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SECRETS OF AMSTERDAM

Peter de Ruiter

Copyright Peter de Ruiter 2014

Published by CoolCats Publishing at Smashwords

Originally published by GoMedia

PixelPerfect Publications | Den Haag

# Introduction

Welcome to Secrets of Amsterdam!

Welcome to _Secrets of Amsterdam_ , the ebook that contains more than 50 suggestions on what to do and where to go in Amsterdam: museums, theatres, concert halls and much more. But... you have to work for it! Each listing is presented in 15 questions that, we hope, will increase your appetite.

Where is Rembrandt buried? How many bicycles are there in Amsterdam? What is the Miracle of Amsterdam? All the answers to the almost 1000 questions are given at the end of each chapter.

Learn about the Rijksmuseum, the Museum of the Canals, the Royal Palace, the Anne Frank House; let the kids play at NEMO, quench your thirst at Brewery 't IJ and enjoy international film history at the EYE Film Institute.

So much to do, so little time. Enjoy!

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# Scheepvaartmuseum

Without the sea and the shipping trade the Netherlands would have looked quite different. To a great extent the sea has determined our culture and economy. Het Scheepvaartmuseum - that boasts one of the most important maritime collections in the world – lets us see and experience how important the sea and the shipping trade have always been for the Netherlands, to this very day.

Scheepvaartmuseum

Kattenburgerplein 1

1018 KK Amsterdam

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1 What was the first destination of the building in which the museum is located?

A Tenement for sailors

B Warehouse for shipping equipment

C Palace for the Stadtholder

2 When was the first stone of the building laid?

A 1656

B 1756

C 1856

3 On how many piles does the building rest?

A 1.000 wooden piles

B 2.000 wooden piles

C 3.000 wooden piles

4 Out of which kind of stone was this building constructed?

A Sandstone blocks from the Mergelland of South Limburg

B Concrete blocks after the renovation of 2010, pointed like sandstone blocks

C Red brick beneath a layer of plaster that were to resemble large blocks of sandstone

5 Where did Michiel de Ruyter live?

A At the Kattenburgerplein nr.2

B At the Prins Hendrikkade nr. 131

C In the Valkenburgerstraat nr. 4

6 When was Het Scheepvaartmuseum founded?

A 1939

B 1972

C 1916

7 How many litres of water could be collected in the vaults beneath the inner courtyard?

A 40.000 litres

B 400.000 litres

C 400 litres

8 What is the lined pattern in the glass roof construction of the building based on?

A On compass cards and orientation lines on old sea maps

B It is not based on anything; it is a fantasy pattern

C It refers to the pattern of the Dutch motorways

9 What is the weight of the roof?

A 100.000 kilos

B 200.000 kilos

C 300.000 kilos

10 What happened to the original VOC-ship 'Amsterdam'?

A After long years of meritorious service, the 'Amsterdam' was demolished

B The real 'Amsterdam' is in the depot of the museum since 1749

C During its first trip in 1749 the rudder broke off and the ship ran ashore on the coast

11 What is the name of the steps with which the crew of the 'Amsterdam' went on board?

A The gangplank

B The stairway

C The lift

12 At which bar - later an island - did the huge VOC-ships come to anchor?

A Near Urk

B Near Pampus

C Near Texel

13 What is the original meaning of the word 'marine'?

A A painting with sea views, river views and ships

B A sailor's headgear

C A small type of yacht

14 What was the train of the whale used for?

A To grease rope and leather in order to make these supple

B The train of the whale was meant as cod-liver oil

C For the stuffing of mattresses

15 What is the ranking of the Amsterdam harbour in Europe?

A The harbour is 2nd in Europe

B The harbour is 3rd in Europe

C The harbour is 4th in Europe

Bonus question:

Het Scheepvaartmuseum exhibits maritime history of more than

A) 300 years

B) 500 years

C) 750 tears

1B 2A 3A 4C 5B 6C 7A 8A 9B 10C 11A 12B 13A 14A 15C

# Resistance Museum

The Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum) tells the abnormal story of normal people during wartime. In the permanent exposition, a decor of imitation streets and wall-covering photos evokes the atmosphere of the war years 1940-1945. The museum also has an exposition about the Dutch Indies. There is also a permanent children's exposition.

Resistance Museum

Plantage Kerklaan 61

1018 CX Amsterdam

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1 On which day did Germany attack the Netherlands and did the Second World War start in the Netherlands?

A On 10 May 1939

B On 10 May 1940

C On 10 May 1941

2 Which political party worked (collaborated) with the German occupiers?

A NSB

B SDAP

C CPN

3 Which token did the Germans order Jews to wear on their clothing?

A The white carnation,a white flower

B The red banner, a small flag with the text in black letters: 'Jew'

C The yellow Star of David, a hexagonal star with the text in black letters: 'Jew'

4 How many Jewish inhabitants were there in the Netherlands before the war?

A 140.000 Jews

B 80.000 Jews

C 180.000 Jews

5 How many Jewish inhabitants were there in the Netherlands after the war?

A 140.000 Jews

B 90.000 Jews

C 40.000 Jews

6 Which organisation had to serve the interests of the Jewish community during the war?

A Jewish Invalid

B Jewish Council

C Jewish Synagogue

7 Where were many Jewish residents of Amsterdam assembled before they were transported to the camps?

A The Jewish Synagogue

B The Waterlooplein

C The Hollandsche Schouwburg (Dutch theatre)

8 Who devised a plan to save the Jewish children?

A Henriëtte Pimentel, head of the nursery and Walter Süskind, director of the Jewish Council

B Gijs and Wally van Hall, leaders of the Resistance

C The Jewish Council itself

9 What is the name of the little boy that was saved and who later became mayor of Amsterdam?

A Job Cohen

B Gijs van Hall

C Ed van Thijn

10 What was the name of the footpath of the Hollandsche Schouwburg to a transition camp in Drenthe?

A Westerborkpad

B Pieterpad

C Braamstruiksebinnenpad

11 Who designed the Auschwitz monument?

A Karel Appel

B Harry Mulisch

C Jan Wolkers

12 Which painter from the Golden Age was ascribed a hero status by the Germans?

A Jan Steen

B Rembrandt van Rijn

C Ferdinand Bol

13 Who wrote the children's book 'Oorlogswinter' (War Winter)?

A Jan Terlouw

B Hans van Mierlo

C Hans Gruyters

14 Which country invaded the Dutch Indies in 1942 and ruled there until 1945?

A China

B Japan

C Korea

15 Which means of communication was confiscated by the Germans from 1943 onwards?

A The radio

B The television

C The PC

16 Where did Queen Wilhelmina stay during the war?

A In Paris

B In Madrid

C In London

Bonus question:

The Resistance Museum recently introduced:

A) A junior museum

B) A museum for physically impaired visitors

C) A senior museum

1B 2A 3C 4A 5C 6B 7C 8A 9C 10A 11C 12B 13A 14B 15A 16C

# ARCAM Architectural Centre Amsterdam

Architectural Centre Amsterdam ARCAM is since its foundation in 1986 the starting point for everyone who likes to know more about architecture and city development in the Amsterdam region. In the striking building with its magnificent view over the Oosterdok one can see varying exhibitions. The website of ARCAM offers amongst others an Architectural Guide with hundreds of Amsterdam buildings as well as an extensive agenda.

ARCAM

Prins Hendrikkade 600

1011 VX Amsterdam

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1 Why is Amsterdam by some called a 'city of lobben' (lobes)?

A The map of the city has the shape of lobes that extend into the landscape

B Most inhabitants of Amster- dam are good 'lobbessen' (good natured)

C Lobben are special bricks that are often used in Amsterdam

2 On what location beneath which motorway within the city boundaries is an underground shelter from the Cold War?

A Ring A10, behind a side door in the Coentunnel

B A4, in the underpass near the Johan Huizingalaan

C Ring A10, in the underpass near the Leeuwendalersweg

3 What is the oldest allotment of Amsterdam?

A Buitenzorg at the Zamenhof- straat in district North

B Nut en Genoegen at the Sloterdijkweg in district West

C Amstelglorie at the Jan van Vroegopsingel in district South

4 Where in Amsterdam are buildings not resting on piles, but floating in between them?

A Scheepstimmermanstraat, Borneo-Sporenburg

B Waterbuurt West, IJburg

C Pontsteiger (jetty), Houthavens

5 Which Amsterdam architect was awarded the prestigious international price for architecture RIBA Gold Medal in 2011?

A Piet Kramer

B Herman Hertzberger

C Joop van Stigt

6 What is the name of the 270 metres long building from 2007 that was designed by OTH Architects at the Northern IJ-bank? And what is the origin of that name?

A Overhoeks (diagonal), because the building is at an angle relative to the surrounding street plan

B Het Kraanspoor (crane track), after the original function of the concrete construction on which this building is resting

C De Apenrots (monkey rock), because this building looks like a pile of rocks.

7 What percentage of the Amsterdam offices is empty?

A 17 percent of all offices, together about 1,3 million square metres

B 4 percent of all offices, together about 350.000 thousand square metres

C 45 percent of all offices, together about 3.8 million square metres

8 Where is the small residential area Cadiz, designed by the Amsterdam architectural bureau Abbink X De Haas Architectures?

A At the bay of Vistahermosa in South Spain

B At the Wolbrantskerkweg in district New West

C In the city of Nador at the Moroccan north coast

9 How many houseboats are there in Amsterdam?

A 11.284

B 5.500

C 2.500

10 Who is the designer of the IJplein in North Amsterdam?

A Anton Koolhaas

B Rem Koolhaas

C Teun Koolhaas

11 The North/Southline is expected to be ready for use in 2017. How long is it, and how many stops will it have?

A 12,1 kilometres with ten stops

B 9,7 kilometres with eight stops

C 6,2 kilometres with five stops

12 What is immediately striking about the residential care building Oklahoma by architectural bureau MVRDV from 1997?

A It looks like there is a big hole in it

B It looks like a patchwork blanket with many colours

C Parts of the building are sticking out very far

1A 2C 3A 4B 5B 6B 7A 8B 9C 10B 11B 12C

# Artis

Naturis Artis Magistra belongs to the Dutch heritage. The oldest and best-known zoo has stolen the hearts of generations of people in the Netherlands. It is a special opportunity to encounter wild animals in the centre of Amsterdam. You will have a great day out in a park with royal grandeur.

Artis

Plantage Kerklaan 38-40

1018 CZ Amsterdam

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1 What is the meaning of the official name of Artis, Natura Artis Magistra?

