Listening exercise: Questions
Watch the episode about Willem van Oranje. (Phase 1: English subtitles, Phase 2: Dutch subtitles, Phase 3: no subtitles)
1. What does the national anthem of The Netherlands have to do with Willem van Oranje?
2. Explain why the friendship between Willem and Filips ended?
3. Explain what happened in 1566?
4. Explain who the murderer was of Willem, why he did it and how he did it.
5. Why did Willem van Oranje eventually become the national hero?
6. When did The Netherlands get their independence?