Just for fun: History of the Netherlands

Last activity 17 October 2019 by Ramses K.

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DikshaModerator16 October 2019 07:05:35

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Hello everyone,

Whether youre a history buff or not, heres a chance to learn about the history of the Netherlands. Below are a few trivia questions to test whether you have the correct facts.

1. Name 3 iconic monuments/structures in the Netherlands
2. What is the name of the national anthem? When and by whom was it created?
3. Name 2 eminent national historical figures
4. When is the national day celebrated in the Netherlands?
5. Which are the most important turning points in the Dutch history?

Thanks for participating,
Diksha

Ramses K.Serial expat17 October 2019 10:40:18

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1. De Kuip Rotterdam, De Hunnebedden, De Afsluitdijk, Domtoren Utrecht. De Munt (The Mint) Dordrecht.
2. Wilhelmus. Around 1570. Unknown. Important to say it's one of the oldest folksongs in the world, but it was implemented as our national anthem in 1932. Before that ‘Wien Neêrlands bloed’ was our national anthem.
3. Willem de Ruyter, Piet Pieterszoon Hein, Willem of Oranje
4. We don't have national day
5. The Liberation of our country on may 5 1945. The Synod of Dordrecht 1618-1619

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