A Nature is the master of art and science

B The master of the animals

C The master of nature

2 When was the foundation of Artis?

A 1898

B 1838

C 1936

3 What is the vision of Artis?

A Artis wants to show as many animals as possible

B Artis wants to preserve extinct animal species

C Artis wants to stimulate love and care for nature

4 Who is the patron or patroness of Artis?

A Princess Máxima

B Princess Margriet

C Prince Constantijn

5 Artis consists of how many monuments?

A 26 governmentally listed monuments and two municipally listed monuments

B 30 governmentally listed monuments

C Artis has no monuments

6 Which natural scientist had a correspondence with Artis?

A Darwin

B Tyndall

C Lyell

7 What is the name of the hippopotamus that lived in Artis for more than 49 years, and that now has been prepared by taxidermy?

A Tanja

B Sylvia

C Monique

8 How many different animal species are living in Artis?

A 900 species

B 1.600 species

C 400 species

9 Which museum that was closed since 1947 will be accessible to the public again, due to Artis?

A The Geological Museum

B The Groote Museum

C The Planetarium

10 On which spot in Artis have Jews been hiding during the Second World War?

A In the bear house

B Beneath the flamingo pond

C In the attic of the Planetarium

11 What is the total acreage of Artis?

A More than 8 hectares

B More than 14 hectares

C More than 20 hectares

12 What was the name of the baby elephant that was born in Artis in 2011?

A Yindee

B Thong Tai

C Mumba

13 How many different trees are growing in Artis?

A 200

B 300

C 400

14 What is the name of the Artis magazine, that is exclusively for members?

A Dier en Zoo

B Natura Artis Magistra

C ArtisTiek

15 Until what time is Artis open during the ZOO-evenings, on Saturdays in June, July and August?

A Sunrise

B Sunset

C There is no closing time

16 What is the collective term for the educational activities of Artis?

A Artis Academy

B Artis College

C Artis University

17 Which international breeding programmes are coordinated by Artis?

A Polar bears, kantjils and blackfoot penguins

B Coatis, prairie dogs and Asiatic elephants

C Camels, kune kune pigs and Malaysian tapirs

Bonus question:

What is the English name of Artis in full

A) The Royal Zoological Association Natura Artis Magistra

B) The Global Zoological Society Natura Artis Magistra

C) The Royal Zoological Society Natura Artis Magistra

1A 2B 3C 4B 5A 6A 7A 8A 9B 10A 11B 12C 13A 14B 15B 16A 17A

# Tropical Museum

In the Tropenmuseum you will find the most beautiful stories and objects from all over the world. You will make a journey through the times and the world and you will thus get to know various cultures and the daily life of faraway people. Cultures come to life by means of beautiful works of art, special utensils, photos, music and film in the permanent and temporary exhibitions.

Tropical Museum

Linnaeusstraat 2

1092 CK Amsterdam

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1 When was the first exhibition in the Tropenmuseum?

A 1890

B 1923

C 1939

2 On how many piles is the building standing?

A More than 6.000 piles

B More than 10.000 piles

C More than 14.000 piles

3 Who opened the Tropenmuseum?

A Queen Wilhelmina

B Prime minister Colijn

C Mayor d'Ailly

4 From which country are the most objects in the Tropenmuseum?

A Surinam

B Indonesia

C South Africa

5 What was the original name of the Tropenmuseum?

A Koninkrijk Museum

B Koninklijk Museum

C Koloniaal Museum

6 Has the Tropenmuseum always been situated at the Linnaeusstraat?

A Yes

B No, the Tropenmuseum started in Haarlem

C No, the Tropenmuseum started at the Prinsengracht

7 Who was the architect of the Tropenmuseum?

A H.P. Berlage

B Pierre Cuypers

C J.J. van Nieukerken

8 What used to be on the site where now the Tropenmuseum is?

A A burial place

B A meadows

C Warehouses

9 Who started the collection of the Tropenmuseum?

A Kees Wolkers, the grandfather of writer Jan Wolkers

B Frederik van Eeden, the father of the writer with the same name

C Conrad Busken Huet,vicar and writer

10 What is the Tropenmuseum Junior?

A It is a miniature of the Tropenmuseum

B The Tropenmuseum has part of the museum designed especially for children

C The name of the depot of the Tropenmuseum

11 How many visitors come to the museum every year?

A 100.000 visitors

B 200.000 visitors

C 300.000 visitors

12 Who is patroness or patron of the Tropenmuseum?

A Queen Máxima

B Princess Beatrix

C King Willem-Alexander

13 How large is the building of the Tropenmuseum?

A 34.000 m2

B 44.000 m2

C 54.000 m2

14 How many bricks were used?

A 2,5 million bricks

B 5 million bricks

C 7,5 million bricks

15 How many objects are there in the Tropenmuseum?

A 1.000 objects

B 3.000 objects

C 6.000 objects

16 What are the biggest items of the Tropenmuseum?

A Fangs of elephants

B Bisj poles from New Guinea, 5 to 6 metres high poles

C Palm trees in the innercourtyard

17 What is the smallest object of the Tropenmuseum?

A A wooden statue, made out of a toothpick

B A miniature decorative dagger

C An ivory earring

1B 2A 3A 4B 5C 6B 7C 8A 9B 10B 11B 12A 13B 14C 15C 16B 17A

# Royal Theatre Carré

The Royal Theatre Carré, situated at the river Amstel in the heart of Amsterdam, is one of Europe's most beautiful and famous theatres. The theatre was built 125 years ago and was initially used for spectacular circus shows. Nowadays Carré offers a very diverse programme with national and international shows and artists, varying from musical, ballet and circus to cabaret and concerts.

Royal Theatre Carré

Amstel 115-125

1018 EM Amsterdam

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1 In 1874 Carré was in a different location and not yet at the Amstel. Where was this building?

A Plantage Middenlaan

B Frederiksplein

C Waterlooplein

2 When was the opening of the current Carré?

A 1887

B 1900

C 1912

3 Who is the founder of Carré?

A Jacques Carré

B Maurice Carré

C Oscar Carré

4 For which genre was Carré especially built?

A For cabaret

B For circus

C For musical

5 How high is the stage tower of Carré?

A 18 metres

B 21 metres

C 25 metres

6 When did Carré receive the predicate 'Royal'?

A 1980

B 1987

C 2000

7 In the nineteen-sixties Carré was almost demolished to make space for ...

A A hotel

B A nightclub

C An apartment building

8 How many seats does Carré have (after the renovation in 2004)?

A 2.028

B 1.862

C 1.756

9 Who played the first 'one-man show' in Carré?

A Paul van Vliet

B Wim Kan

C Toon Hermans

10 What was the name of the first in-house produced musical in Carré?

A Les Miserables

B Cats

C West Side Story

11 Which cabaret artist has performed most often in Carré?

A Youp van 't Hek

B Freek de Jonge

C Herman van Veen

12 Which of the following female superstars did not perform in Carré?

A Tina Turner

B Diana Ross

C Josephine Baker

13 Which of the following singers already performed in Carré at an early age?

A George Michael

B Michael Jackson

C Bruce Springsteen

14 Whose statue is lacking in Carré?

A Jos Brink

B Beppie Nooij

C Mary Dresselhuijs

15 Which stunt during the World Christmas Circus 2007 made it to all the front pages and news shows?

A Sea lions in the river Amstel

B Elephant riding on the Dam square

C Clown Bello Nock coming down on a rope from the front of Carré

Bonus question

In the logo of Royal Theatre Carré

A The letter e contains a crown

B The is a crown on top of the entire name

C One can see the face of king Willem-Alexander

1B 2A 3C 4B 5B 6B 7A 8C 9C 10B 11C 12A 13B 14C 15A

# Hortus Botanicus

Behind the 300 years old entrance gate of the Hortus Botanicus is it as if the town holds its breath for a while. In one of the oldest botanical gardens in the world you can enjoy exotic plants, greenhouses with butterflies, cacti or palms as well as the impressive Three Climates greenhouse. Conclude your visit with a delicious organic drink or bite in the Orangery.

Hortus Botanicus

Plantage Middenlaan 2a

1018 DD Amsterdam

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1 When was the Hortus founded?

A 1919

B 1756

C 1638

2 What was the purpose of the foundation of the Hortus?

A Plant Museum

B Medicinal herb garden

C Private garden

3 How many different plant varieties are there in the Hortus?

A 2.000

B 3.000

C 4.000

4 What percentage is this of all the plant varieties on earth?

A 1%

B 2%

C 4%

5 Which tree do you come across on opening a good bottle of wine?

A Cork oak

B Bottlebrush

C Chilean wine palm

6 Which plant sleeps in winter beneath its own leaves?

A The Strelitzia, a plant originating from South Africa

B The Gerbera, a plant originating from Africa and Asia

C The Gunnera, a plant originating from South America

7 Which work-vitamin was dispersed all over the world via the Hortus?

A Coffee

B Tea

C Pepper

8 Which plants live off the sky?

A Bromeliads

B Geraniums

C Ferns

9 How old is the oldest potted plant in the Western world?

A More than 100 years old

B More than 300 years old

C More than 500 years old

10 Which famous biologist had the Palm House erected?

A Cornelis Boerhaave

B Carolus Linnaeus

C Hugo de Vries

11 Which great discovery did Hugo de Vries make as a botanist 100 years ago?

A The total theory, a section of physics

B The stance theory, a section of biodynamics

C The mutation theory, a section of genetics

12 Why is the plane tree such an ideal city tree?

A The tree is resistant to air pollution

B The tree is resistant to urinating dogs

C The tree is resistant to clawing cats

13 Which magical ingredient would Panoramix (from Asterix) be able to find in the Hortus?

A The witch hazel

B The green mistletoe

C The grape hyacinth

14 Which group of trees and shrubs is older than the dinosaurs?

A Conifers

B Palm trees

C Carnivorous plants

15 Who used the chaste-tree that is growing against the front of the main building?

A Monks to make celibate more bearable

B Ladies of pleasure for their much too pushy clients

C Merchants gave it to their wives before going on their travels

16 Which well-known ghost ship is flying around in the butterfly greenhouse?

A The Titanic, with its widespread wings

B The Flying Dutchman with its bright orange wings

C The Batavia, with its lofty wings

Bonus question

The Hortus Botanicus

A Has a Chippendale garden

B Has an original olive oil palm

C Has a special entrance for the late writer Hugo de Vries

1C 2B 3C 4B 5A 6C 7A 8A 9B 10C 11C 12A 13B 14A 15A 16B

# Brewery 't IJ

Brouwerij 't IJ is a small beer brewery in Amsterdam, since October 1985 established next to windmill De Gooyer. The brewery was founded by Kaspar Peterson. All beers are unfiltered and unpasteurized. The brewery also has its own tasting room, where only home brewed beer is served. In contrast to many other tasting rooms, the IJ-room is also in use as local pub.

