Gogh

Which Dutch city is famous for its annual flower parade, called the "Bloemencorso"?

1. Rotterdam
2. Keukenhof
3. Haarlem
4. Zundert

What is the name of the Dutch national football team?

1. Oranje
2. De Rode Duivels
3. Die Mannschaft
4. Les Bleus

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