What Do You Know About The Netherlands? (Part 2)

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1. Which beer is NOT Dutch? Amstel Leffe Grolsch Heineken

2. Which Dutch pop group scored a world hit with their song called "Venus" in 1970? Golden Earring The Nits Shocking Blue The Cats

3. The Dutch word "gezellig" is unique and can not be translated with a single English word to reflect the exact meaning of it. It's used when in good company and having a good time. What mix of words mentioned below describe the Dutch word best? cosy / enjoyable / fun fun / enjoyable / cheap easy / cosy / fun cosy / easy / cheap

4. The language Afrikaans has its roots in 17th century Dutch. True False

5. Which of these was NEVER a Dutch colony? Malacca New York Indonesia Korea

6. What is a "Frikandel"? It’s a type of skinless deep-fried sausage It’s a kind of meatball with vegetables It’s minced meat covered in breadcrumbs and fried It’s a sausage made from chicken leftovers

7. Which of the following landscapes you will NOT find in The Netherlands? Dunes Forests Mountains Moors

8. Which of the following wildlife CAN you find in The Netherlands? Wolves Snakes Bears Tigers

9. In The Netherlands, most politicians travel without bodyguards, often using public transportation. Who was the first Dutch politician, in modern Dutch history to be assassinated? Pim Hortuyn Pim Fortuyn Tim Fortuyn Tim Hortuyn

10. During the '60s and '70s, The Netherlands experienced a big stream of immigrants who were called ‘gastarbeiders’ (guest workers). Most of these guest workers came from Turkey and Morocco. What was the reason for bringing these people over to The Netherlands to work? Holland was more liberal than Morocco and Turkey Turkey and Morocco had been asking Holland to allow their people to come work in The Netherlands for years It was a gesture of Holland to thank the Turks and Moroccans for past favours Holland had a shortage in work force at that time