Brewery 't IJ

Funenkade 7

1018 AL Amsterdam

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1 When was beer discovered?

A By the Mesopotamians in 4500 before Christ

B By the Romans in 300 before Christ

C By the ancient Germans in 100 after Christ

2 Why was beer preferred to water in the Middle Ages?

A Water was often polluted and undrinkable

B People liked living in a constant drunken fit

C Beer was cheaper than water

3 What is the most important component of beer, next to water?

A Burlap

B Corn

C Pollen

4 What does 'stout' (naughty) mean, in terms of beer?

A It is beer with a dark brown to black colour, due to roasted barley

B It is beer that is only drunk by certain ladies

C It is beer that leads to unseemly behaviour

5 Why is the component hop so important?

A Hop gives the beer a bright colour

B Hop gives the beer a spicy taste

C Hop makes the beer longer preservable and it kills bacteria

6 Where does the name pils originate from?

A From the small town of Pilsen in the Czech Republic

B Derived from 'Little Pils', which refers to the weak taste of this beer

C From Jan Pils, a pharmacist from Belgium

7 In which country do people drink most beer per head of the population?

A Germany

B Ireland

C Czech Republic

8 What is the medium intake in litres per inhabitant there?

A 100 litres

B 130 litres

C 155 litres

9 In which country do people drink the least beer?

A Brasil

B France

C Norway

10 Brouwerij 't IJ is now housed in premises that were formerly used as ...

A Bathhouse

B Police station

C Bakery

11 Where is the name of the adjacent Molen De Gooyer derived from?

A From Rijk de Gooyer, a well-known actor

B The mill is standing in the direction of and looks out on 't Gooi

C Bags of ground corn were often thrown from above to the floor

12 When was the brewery established?

A In 1978

B In 1985

C In 1988

13 Why were the first beers of the brewery called the 'Natte' and the 'Zatte'?

A The first beers were produced by two sisters with those nicknames

B The first beers were produced by two brothers with those nicknames

C In 1985 the Dutch associated beer only with 'pils'. The Flemish names were chosen to convey the message that it was not pils.

14 Which tearjerker was written by founder Kaspar Peterson?

A 'Heb je even voor mij',by Frans Bauer

B 'Je loog tegen mij',by Drukwerk

C 'Manuela', by Jacques Herb

Bonus question:

The mill of 't IJ contains

A) 4 wings that makes it turn

B) 6 wings that makes it turn

C) No wings at all since it is a water mill

1A 2A 3B 4A 5C 6A 7C 8C 9B 10A 11B 12B 13C 14B

# Museum Tot Zover

At the Kruislaan in Amsterdam, by the cemetery De Nieuwe Ooster, you will find Museum Tot Zover ('so far'). In a contemporary manner, the museum displays our heritage in relation to death. By way of varying exhibitions, present-day art and photography regularly offer surprising approaches to the theme of death and life.

Museum Tot Zover

Kruislaan 124

1097 GA Amsterdam

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1 How many people died in the Netherlands in 2010?

A 135.000

B 100.000

C 35.000

2 How many children were born in 2010?

A 135.000

B 185.000

C 95.000

3 Why did the Christian faith not allow body cremation for a long time?

A Body cremation is too much a burden on the environment

B There is no possibility of resurrection when the skeleton is burned

C There were not enough sites to make a fire

4 Who prohibited the cremation of bodies as early as the year 785?

A Pepijn the First

B Charlemagne

C Charles the Fifth

5 Why does it take ten years for worms and maggots to turn a body into a skeleton?

A Worms and maggots happen to be slow eaters

B Worms and maggots are too small to eat a big body

C It is not the worms and maggots through which the body decays, but bacteria

6 Since when is cremation officially allowed in the Netherlands?

A Since 1915

B Since 1935

C Since 1955

7 What is the percentage of deceased that are being cremated nowadays?

A 34%

B 57%

C 72%

8 How hot is a cremation oven fired, generally speaking?

A Between 100 and 200 degrees Celsius

B Between 500 and 600 degrees Celsius

C Between 800 and 1.000 degrees Celsius

9 How long is the actual cremating process?

A One-and-a-half to two hours

B Four to five hours

C Twenty-four hours

10 What is the most popular tune played at funerals in the Netherlands?

A 'Waarheen, waarvoor', by Mieke Telkamp

B 'Time to say goodbye',by Andrea Botticelli

C 'Ich habe genug', by J.S. Bach

11 What was the former location of the Oude Ooster cemetery?

A On the site where het Tropen- museum is now situated

B On the site where the Stede- lijk Museum is now situated

C On the site where the Oosterpark is now situated

12 What is the 'Poule des Doods'?

A The classification by biologists of a group of birds of prey

B A party game

C A group of poets that in turn attend the funeral of a lonely person and read out a poem

13 What happens to remaining metals after a cremation?

A They are separated from the ashes and sold

B Nothing, they just stay behind

C The temperature is so high that nothing remains

14 Which tangible way of remembrance was fashionable in the 19th century?

A A heart in formaldehyde

B Paintings made with hair of the deceased

C The name of a departed spouse engraved in a copper warming-pan

15 Which Dutch son of a vicar speaks well about life after death?

A Toon Hermans, with his song 'Vogeltje wat zing je vroeg'?

B Wim Kan, with his song 'Waar gaan we met zijn allen naar toe?'

C Cabaret artist Freek de Jonge, with his song 'Leven na de dood'

1A 2B 3B 4B 5C 6C 7B 8C 9A 10B 11A 12C 13A 14B 15C

# Science Center NEMO

NEMO is the biggest science center in the Netherlands, with five stories filled with scientific and technological things to do and discover. In any case it is the very place to be playfully engaged with science and technology. NEMO proves it: science is interesting and fascinating.

Science Center NEMO

Oosterdok 2

1011 VX Amsterdam

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1 What does the name NEMO mean?

A Nobody

B NewMetropolis

C Nemo is a Greek boys' name meaning valley

2 When was NEMO established?

A 1920

B 1954

C 2001

3 Which architect designed the building for NEMO?

A R.H.M. Schuurman

B Renzo Piano

C Alexander Bodon

4 On top of which tunnel was NEMO built?

A IJtunnel

B Piet Heintunnel

C NEMO was not built on top of a tunnel

5 Of what is the NEMO building a reflection?

A The IJtunnel

B A ship

C A frog

6 What is the Vrolik-gallery?

A An imitation laboratory

B A series of do-it-yourself tests

C A collection of skeletons and organisms in formaldehyde

7 What is the function of the 'Age Machine'?

A It shows how you look in thirty years time

B It calculates the age of matter

C It massages the skin with ultrasonic sound waves

8 What is the motto of NEMO?

A Not allowed to keep off

B Everything is allowed, nothing is obliged

C Act normal, you are silly enough as it is

9 How many steps are there from the quay to Deck 5?

A 230

B 185

C 120

10 Who opened Science Center NEMO?

A Prince Willem-Alexander

B Queen Beatrix

C The mayor of Amsterdam

11 What is the oldest object on show in NEMO?

A The meteorite

B The ball factory

C The Tesla-globe

12 Which building is visible from the roof of NEMO on a clear day?

A The Amsterdam ArenA

B The Rembrandt Tower

C Both buildings

13 Which metal gives the building its special colour?

A Iron

B Copper

C Titanium

14 What is a spark room?

A A predecessor of a lighter

B A way to make cosmic radiation visible

C A room filled with static electricity

15 What is a water clock?

A A clock that indicates the time by means of water

B A clock that is water-resistant

C A devise that is used for diving

1A 2B 3B 4A 5A 6C 7A 8A 9C 10B 11A 12C 13B 14B 15A

# Jewish Cultural Quarter

In few countries outside Israel you will find so much Jewish culture and heritage within one square kilometre as in the Jewish Cultural Quarter. The 'Jewish Historical' (with the well-known Children's Museum) organises beautiful exhibitions. The Portuguese Synagogue boasts one of the most special Jewish heritage collections in the world. The Hollandsche Schouwburg (Dutch Theatre) is a place of remembrance and an educational centre of importance.

Jewish Cultural Quarter

Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1

1011 PL Amsterdam

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1 Since when was a Jewish community settled in Amsterdam?

A Since the Middle Ages

B Since the beginning of the 17th century

C Since 1923

2 What is the epithet of the large group of Jews coming from Portugal and Spain?

A Sefardim

B Asjkenazim

C Jehoedim

3 What is the Jewish term for a High German synagogue?

A Esnoga

B Snoge

C Sjoel

4 Which neighbourhood in Amsterdam used to be the old Jewish quarter?

A The Jordaan

B The Pijp

C The Waterlooplein

5 What is the location of the Portuguese synagogue?

A At the Mr. Visserplein

B At the Plantage Middenlaan

C In Amstelveen

6 How many Jews were living in Amsterdam until the Second World War?

A Half a million

B 100.000

C 300.000

7 On the occasion of which Jewish feast do people build a tabernacle?

A Chanoeka

B Pesach

C Soekot

8 At what age many Jewish boys are being circumcised?

A At the age of thirteen

B At birth

C When the baby is eight days old

9 When was the foundation of the jewish state of Israel?

A 1968

B 1948

C 1876

10 Which food are religious Jews not allowed to eat because it is not kosher?

A Fries with mayonnaise

B Meat with cream sauce

C Herring with onions

11 The Jews from Middle and Eastern Europe used to speak which language?

A Ladino

B Jiddisj

C Judezmo

12 Which ancient text is the basis of the Jewish religion?

A The New Testament

B The Old Testament

C The Koran

13 Which film director took the initiative for interviewing survivors of the Holocaust?

A Roman Polanski

B Steven Spielberg

C Woody Allen

14 Why was the Hollandsche Schouwburg originally called the Artis Theatre?

A There were also performances with animals

B The theatre was built on the site where the first director of Artis used to live

C Everything in that neighbourhood was then named after Artis

15 What was in the Second World War the official name of the Hollandsche Schouwburg?

A The Duitsche Schouwburg

B The Joodsche Schouwburg

C The Nederlandsche Schouwburg

16 What was the function of the Hollandsche Schouwburg from August 1942 onwards?

A Deportation place for Jews

B Storage place for ammunition

C Archive for the occupiers

17 To which transition camp(s) in the Netherlands were the Jews transported?

A Amersfoort

B Westerbork

C Westerbork and Vught

18 What is the actual meaning of the word 'mokum'?

A Place

B Square

C Town

Bonus question:

The Hollandsche Schouwburg (Dutch Theatre) is painted completely

A) White

B) Black

C) Pink

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# Hermitage

The Hermitage is a spectacular multifunctional museum and a branch of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. All the artefacts are originally from the Russian Hermitage. Every six months a new exhibition opens, with subjects from modern art, archaeology and history. There is also a café-restaurant, a study centre and an auditorium.

