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Quiz about Dutch Queen Beatrix
Quiz about Dutch Queen Beatrix

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.
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Author
Vermic
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
28,280
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
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Question 1 of 10
1. On what day was Beatrix born? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What country did Beatrix live in most of the time during World War II? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. In what Dutch city did Beatrix go to university? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. In what year did Beatrix marry Claus von Amsberg? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What are the names of the three sons of Beatrix and Claus? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In what year did Beatrix become Queen of The Netherlands? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What is the name of the palace the queen lives in? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the name of her favourite sailing boat? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The queen is particularly interested in what kind of art? Hint


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



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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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