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

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

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 Korea Indonesia New York

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

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

8. Which of the following wildlife CAN you find in The Netherlands? Snakes Bears Wolves 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 Tim Hortuyn Tim Fortuyn Pim Fortuyn

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? Turkey and Morocco had been asking Holland to allow their people to come work in The Netherlands for years Holland was more liberal than Morocco and Turkey Holland had a shortage in work force at that time It was a gesture of Holland to thank the Turks and Moroccans for past favours