Hermitage

Amstel 51

1018 EJ Amsterdam

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1 In which year did the Hermitage Amsterdam open its doors?

A In 2009

B In 2010

C In 2011

2 What was the function of the present Hermitage before it became a museum?

A Prison

B Nursing home

C Residential complex

3 What was the original name?

A Burgerweeshuis

B Diaconie Oude Vrouwen Huys

C Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis

4 How old is the building?

A From 1681

B From 1781

C From 1881

5 From which country do the artefacts originate that are on show in the Hermitage Amsterdam?

A Russia, from the Hermitage St. Petersburg

B Spain, from the Guggenheim Bilbao

C USA, from the Smithsonian Washington

6 What is the name of the café-restaurant in the Hermitage Amsterdam?

A Nova

B Neva

C Nuva

7 What does Neva mean for St. Petersburg?

A The Neva is the river that flows through St. Petersburg

B The Neva is the biggest church of St. Petersburg

C The Neva is the huge fortress of St. Petersburg

8 At which canalized river is the Hermitage Amsterdam situated?

A The Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal

B The river IJ

C The river Amstel

9 Which room was completely restored to its original condition?

A The old reception hall

B The old kitchen

C The old attic

10 Which czar stayed in Amsterdam for a short period?

A Tsar Nicolas the Great

B Tsar Ivan the Terrible

C Tsar Peter the Great

11 In which year did his visit to Amsterdam take place?

A 1586

B 1697

C 1723

12 What was the reason of his stay?

A He wanted to modernize Russia and therefore he came to pick up ideas in the West

B He was on vacation

C He had lost a war and was a prisoner of war

13 What gave the Ossenpoort (Ox gate) its name?

A It was the entrance for the tradesmen that brought oxen with them for slaughtering

B The gate has the shape of two oxen

C The gate was originally called Oosterpoort (East Gate), which was corrupted to Ossenpoort

14 Which famous theatre is very close to the Hermitage?

A Theatre Carré

B The Kleine Komedie

C The Stadsschouwburg

Bonus question:

The Hermitage is of Russian origin, but the name is

A) Italian

B) French

C) Dutch

1A 2B 3B 4A 5A 6B 7A 8C 9B 10C 11B 12A 13A 14A

# Museum Het Rembrandthuis

Museum Het Rembrandthuis is established in the house where the great painter Rembrandt van Rijn lived and worked for many years. The former merchant house with the oak door and red shutters in the old heart of Amsterdam had become very dilapidated and was restored at the beginning of the 20th century. The house was turned into a museum where the prints of Rembrandt were exposed. In 1998 the interior was restored to the style of Rembrandt's time and gives an impression of his possessions in his affluent period.

Het Rembrandthuis

Jodenbreestraat 4

1011 NK Amsterdam

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1 When was Rembrandt born?

A 1606

B 1706

C 1806

2 Where was Rembrandt born?

A Leiden

B Amsterdam

C Haarlem

3 What was his father's occupation?

A Baker

B Miller

C Butcher

4 When did Rembrandt definitely move to Amsterdam?

A In 1620

B In 1625

C In 1631

5 For how many guilders did Rembrandt buy the house?

A 13.000 guilders

B 8.000 guilders

C 4.000 guilders

6 How long did Rembrandt live in the house that is now the museum?

A 5 years

B 10 years

C 19 years

7 How many pictures has Rembrandt painted, as far as we know?

A About 100

B About 200

C About 300

8 In which other genre of the visual arts was Rembrandt very proficient?

A Sculpting

B Writing

C Etching

9 Who was Rembrandt married to?

A Saskia den Uyl

B Saskia van Uylenburgh

C Saskia Stoffels

10 Where was Saskia buried?

A In the Oude Kerk

B In the Nieuwe Kerk

C In the Westerkerk

11 Where was Rembrandt buried?

A In the Westerkerk

B In the Oude Kerk

C In the Nieuwe Kerk

12 How old was Rembrandt when he died?

A 48 years

B 63 years

C 72 years

13 What is depicted in the painting 'De Nachtwacht' (The Nightwatch)?

A The Company of captain Frans Banning Cocq is about to march

B The Company of captain Frans Banning Cocq is about to hunt

C The Company of captain Frans Banning Cocq is about to hold a meeting

14 How many of the people portrayed have paid their part of 'De Nachtwacht'?

A 2

B 10

C 18

15 What was necessary for Rembrandt to pay his debts?

A To apply for bankruptcy

B To marry a rich woman

C To draw on an inheritance

Bonus question:

What happened to Rembrandt in 1656?

A) He got a stroke and died.

B) He won the first Nobel Art Prize

C) He went bankrupt

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# Rijksmuseum

The Rijksmuseum is the most prominent museum of the Netherlands. The museum shows the Dutch art and history from the Middle Ages up to and including the 20th century. From all over the world people come to admire the paintings by the famous masters of the Golden Age. But the Rijksmuseum offers much more than Rembrandt and Vermeer, from prints to Chinese porcelain and from dollhouses to model ships.

Rijksmuseum

Museumstraat 1

1071 ZB Amsterdam

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1 How old is the Rijksmuseum?

A The museum was opened in 1700

B The museum was opened in 1800

C The museum was opened in 1900

2 In which town was the first Rijksmuseum?

A Amsterdam

B Rotterdam

C The Hague

3 Who had the Rijksmuseum relocated to Amsterdam?

A King Willem I

B Stadtholder Willem V

C King Louis Napoleon

4 What was the name of the Rijksmuseum in those first years?

A Nationale Kunstgalerij

B Nationale Schilderijen Museum

C Nationale Beeldenrij

5 What was the first purchase of the museum?

A 'De bedreigde zwaan' by Jan Asselijn (1640-1652)

B 'De Nachtwacht' by Rembrandt van Rijn (1642)

C 'Het vrolijke huisgezin' by Jan Steen (1668)

6 For which amount was this painting purchased?

A 500 guilders

B 100 guilders

C 200 guilders

7 Who is the architect of the Rijksmuseum?

A Hendrick de Keijser

B Pierre Cuypers

C J.P. Berlage

8 Which two styles were used by the architect in designing the building?

A Renaissance and gothic

B Classicism and baroque

C Romanticism and realism

9 In which year did the museum move into the present building?

A 1885

B 1900

C 1920

10 Who is the owner of the Rijksmuseum?

A The Kingdom of the Netherlands, so all the Dutch people

B The city of Amsterdam, so all the residents of Amsterdam

C 'The Vereeniging', a group of rich Dutch people

11 The collection of the Rijksmuseum consists of how many objects?

A More than 1.000.000

B More than 500.000

C More than 200.000

12 What is the most famous painting of the Rijksmuseum?

A Zonnebloemen (Sunflowers)

B De Nachtwacht (The Nightwatch)

C Meisje met de parel (Girl with a pearl earring)

13 Who is the woman on the famous painting 'Brieflezende vrouw' (Woman reading) by Vermeer?

A Catherina, wife of Vermeer

B Maria, one of Vermeer's daughters

C We don't know who this woman is

14 What is the origin of the mirror of the Royal Charles?

A It is a part of the hull of a VOC-ship that was never finished

B It is the remains of an English ship, conquered by Michiel de Ruyter

C It is a part of a Spanish galleon that was sunk by Piet Hein

15 The Rijksmuseum is not only a museum. It is also ...

A A major restoration workshop

B A training college for art history

C An advisory body of the Parliamentary Undersecretary of Culture

1B 2C 3C 4A 5A 6B 7B 8A 9A 10A 11A 12B 13C 14B 15A

# Stedelijk Museum

The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is an international museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design. The collection consists of paintings, sculptures, photography, film and video art, works on paper, art books, applied art and industrial and graphic design.

Stedelijk Museum

Museumplein 10

1071 DJ Amsterdam

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1 When was the Stedelijk Museum opened?

A In 1835

B In 1895

C In 1925

2 What used to be the function of the grounds that the Stedelijk Museum was built on?

A It was a meadow

B It was water

C There was already a small museum

3 How many objects does the collection include?

A 90.000

B 60.000

C 30.000

4 Which special collection belonged to the museum before the Second World War?

A A weapon collection

B A stamp collection

C A book collection

5 Since when is the Stedelijk well known as the museum for modern and contemporary art?

A Since the opening in 1895

B Since the end of the First World War

C Since the end of the Second World War

6 Who was the great initiator of this transformation?

A Museum director Edy de Wilde (1963-1985)

B Museum director Willem Sandberg (1945-1963)

C Museum director David Roëll (1936-1945)

7 Why are the exhibition rooms white?

A White paint is much cheaper in maintenance

B Modern art is best exhibited against a neutral background

C Red-yellow bricks were not available anymore

8 Whose statues are on the exterior of the historic building?

A They are a number of imaginary figures

B They represent gods from Greek mythology

C They are statues by Amsterdam architects, artists and sculptors

9 Why did it last until 1912 until these statues were installed?

A In 1895 there was no agreement about which statues had to be selected

B In 1895 there was no money to fill all the empty niches

C In 1895 the niches were not yet there

10 Who offered the loan of 46 works by Van Gogh to the museum in 1930?

A Vincent Willem, a nephew of Vincent van Gogh

B Theo, the brother of Vincent van Gogh

C An anonymous benefactor

11 What happened to this collection?

A The paintings are still at the Stedelijk Museum

B The paintings stayed at the Stedelijk Museum until the foundation of the Van Gogh Museum in 1973

C The paintings were sold in the course of the years

12 How many figures are depicted on 'La perruche et la sirene' by Henri Matisse?

A 100

B 150

C 200

13 Who are the 'Can Openers'?

A Young people between 15 and 19 years old, employed by the museum

B Young artists who make all their work with a can opener

C Little advanced robots that make some sort of art

14 Which purchase in the nineteen-eighties led to huge public indignation?

A 'Who is afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue III' by Barnet Newman

B 'Ushering in Banality' by Jeff Koons

C 'Victory Boogie Woogie' by Piet Mondriaan

15 Where is the largest exhibition room situated?

A In the hall

B In the attic

B In the basement

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# Van Gogh Museum

A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. Nowhere in the world is it possible to see so many paintings by Vincent van Gogh together. In the museum one can closely follow the evolution of the artist's oeuvre, or one can compare his paintings to works from the collection by other 19th century artists. There is a wide range of exhibitions about various subjects from the 19th century art history.

