Culture Quiz Spain and The Netherlands

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Culture quiz

                 General culture

What is the national holiday of the Netherlands?

1. King’s Day
2. Liberation Day
3. Sinterklaas Evening
4. Budget Day

On which date does Spain celebrate its national holiday, "Día de la Hispanidad"?

1. October 12 October 12
2. August 15
3. December 6
4. May 1

Which color is traditionally associated with the Netherlands?

1. Red
2. White
3. Blue
4. Orange

What is a popular traditional dance in Spain?

1. Tango
2. Salsa
3. Flamenco
4. Fado

Food and drinks

Which of these foods originally comes from the Netherlands?

1. Churros
2. stroopwafels
3. sausage
4. spaghetti

What is a typical Spanish dish made with rice and seafood?

1. Paella
2. Tortilla Española
3. Tapas
4. Patatas Bravas

What do Dutch people often put on their bread? It is typically Dutch.

1. Ham and cheese
2. Chocolate sprinkles
3. Chorizo
4. Marmelade

What do Spaniards traditionally drink with tapas in the afternoon or evening?

1. Beer
2. Coffee
3. Sangria
4. Hot chocolate

Sports

Which Dutch football player is often mentioned as one of the greatest of all time?

1. Arjen Robben
2. Johan Cruyff
3. Marco van Basten
4. Virgil van Dijk

What is one of the most popular sports in Spain?

1. Tennis
2. Basketball
3. Soccer
4. Formula 1

Which famous Dutch cycling race is internationally known?

1. Tour de France
2. Vuelta a España
3. Paris-Roubaix
4. Amstel Gold Race

Which two Spanish football clubs have a fierce rivalry?

1. FC Barcelona & Real Madrid
2. Atlético Madrid & Sevilla
3. Valencia CF & Villarreal
4. Málaga CF & Real Sociedad

Language & Customs

How do Dutch people often greet each other informally?

1. Hola
2. Ciao
3. Bonjour
4. Hallo

What is a common Spanish phrase for "goodbye"?

1. Bonjour
2. Arrivederci

What is a common Spanish phrase for "goodbye"?

1. Bonjour
2. Arrivederci
3. Adiós
4. Auf Wiedersehen

What is a typical Spanish eating habit?

1. They always eat at 6:00 PM
2. They eat very early in the morning
3. They often eat late at night
4. They only eat cold food

How many official languages does Spain have?

1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4

Spanish languages

Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician

Landmarks & Cities

What is the capital of the Netherlands?

1. Rotterdam
2. Amsterdam
3. Utrecht
4. The Hague

Which famous architect designed many buildings in Barcelona?

1. Antoni Gaudí
2. Salvador Dalí
3. Pablo Picasso
4. Joan Miró

Which famous Dutch painter is known for ‘The Night Watch’/ "de Nachtwacht"

1. Vincent van Gogh
2. Johannes Vermeer
3. Rembrandt van Rijn
4. Piet Mondrian

What is a well-known tourist attraction in Spain?

1. The Eiffel Tower
2. The Sagrada Familia
3. The Colosseum
4. The Acropolis

Festivals & Traditions

What is celebrated on the 5th of December in The Netherlands?

1. Christmas
2. Carnaval
3. Easter
4. Sinterklaas

What is "La Tomatina" in Spain?

1. A famous tomato-throwing festival
2. A traditional Spanish dance
3. A Spanish Christmas tradition
4. A famous bullfighting event

What do Dutch children traditionally put in their shoes for Sinterklaas?

1. chocolate
2. a carrot
3. coins
4. an onion

Which Spanish festival is famous for its running of the bulls?

1. San Fermín
2. Semana Santa
3. Las Fallas
4. Feria de Abril

How do Dutch people typically celebrate New Year’s Eve?

1. By throwing tomatoes
2. By watching a bull run
3. By eating "oliebollen"
4. By lighting floating lanterns