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1 trivia quiz  The Dutch Revolt : Part 1, 1555-1609 coolicon
This is about the first part of the Dutch Revolt. It covers the years from 1555 to 1609, when a truce was agreed. The fighting resumed later.
 Tough 15Q
228 plays
 May 26 07
mick_is_god
2 trivia quiz  Dutch Stew: II coolicon
My second instalment on the history of The Netherlands! Have fun!
 Tough 10Q
177 plays
 Jan 09 08
shreds
3 trivia quiz  Dutch Stew: I icon
Here you will find some general knowledge questions on Dutch history, covering several centuries, but with a focus on the 20th century. How would you like your stew?
 Average 10Q
237 plays
 Dec 14 07
shreds
4 trivia quiz  The Dutch Are Everywhere icon
The Dutch have always been an enterprising nation. As a result, their influence can still be seen around the world. Some questions about the Dutch in international history.
 Average 10Q
1299 plays
 Jul 24 02
Case2
5 trivia quiz  Nijmegen through the Centuries icon
Nijmegen is (or claims to be) the oldest city in the Netherlands. This quiz takes you through the centuries, from its foundation in the 1st century B.C. until the 21st century.
 Difficult 10Q
273 plays
 Apr 04 04
Leau editor
6 trivia quiz  Dutch Colonial History icon
This quiz will test your knowledge of Dutch colonial history. It?s important to bear in mind that the Dutch colonial empire was mainly a trading empire relying on key ports and bases rather than on the colonization of vast areas.
 Difficult 25Q
861 plays
 Jul 03 02
author
7 trivia quiz  The Netherlands, a Small Country icon
The Netherlands is a small country. You know all about European history? The Netherlands are a part of Europe too! What do you know about Dutch history?
 Tough 10Q
1443 plays
 Mar 05 01
Tyrondel
8 trivia quiz  History of Dutch Socialism icon
In this quiz I will ask you some questions about the subject of my study at university. I will however try to find questions that are not impossible to answer. Good luck!
 Difficult 10Q
351 plays
 Jun 30 03
StefanL

Some sample questions from this category:

* What was the name of Philip II of Spain's father?
* In 1568 the Dutch rose in rebellion in order to gain their independence. Which monarch did they fight against?
* In which year did the Belgians get their independence from the Netherlands?
* In 1667, Dutch war ships sailed to Chatham (England). What was the name of the Dutch commander?
* Of what country or countries was William III of Orange King?
* Who was the Queen of the Netherlands during World War II?
* What was the status of the Netherlands in the First World War?
* In what year did the Netherlands become a monarchy?
* The Dutch East India Company was founded in 1602. The Dutch displaced another European colonial power to monopolize trade with the Spice Islands. What colonial power did they displace?
* In 1619 Dutch East India Company captured the port of Jakarta and renamed it__________?
* In 1658 the Dutch conquered the Portuguese territories in this island, attracted by the spice trade. This trade had been developed by Arab merchants who called the island Serendip.
* The Portuguese were ousted from this trading port by the Dutch after a seven-year blockade in 1641.
* This port on Sulawesi (Celebes) Island was captured by the Dutch in 1667. It was to become a major trading center in the area.
* The Dutch took control of this port in S.India in 1663. It was the principal harbor of the Malabar Coast.
* The Treaty of Paris in 1815 (after the Napoleonic Wars) awarded another Caribbean island to the Dutch. Which one?
* This Dutch colony in South America was ceded to them by England under the terms of the Treaty of Breda in 1667. It remained a Dutch colony until independence 1975.
* The Dutch had a colony in North America from 1613-64. What was the name of the colony?
* What was the Dutch name of Georgetown, now capital of Guyana, when it was part of Dutch colony Guiana (or Essequibo-Demerara)?
* What was the name of the Dutch 'factory' established in 1598 on West Java? It used to be a powerful Muslim sultanate. It It was captured by the British in 1602, but the Dutch expelled them in 1682.
* This was the only Japanese port in which Europeans were allowed to trade. Privileges were granted to the Dutch East India Company in 1639.

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