Van Gogh Museum

Paulus Potterstraat 7

1071 CX Amsterdam

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1 When was Vincent van Gogh born?

A 1853

B 1811

C 1885

2 How many paintings did Van Gogh make?

A Around 850

B Around 1.250

C Around 350

3 What makes Van Gogh's work so ingenious?

A His outspoken use of colour

B His portrayed animals

C His use of charcoal

4 Was Van Gogh a Dutchman?

A No, a Frenchman born in Paris

B Yes, Van Gogh was born in Zundert, North-Brabant

C No, he was a Belgian, born in Antwerp

5 What was the profession of Vincent's father?

A A veterinarian

B An art dealer

C A vicar

6 Who suggested to Vincent that he should become an artist?

A His father

B His brother Theo

C His uncle Jan

7 How did Van Gogh learn his craft?

A He was apprenticed with another painter: Gauguin

B He learned it from his brother Theo

C Van Gogh was an autodidact

8 Who was one of Van Gogh's favourite painters?

A El Greco

B M.C. Escher

C Rembrandt

9 What did Vincent and Theo collect?

A Chinese porcelain

B French statues

C Japanese prints

10 Is it correct that Van Gogh sold only one painting during his lifetime?

A Yes

B No, he sold a few

C No, he sold a lot of them

11 Was Van Gogh a poor man?

A No, he lived on a vast inheritance

B Yes, he lived on charity

C Yes, he was poor and was accordingly kept by his brother Theo

12 How many versions of 'Sunflowers' are there?

A One

B Four

C Seven

13 Did Van Gogh cut off a piece of his left ear or his right ear?

A Neither

B His left ear

C His right ear

14 When was the Van Gogh Museum opened?

A In 1963

B In 1973

C In 1983

15 Who designed the main building of the Van Gogh Museum?

A Gerrit Rietveld

B Herman Brood

C Pierre Cuypers

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# Diamond Museum

The Diamond Museum Amsterdam takes you on a journey that started three billion years ago, 200 kilometres below the surface of the earth,and that ends with the ring on your finger or the jewel around your neck. A fascinating story that you should not miss.

Diamond Museum

Paulus Potterstraat 8

1071 CZ Amsterdam

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1 How long has Amsterdam been a Diamond City?

A More than 100 years

B More than 250 years

C More than 400 years

2 What is the biggest rough diamond that was ever found?

A Cullinan

B Koh-I-Noor

C Tiffany

3 What is the biggest cut diamond in the world?

A Cullinan

B Koh-I-Noor

C Golden Jubilee

4 How many diamond cutters used to work in Amsterdam during the heyday of Amsterdam Diamond City?

A 50.000

B 6.000

C 12.000

5 What does a diamond consist of?

A Carbon

B Carbon and mineral ore

C Graphite

6 In which country are most diamonds (in value) found?

A South Africa

B Canada

C Botswana

7 Which Royal House has by far the most diamonds?

A England

B Brunei

C France

8 Who sang 'Diamonds are Forever'?

A Aretha Franklin

B Marilyn Monroe

C Shirley Bassey

9 How many grams is one carat of diamond?

A 1 gram

B 0,2 grams

C 0,5 grams

10 What is meant by cutting a diamond?

A To saw through it

B To carve a notch before splitting

C To make it round

11 Who founded De Beers, the biggest company that exploits diamond mines and sells diamonds?

A Harry Winston

B Ernest Oppenheimer

C Cecil Rhodes

12 How big was the biggest rough diamond ever found?

A 3.106 carat

B 998 carat

C 5.268 carat

13 What was the first country in which diamonds were found?

A South Africa

B Brazil

C India

14 How many facets has a standard cut brilliant?

A 57 facets

B 33 facets

C 81 facets

15 Where was the biggest diamond in the world cut?

A Tel Aviv

B Antwerp

C Amsterdam

16 Which company cut the Indian diamond Koh-I-Noor for a second time?

A Asscher

B Coster

C Van Moppes

Bonus question:

After you have visited the Diamond Museum you

A) Get a tiny diamond for free

B) Can visit the museum shop

C) Drink a cup of diamond scented tea

1C 2A 3C 4C 5A 6C 7B 8C 9B 10C 11C 12A 13C 14A 15C 16B

# Het Concertgebouw

The natural acoustic quality of the Great Hall in Het Concertgebouw, inaugurated in 1888, is considered to be one of the best in the world. It is a magical experience to listen here to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra or to one of the other top orchestras of the world. Het Concertgebouw triggers the imagination by its Royal allure and it has an intimate atmosphere; it is the 'home' of classical

music loving people in the Netherlands.

Het Concertgebouw

Concertgebouwplein 10

1071 LN Amsterdam

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1 Since when does Het Concertgebouw exist?

A 1888

B 1905

C 1912

2 Who established Het Concertgebouw?

A The Amsterdam City Council

B The Mayor and Aldermen

C Residents of Amsterdam who were of the opinion that a stylish music hall was lacking in town

3 Who was the architect of the building?

A Dudok

B Berlage

C Van Gendt

4 What makes Het Concertgebouw so special?

A The acoustics of the concert halls

B The comfortable seats in the concert halls

C The ceiling decorations in the concert halls

5 How many concert halls does Het Concertgebouw have?

A Two

B Three

C Four

6 Of which material are the columns bearing the balconies?

A Marble

B Cast iron

C Wood

7 What is the name of the recently opened smallest concert hall?

A Kleine Zaal

B Stalleszaal

C Koorzaal

8 How many concerts a year take place in Het Concertgebouw?

A More than 500

B More than 750

C More than 1.000

9 How many persons frequent Het Concertgebouw each year?

A More than 500.000

B More than 750.000

C More than 1.000.000

10 Who was the first conductor of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra?

A Viotta

B Kes

C Chailly

11 How many seats are there in the Grote Zaal?

A 1.974

B 1.650

C 1.888

12 Are there only classical concerts in Het Concert- gebouw?

A Yes, only classical concerts

B No, also jazz concerts

C No, there are many concerts of different genres

13 Which composer is not mentioned by name on the walls of the Grote and Kleine Zaal?

A Hiller

B Verdi

C Verhulst

14 How many members does the association 'Concert Friends' have?

A 5.000

B 7.000

C 13.000

15 Of which three composers are the busts on the front of the building?

A Bach - Brahms - Beethoven

B Sweelinck - Bach - Mozart

C Beethoven - Sweelinck - Bach

16 Which pop artist was the first to perform in the Netherlands in Het Concertgebouw?

A Britney Spears

B Prince

C Michael Jackson

17 Which composer called Het Concertgebouw 'the best instrument of the orchestra'?

A Mariss Jansons

B Bernard Haitink

C Jaap van Zweden

Bonus question:

On the website of the Concertgebouw you can

A) Make a virtual tour

B) Compose your own symphony

C) Play a violin and hear how it sounds in the Concertgebouw

1A 2C 3C 4A 5B 6B 7C 8B 9B 10C 11A 12C 13B 14C 15C 16C 17B

# Royal Palace

The Royal Palace Amsterdam is one of the most famous buildings of the capital. The impressive edifice became the symbol of the power and esteem of Amsterdam in the Golden Age. Nowadays the Royal House is using it. Furthermore the Palace is open to the public during most of the year.

Royal Palace

Dam

1001 AM Amsterdam

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1 Has the Palace always been a palace?

A Yes

B No, the Palace was built as a town hall

C No, the Palace was built as a prison

2 On how many wooden piles was the Palace founded?

A More than 2.000

B More than 6.000

C More than 13.000

3 Who was the designer of the building?

A Jacob van Campen

B Hendrick de Keijser

C Daniel Stalpaert

4 When was the first stone laid?

A In 1648

B In 1748

C In 1848

5 How many people have been imprisoned in the cellar?

A 15.000

B 25.000

C 35.000

6 Why was the Court of Justice called 'Vierschaar' ('Fourscissors')?

A The four judges used scissors to cut the death penalty from the role

B A 'vierschaar' is a square of benches in the middle of which justice was administered

C The origin of the name is unknown

7 Where in Amsterdam was the scaffold on which the death sentence was executed?

A Against the front of the city hall

B Against the back of the city hall

C In the middle of the Dam square

8 How many mayors were simultaneously in office at the city hall?

A One

B Three

C Four

9 Which painter's bankruptcy was settled in the Desolate Estate room?

A Govert Flinck

B Rembrandt van Rijn

C Ferdinand Bol

10 Which painting had to be reduced in size in 1715, in order to fit into the War Council hall?

A The Nightwatch

B The Cry

C The Milkmaid

11 Who turned the Town Hall into a Palace?

A Stadtholder Willem V

B King Willem I

C Lodewijk Napoleon

12 For what purpose were the cells used afterwards by Lodewijk Napoleon?

A Also as cells

B As dark room

C As wine cellar

13 Which object did Lodewijk Napoleon order to remove from the Dam square?

A The tower of the Nieuwe Kerk

B The weigh-house

C The gallows

14 How many times did Napoleon visit the Amsterdam residence?

A Once

B Three times

C Eight times

15 Who enjoyed making paintings on the roof of the Palace?

A King Willem III

B Queen Juliana

C Queen Wilhelmina

Bonus question:

The Royal Palace was built during the

A) Renaissance

B) Stone age

C) Golden age

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# Tulip Museum

In the heart of the Jordaan is the Amsterdam Tulip Museum. The museum has a lively exposition dedicated to the tulip. This extraordinary flower has inspired many artists throughout the ages and had challenged many merchants. The museum shows us how and via which impressive route the tulip has become our national symbol.

Tulip Museum

Prinsengracht 116

1015 EA Amsterdam

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1 Which botanic family does the tulip stem from?

A From the family of roses

B From the family of lilies

C From the family of chrysanthemums

2 Where does the tulip originally come from?

A Morocco

B Turkey

C Egypt

3 Who introduced the tulip to the Western World?

A The then Turkish ambassador in the Netherlands

B The then Dutch ambassador in Turkey

C The then Turkish ambassador in Austria

4 When did the tulip come to the West?

A In 1562 the first tulips arrived in Antwerp

B In 1531 the first tulips arrived in Brussels

C In 1593 the first tulips arrived in Gent

5 In which year was the first tulip planted in the Netherlands?

A In 1593

B In 1602

C In 1625

6 Which tulip variety grows wild in the Netherlands?

A The garden tulip

B The balcony tulip

C The forest tulip

7 Who used to wear a tulip on their headgear as a symbol?

A Venetian merchants

B Ottoman sultans

C Russian patriarchs

8 Where does the word tulip originate from?

A From the Persian word tulipan, meaning 'turban'

B From the Turkish word tulip, meaning 'head'

C From the Greek word tulpa, meaning 'eastern'

9 After which Dutch prime minister was a tulip named?

A Mark Rutte

B Jan-Peter Balkenende

C Wim Kok

10 After which Dutch advocate of women's rights was a tulip named?

A Ada Kok

B Aletta Jacobs

C Mieke Telkamp

11 Who was so obsessed by the tulip that he had his name changed?

A Doctor Claes Pietersz, who in 1621 changed his name to Nicolaes Tulp

B Baker Johannes Jansz,who in 1621 changed his name to Johannes Tulp

C Merchant Petrus de Vries, who in 1621 changed his name to Petrus Tulp

12 On which painting by Rembrandt van Rijn was the tulip depicted?

A The Nightwatch

B The anatomical lesson, by Dr. Nicolaes Tulp

C The return of the prodigal son

13 Why is it not possible to grow tulips in a warm climate?

A They whither because of a too dry summer

B They rot because of a too wet spring

C They need a cold winter to be able to grow

14 In which season are the new bubs cultivated?

A In spring

B In autumn

C In summer

15 What was the nickname of the soccer player Ruud Gullit in Italy?

A The Black Madonna

B The Black Tulip

C The Dutch Tulip

Bonus question:

The tulip was also found in the

A) Andes

B) Himalaya

C) Rocky mountains

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# Anne Frank House

"One day this terrible war must be over, one day we will be humans again and not just Jews!" Anne Frank wrote this in her diary on 11 April 1944. She had then been in hiding in the Achterhuis (back of the house) for almost two years, together with her parents, sister and four others. The hiding place is now a museum.

Anne Frank House

Prinsengracht 263-267

1016 GV Amsterdam

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1 Anne Frank was born in the German Frankfurt am Main. What is her date of birth?

A 12 May 1925

B 15 February 1926

C 12 June 1929

2 When did the Frank family emigrate to the Netherlands?

A In 1933, the year in which Hitler came to power

B In 1938, after the Kristallnacht

C In 1940, just before the German invasion

3 How old was Anne when she had to go into hiding with her parents and sister?

A 12 years

B 13 years

C 14 years

4 Where was the hiding place of the Frank family?

A At the company of Anne's father

B With relatives in Basel

C With Jan and Miep Gies

5 Who provided the persons in hiding with food, clothing,books etc?

A Victor Kugler, Johannes Kleiman, Bep Voskuijl, Miep Gies and her husband Jan

B Victor Kugler and Johannes Kleiman

C Miep Gies and her husband Jan

6 Which object covered the entrance to the hiding place?

A A door

B A bookcase

C A kitchen cupboard

7 Who did Anne address in her diary?

A Pim, as Anne called her father

B Peter, who she was in love with for a while

C Kitty, her imaginary friend

8 What kind of tree was Anne able to see from the attic window of the Achterhuis?

A An oak tree

B A chestnut tree

C A beech tree

9 What did Anne want to be later in life?

A Journalist and writer

B Nurse

C Film star

10 Who betrayed the eight persons hiding in the Achterhuis?

A One of the warehousemen

B One of the neighbours

C The traitor was never found

11 In which concentration camp did Anne and her sister Margot die?

A In Auschwitz

B In Bergen-Belsen

C In Mauthausen

12 Who kept Anne's diary papers after the arrest?

A Cousin Bernd in Basel

B Helper Miep Gies

C Friend Jacqueline van Maarsen

13 When was the appearance of the first edition of Anne's diary 'Het Achterhuis'?

A In 1947

B In 1957

C In 1967

14 How old has Otto Frank, Anne's father, become?

A 72 years

B 85 years

C 91 years

15 In how many languages has the diary of Anne Frank been translated?

A About 70

B About 50

C About 30

Bonus question:

In Dutch Anne's hiding place is called Achterhuis (house in the back). In English this is called:

A) The Secret Annex

B) The backhouse

C) Anne's hiding place

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# Multatuli House

The Multatuli House (formerly known as Multatuli Museum) is the birthplace of the author and shows you a number of personal belongings of Multatuli. On the basis of these items you will get to know more about Multatuli's life and works.

Multatuli House

Korsjespoortsteeg 20

1015 AR Amsterdam

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1 When did Multatuli live?

A In the 18th century: 1735-1793

B In the 19th century: 1820-1887

C In the 20th century: 1901-1979

2 What is the title of his best-known book?

A Max Havelaar

B Max Laadvermogen

C Max Tailleur

3 What was Multatuli's intention with his most famous book?

A To achieve voting rights for women

B To change the severe Dutch colonial policy in the Dutch Indies

C To abolish tax on the first necessities of life, like milk and bread

4 How many children did Multatuli have?

A Twee

B Three

C Four

5 What was Multatuli addicted to?

A Gambling

B Drinking

C Women

6 What was the occupation of Multatuli's father?

A Policeman

B Fireman

C Sea captain

7 What is Multatuli's real name?

A Douwe Eduard Egberts

B Lucas Andreas Bols

C Eduard Douwes Dekker

8 How many families were living in the Multatuli House when Multatuli was born?

A Three

B Two

C One

9 Where is the statue of Woutertje Pieterse and his first love?

A At the Noordermarkt

B At the Kalkmarkt

C At the Korenmarkt

10 In which year did Multatuli go to the Dutch Indies for the first time?

A 1848

B 1838

C 1858

11 What was the name of Jakarta, Indonesia's capital, at Multatuli's time?

A Batavia

B Bandoeng

C Djokja

12 What was Multatuli's job before he went to the Dutch Indies?

A Doorman at a hotel

B Errand boy with a cotton firm

C Liftboy in a department store

13 What is the name of the magazine about Multatuli?

A Ik, Multatuli

B Terug naar Multatuli

C Over Multatuli

14 Which present-day trademark is named after Multatuli's alter ego?

A Max Basic

B Max House brand

C Max Havelaar Control mark

15 On what piece of furniture did Multatuli die?

A On a gold coloured four poster bed

B On a burgundy coloured sofa

C On a velvet desk chair

16 Into how many languages has the work of Multatuli been translated?

A Forty

B Thirty

C Twenty

17 Was Multatuli embalmed, buried of cremated?

A As first Dutchman Multatuli was embalmed

B Multatuli was buried,like any other Dutchman

C As first Dutchman Multatuli was cremated

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# Theo Thijssen Museum

Theo Thijssen (1879-1943) was a thoroughly Amsterdam writer, who was also important for his town as a teacher and in other capacities. In the Jordaan is now the Theo Thijssen Museum to be found, with a collection of manuscripts, picture and sound material and personal possessions that illustrate Theo Thijssen's life. In addition there are varying exhibitions that give an impression of his social environment and work fields.

Theo Thijssen Museum

Eerste Leliedwarsstraat 16

1015 TA Amsterdam

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1 With which two official names was Thijssen registered at the register's office?

A Theo Jan

B Theodorus Johannes

C Cees Theodoor

2 What was his first name in his inner circle?

A Do

B Dorus

C Thé

3 In which other town besides Amsterdam did he live for four years?

A Zaandam

B Rotterdam

C Haarlem

4 Why did he move to Haarlem?

A He was a student at the Rijkskweekschool voor Onderwijzers (teaching college)

B He spent some time in prison

C He visited and took care of his infirm grandmother

5 What was the occupation of Thijssen's father?

A Policeman

B Shoemaker

C Florist

6 In which neighbourhood are Thijssen's novels 'Schoolland' and 'De gelukkige klas' situated?

A Jordaan

B Kinkerbuurt

C Oosterparkbuurt

7 In which year was Thijssen's most famous novel 'Kees de jongen' published?

A 1943

B 1933

C 1923

8 What in Thijssen's novel 'Kees de jongen' is the surname of the titular hero Kees?

A Jansen

B Bakels

C De Vries

9 Which author took the liberty of bringing back Thijssen's Kees into his own novel?

A Remco Campert, in 'Het leven is vurrukkulluk'

B Jan Wolkers, in 'Terug naar Oegstgeest'

C Jan Cremer, in 'Ik Jan Cremer'

10 Over which canal is since 2003 the Kees de jongen bridge?

A Prinsengracht

B Leliegracht

C Bloemgracht

11 Who opened the Theo Thijssen Museum on 11 March 1995?

A Schelto Patijn

B Job Cohen

C Ed van Thijn

12 What is the current name of the Turngebouw that plays a part in 'Kees de jongen'?

A DeLaMar Theater

B Comedy Theater in de Nes

C Jeugdtheater De Krakeling

13 What is the title of the only book that Thijssen wrote especially for children?

A Jongensdagen

B Kleine avonturen

C In de ochtend van het leven

14 For which political party did Thijssen have a seat in Parliament during the nineteen-thirties?

A Sociaal-Democratische Arbeiderspartij (SDAP,predecessor of the PvdA)

B Rooms-Katholieke Staats- partij (RKPS, predecessor of the CDA)

C Communistische Partij Holland (CPH, merged into GroenLinks)

15 Which artist and writer designed the monument on the site of Thijssen's grave?

A Bayens

B Jan Wolkers

C Lucebert

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# Biblical Museum

The Biblical Museum is a cultural-historic museum about the Bible and the influence of this book on our art and culture. Old bibles, prints, paintings, silver-mounted prayer books and the unique collection of the 19th century clergyman Leendert Schouten can be admired here, as well as the work of present day video artists and photographers. The Biblical Museum is located in the monumental 17th century Cromhouthuis.

Biblical Museum

Herengracht 368

1016 CH Amsterdam

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1 Who is the founder of the Biblical Museum?

A Reverend Leendert Schouten

B Reverend Abraham Kuyper

C Reverend Busken Huet

2 Where was the Biblical Museum located in the 19th century?

A Groningen

B Haarlem

C Utrecht

3 What is the name of the house in which the Biblical Museum is located nowadays?

A The Herengrachthuis

B The Cromhouthuizen

C The Leendert Schoutenhuis

4 Does the plaque on the front refer to the name of the house?

A No, the plaque is a fantasy image

B Yes, the plaque depicts a curved piece of wood

C No, it is a stone that refers to a story in the Bible

5 When was the Cromhouthuis built, and by whom?

A In the 16th century by Lieven de Key

B In the 17th century by Philip Vingbooms

C In the 18th century by Cornelis Rauws

6 In which style was the house built?

A Dutch classicism

B Renaissance

C Baroque

7 What is the subject of the ceiling painting by Jacob de Wit?

A Olympic gods and signs of the Zodiac

B The history of the Cromhout family

C The condemnation and crucifixion of Christ

8 How is the enclosed garden of the Biblical Museum called?

A Hortus Biblia

B Hortus Confusius

C Hortus Conclusus

9 The water feature in the garden refers to a Biblical story. Which?

A The passage of the Israelites through the Red Sea

B The river Nile with the rush basket in which Moses drifted ashore

C The multiplication of bread and fish at the lake of Galilee

10 What is the oldest object in the Biblical Museum?

A A piece of Dead Sea scroll

B A brick of straw and clay

C The head of a mummy

11 What is the most beautiful bible in the Biblical Museum?

A The first edition of the Dutch Authorized version (1637)

B The Delft Bible with hand- coloured initials (1477)

C The Van Santen bible with coloured prints by Jan Luyken (1686)

12 What is the smallest object in the collection of the Biblical Museum?

A A scarab

B A complete Bible edition on microfilm

C The temple of Solomon and Herod, reproduced on scale

13 How often are there temporary exhibitions in the Cromhouthuizen?

A Twice a year (summer and winter)

B Never, there are only permanent exhibitions

C About four to six times a year

14 What is the Tabernacle?

A A richly adorned candlestick

B A little chest on the altar

C A movable shrine, as described in the Bible

1A 2C 3B 4B 5B 6A 7A 8C 9A 10C 11C 12B 13C 14C

# Museum of the Canals

Museum of the Canals (Het Grachtenhuis) forms the introduction to the Amsterdam canals. Get to know one of the best urban expansion projects in the world: the 17th century ring of canals of Amsterdam. Visit the multimedial, interactive exhibition and travel in 40 minutes through 400 years of history.

Museum Het Grachtenhuis

Herengracht 386

1016 CJ Amsterdam

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1 When was the start of the construction of the Amsterdam ring of canals?

A In 1598

B In 1613

C In 1637

2 Why was the shape of a crescent chosen for the urban expansion?

A The shape was in fashion

B The shape is most suited for defence

C The shape is a sheer coincidence

3 What is the total length of all the canals within the ring of canals?

A 2 kilometres

B 5 kilometres

C 10 kilometres

4 At which point in the ring of canals is the view over most bridges?

A The bridge on the corner of Prinsengracht and Leliegracht

B The bridge on the corner of Keizersgracht and Leidsegracht

C The bridge on the corner of Reguliersgracht and Herengracht

5 What is the average depth and width of an Amsterdam canal?

A The canals are 2.40 metres deep and 27 metres wide

B The canals are 1.40 metres deep and 17 metres wide

C The canals are 3.40 metres deep and 37 metres wide

6 Where is the 'Golden Bend'?

A In the Prinsengracht between Westermarkt and Noordermarkt

B In the Keizersgracht between Hartenstraat and Herenstraat

C In the Herengracht between Leidsestraat and Vijzelstraat

7 What is the origin of the name 'Golden Bend'?

A The sun is most beautiful there during the summer

B Many jewellers used to live there

C In the 17th century it was the living area for the richest people in Amsterdam

8 What is the function of the stone plaques?

A The plaque indicated who or what lived there, like a sort of house number

B The plaque contained secret messages for the local population

C The plaque served as decoration for the front of the house

9 When were house numbers introduced in Amsterdam?

A In 1800

B In 1850

C In 1900

10 Who started with these house numbers?

A Stadtholder Willem V

B Napoleon

C King Willem I

11 How much debris is removed from the canals each year?

A 100 tons of debris

B 140 tons of debris

C 200 tons of debris

12 How many dead bodies are pulled out of the canals each year?

A 31

B 41

C 51

13 What was the function of the almshouses?

A Care for the elderly and social housing

B Housing for everybody

C Small hospitals

14 Which trees are growing along the canals?

A Oaks

B Beeches

C Elms

15 Since which year is the ring of canals on the UNESCO World Heritage list?

A Since 2000

B Since 2005

C Since 2010

16 How many canals were filled in during the 19th century?

A 10

B 16

C 20

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# Stadsschouwburg / City Theater

The Stadsschouwburg (City Theatre) Amsterdam is a theatre in the heart of Amsterdam, at the Leidseplein. The theatre was built in 1894 and has two venues:

the baroque Great Hall and the new Rabo Hall. The programme is topical and diverse, with the best companies from home and abroad. There is a choice

of plays, music theatre, dance and youth theatre to be seen.

Stadsschouwburg

Leidseplein 26

1017 PT Amsterdam

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1 Where was the first Stadsschouwburg Amsterdam?

A At the Herengracht

B At the Keizersgracht

C At the Prinsengracht

2 When was the Stadsschouwburg opened at the Leidseplein?

A In 1774

B In 1874

C In 1974

3 Who invented the word 'schouwburg'?

A Joost van den Vondel

B P.C. Hooft

C Brederode

4 How many times has the Stadsschouwburg burnt down?

A Never

B Twice

C Four times

5 What is a 'Koperen Kees'?

A A big pot in which soup was made for visitors

B The stage name for the sun

C The centre of the stage, the 0-point

6 Why does the Stadsschouwburg have so many entrances?

A For safety in case of fire

B It was designed as an 'open building'

C Every rank had its own entrances and its own staircase to the according seats

7 Which canal runs underneath the Stadsschouwburg

A Lijnbaansgracht

B Leidsegracht

C Leliegracht

8 Where does the huge chandelier originally come from?

A From C&A at the Damrak

B From the Hirsch building, diagonally opposite the schouwburg

C From the Royal Palace Amsterdam

9 What is the own house company of the Stadsschouwburg?

A Toneelgroep Amsterdam

B Toneelgroep De Appel

C Toneelgroep Orkater

10 Where used to be the toilet of the Queen?

A There wasn't any; the Queen visited the public toilet

B Next to the Royal Foyer

C In the basement, so that people could not watch her

11 Who is each year welcomed with much pleasure in the Stadsschouwburg by the Mayor?

A The King

B Father Christmas

C Sinterklaas

12 How high is the ceiling above the stage?

A 10 metres

B 18 metres

C 23 metres

13 How is the cleaning of the lamp in the Great Hall conducted?

A The lamp cannot be cleaned

B The lamp is pulled down

C A special ladder was made for this purpose

14 When was the last time that Ajax was honoured on the balcony of the schouwburg?

A 2000

B 2006

C 2011

15 What is the term for the present that actors get before a premiere?

A A toi toi toi

B A taai taai taai

C A tuk tuk tuk

16 What is a dog?

A A prop

B An extra curtain

C A board on wheels

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# Museum Het Schip

Museum Het Schip is established in the world famous 'palace for the working classes' in the Amsterdam Spaarndammerbuurt. With its expressive use of brick and undulating street walls, the building constitutes the highlight of the Amsterdam School. This movement in architecture was not limited to the exterior of buildings; the floor map and the design of for instance fixed closets and doors were equally important.

Museum Het Schip

Spaarndammerplantsoen 140

1013 XT Amsterdam

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1 When was Het Schip built?

A In 1879

B In 1899

C In 1919

2 How long did it take to build Het Schip?

A 1 year

B 2 years

3 8 years

3 For what purpose was Het Schip built?

A 102 houses for labourers and a post office

B 66 houses for the elderly and a nursing home

C 82 expensive private houses and a police station

4 Which unhygienic part of the house was modernized by the Housing Act of 1901?

A The loo

B The roof

C The floor

5 At the time of the industrial revolution, many workers went to Amsterdam. Where did they often come from?

A From other countries

B From the countryside

C From Rotterdam and The Hague

6 What is characteristic for the style of the Amsterdam School?

A Clean lining

B Use of concrete

C Expressive and fantastical shapes

7 Which architect was the inspiration of the Amsterdam School?

A Michel de Klerk

B Berlage

C Dudok

8 Were houses the only buildings made by architects of the Amsterdam School?

A No, they only built schools

B Yes, only houses

C No, they built houses, schools, churches and they designed furniture and street furniture

9 What was the use of the draw hooks sticking out of the front of the house?

A To pull up coal and furniture

B As a lift to pull up persons

C It is a front decoration

10 What was the use of the kiosk in the museum garden?

A Here children could buy toys

B The kiosk had no function; is was street decoration

C Here papers, books and tickets for the tram were sold

11 What exactly made architect Piet Kramer (1881-1961) famous?

A He ornamented the town with more than 200 lampposts

B He ornamented the town with more than 200 cast iron bridge fences

C He ornamented the town with more than 200 kiosks

12 What was the original function of the annexe De Dageraad?

A A shop

B A private house

C A small police office

13 Who was the founder of building society De Dageraad?

A P.L. Tak

B J. Horsman

C C.W. Janssen

14 Who was in the nineteen-twenties the great alderman for Public Housing in Amsterdam?

A J. Cohen

B F.M Wibaut

C W. Drees

15 What was in popular speech the name of the windows with regular bar divisions?

A Ladder windows

B Frame windows

C Stair windows

Bonus question:

Museum Het Schip is made of

A) Natural stone

B) Concrete

C) Bricks

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# DeLaMar Theatre

The DeLaMar Theatre in the heart of Amsterdam offers a varied programme including plays, cabaret, musical, family theatre and several international shows to a wide audience. In the lobbies one can see a permanent photo collection of photos around the theme 'theatre'. The collection was compiled by Janine van den Ende and includes works of amongst others Erwin Olaf, Viviane Sassen and Koos Breukel.

DeLaMar Theatre

Marnixstraat 402

1017 PL Amsterdam

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1 Where is the name DeLaMar derived from?

A An abbreviation of the names Dennis, Lara and Marjan

B DeLaMar comes from the family De La Mar, great show artists in the previous century

C An abbreviation of De Larissa Maranda, a 19th century violin virtuoso

2 What was the original function of the building in which later a theatre was founded?

A A school: the Nieuwe Spieghelschool

B A police station: bureau Marnixstraat

C A café-restaurant: In de Blauwe Druif

3 What was the relation of architect Piet Grossouw with the family De La Mar?

A He was the husband of Fien De La Mar

B He was a brother-in-law of Fien De La Mar

C He was just a distant acquaintance

4 When was the Theatre De La Mar first opened?

A In 1947

B In 1954

C In 1959

5 Who is the theatre named after?

A Fien De La Mar, the show ar tist

B Jan De La Mar, a distant ancestor

C Nap De La Mar, the show artist and Fien's father

6 Why did the theatre have to close already in 1950?

A The building was too old; there was a danger of collapse

B A mice plague had become a great nuisance

C There were not enough visitors to the theatre

7 Which cabaret artist took charge of the theatre in 1950?

A Wim Kan

B Toon Hermans

C Wim Sonneveld

8 What was the name of the theatre from that moment onwards?

A The Nieuwe de la Mar Theater

B Wim Sonneveld Revue

C The Spieghel Theater

9 Why has Fien De La Mar never visited the theatre again?

A She was angry that the name had been altered

B She had already passed away

C She had emigrated to Canada

10 Which children's book writer focused attention on theatre by way of her musicals?

A Thea Beckman

B Carry Slee

C Annie M.G. Schmidt

11 Which artist played the last show before the renovation of the theatre in 2005?

A Youp van 't Hek with his show 'Youp doet het licht uit'

B Freek de Jonge with his show 'Freek doet de deur dicht'

C Hans Teeuwen with his show 'Hans Teeuwen breekt af'

12 Who is now the great man behind the renovated

DeLaMar Theatre?

A John de Mol

B Joop van den Ende

C Henk Poort

13 Who opened the DeLaMar Theatre in 2012?

A Joop van den Ende

B Her Majesty Queen Beatrix

C Crown prince Willem-Alexander

14 How many stages are there in the theatre?

A One

B Two

C Three

15 How many seats does the current DeLaMar Theatre count?

A 1.540

B 1.130

C 950

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# Sexmuseum Amsterdam

In the Sexmuseum the most sensual aspect of life on earth is visualized in a tasteful manner. The vast collection of erotic statues, paintings, objects, recordings, photos and even attractions highlight the erotic experience throughout the centuries. Sexmuseum 'De Venustempel' is no doubt the most hot-blooded museum of Amsterdam.

Sexmuseum Amsterdam

Damrak 18

1012 LH Amsterdam

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1 Where does the name 'De Venustempel' come from?

A There used to be a temple on the location of the museum

B From Venustempel, an aphrodisiac plant

C From Venus, the Roman goddess of love

2 Where was the first sex museum of the world?

A London

B Berlin

C San Francisco

3 Which item was used in the 18th century to distribute erotic material?

A A tobacco jar

B A book

C A food basket

4 What is the oldest erotic item in the Sex Museum?

A A small erotic Egyptian painting

B A stone phallus from the Roman period

C A chastity belt from the Middle Ages

5 What are the measurements of the Roman phallus?

A 40 cm high and 8 cm wide

B 30 cm high and 7 cm wide

C 20 cm high and 6 cm wide

6 Which period marked the beginning of the history of erotic photography?

A Since the photograph was invented in 1822

B Since Kodak started in 1922

C Since the sexual revolution in the nineteen-sixties

7 Under which name became Margaretha Geertruida Zelle (1876-1917) known?

A Simone Tahamata

B Mahatma Ghandi

C Mata Hari

8 What was the meaning of this stage name?

A Eye of Dawn

B Femme Fatale

C Veiled Dancer

9 When did major Bosshardt start her work in the red-light district?

A In 1939

B In 1948

C In 1956

10 What was the nickname of the Italian actor Rudolph Valentino?

A The Great Lover

B The Great Shaped

C The Great Charmer

11 Under which name do we know Norma Jean Baker?

A Jane Mansfield

B Marilyn Monroe

C Grace Kelly

12 Who has the coldest penis, according to the English writer Hope Robbins (1912-1990)?

A Himself

B The devil

C His father

13 Which magazine was established by Hugh Hefner?

A Playmate

B Playgirl

C Playboy

14 Which French nightclub is famous for the red windmill on its roof?

A Moulin Rouge

B Banana Bar

C Casa Rosso

15 Of which discotheque was Manfred Langer (1952-1994) the owner?

A OT

B AT

C IT

Bonus question:

The girl on the website of the Sex Museum

A) Blinks her left eye

B) Keeps her eyes closed

C) Blinks her right eye

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# Amsterdam Museum

Entrepreneurship, creativity, citizenship and freedom of thought are the core values on which Amsterdam was founded - next to the innumerable wooden stilts. Nowhere else is this story better told than in the Amsterdam Museum. With modern techniques and varying exhibitions you will make a dynamic journey through 1000 years of history of the town and its world famous DNA. What a splendid museum complex in the heart of Mokum!

Amsterdam Museum

Kalverstraat 92

1012 PH Amsterdam

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1 By which name was the Amsterdam Museum known until 2010?

A Amsterdams Historisch Museum

B Amsterdams Stadsmuseum

C Amsterdam Huis Museum

2 What was the original function of the building?

A Convent

B Police station

C Hospital

3 What was the function of the building before it became a museum?

A Orphanage

B Town hall

C Almshouse

4 When was the museum founded?

A 1906

B 1916

C 1926

5 Has the museum always been at the current location?

A Yes, always

B No, the museum was first located in the Waag on the Nieuwmarkt

C No, the museum was first located in the town hall

6 How many objects are in the museum collection, more or less?

A 50.000

B 70.000

C 90.000

7 Of which Amsterdam pub is an exact replica in the museum?

A 't Mandje

B 't Korfje

C De Ruif

8 What is Hartjesdag?

A The national collection for heart patients

B Every person in Amsterdam wears a pink heart on that day

C An Amsterdam popular feast on the third Monday of August

9 What is the origin of the statues of David, the giant Goliath and his shield-bearer?

A From the 'Oude Doolhof', a pleasure garden in the Golden Age

B They are replicas of statues from the Hermitage of St. Petersburg

C They are a gift from the city of Florence to Amsterdam

10 Which well-known orphan grew up in the museum building?

A Jan van Speijk

B Kees Kist

C Johan Cruijff

11 What is so special in the painting 'Gezicht op Amsterdam in vogelvlucht' from 1538?

A The use of shadow and light

B It is the oldest ground plan of Amsterdam, as far as we know

C There are buildings on it that have never existed

12 What is a 'witkar'?

A A cart drawn by white horses

B A tool from a house painter

C A small, white electric loan car

13 What is the origin of the name 'Provo'?

A Provoking

B Proactive

C Profit

14 What is the Miracle of Amsterdam?

A In 1274 a ring thrown into the fire supposedly did not burn

B In 1345 a consecrated wafer that was thrown into the fire after vomiting supposedly did not burn

C In 1526 a blind woman supposedly got her eyesight back

15 Who painted 'De anatomische les van Dr Deijman'?

A Govert Flick

B Johannes Vermeer

C Rembrandt van Rijn

Bonus question:

The Amsterdam Museum shows the history of

A) The province of Amsterdam

B) The city of Amsterdam

C) What Amsterdam is today

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# De Nieuwe Kerk

In De Nieuwe Kerk several exhibitions are organized every year. Often these are vast expositions about other cultures, countries and religions. De Nieuwe Kerk is one of the most frequently visited exhibition locations in the Netherlands. In addition, festive and solemn gatherings and cultural manifestations are held there.

De Nieuwe Kerk

Dam

1001 AM Amsterdam

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1 In which century was the church built?

A In the 14th century

B In the 15th century

C In the 16th century

2 Whose marriage was consecrated in De Nieuwe Kerk in 2002?

A Prince Constantijn and Princess Laurentien

B Prince Willem Alexander and Princess Máxima

C Prince August and Princess Caroline

3 Which famous naval hero has a richly adorned mausoleum in De Nieuwe Kerk?

A Michiel de Ruyter

B Maarten Tromp

C Willem van der Zaen

4 What is the name of the big square on which De Nieuwe Kerk is situated?

A The Dam

B The Place

C The Poten

5 How many people have been buried in De Nieuwe Kerk?

A More than 1.000

B More than 5.000

C More than 10.000

6 When was it no longer allowed to bury people in the church?

A 1823

B 1866

C 1901

7 Who painted the decorations on the main organ (1655)?

A Gerard Dou

B Jan Gerritsz. Van Bronckhorst

C Rembrandt van Rijn

8 What was the use of the land before the church was built?

A Meadow

B Orchard

C Agricultural field

9 Who designed the remembrance pane in commemoration of fifty years of freedom?

A Toon Verhoef

B Jan Wolkers

C Toon Hermans

10 How many times has De Nieuwe Kerk caught fire?

A Never

B Twice

C Five times

11 Which gold and silversmith designed the brass choir screen?

A Johannes Lutma

B Jan Kriege

C Joris Jacobs Vezelaer

12 Which Dutch poet/playwright has a monument in the church?

A P.C. Hooft

B Joost van den Vondel

C Brederode

13 Which other museum institution is situated next to De Nieuwe Kerk?

A The Royal Palace Amsterdam

B The Rijksmuseum

C The Scheepvaartmuseum

14 When was Queen Juliana inaugurated in De Nieuwe Kerk?

A 1938

B 1948

C 1958

15 When was queen Beatrix inaugurated in De Nieuwe Kerk?

A 1970

B 1980

C 1990

15 When was king Willem-Alexander inaugurated in De Nieuwe Kerk?

A 2011

B 2006

C 2013

Bonus question:

In certain periods you can concerts in the Nieuw Kerk on its

A) Organ

B) Grand piano

C) Clavecimbel

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# Max Euwe Centrum

Until now the Netherlands have only known one world champion of chess: prof. dr. Max Euwe (1901-1981). After his death the Foundation Max Euwe Centrum was established with the intention of keeping the memory of Euwe alive, his work and his importance to the game of chess. In addition, the Max Euwe Centrum wants to promote chess in the future, especially in the social and cultural sector. In 1986 this resulted in the opening of the Max Euwe Centrum.

Max Euwe Centrum

Max Euweplein 30a

1017 MB Amsterdam

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1 What is the first name of Euwe?

A Maximiliaan (abbreviated to Max)

B Machgielis (abbreviated to Max)

C Maximus (abbreviated to Max)

2 At what age did Euwe learn to play chess?

A 4 years

B 6 years

C 8 years

3 In which town was Euwe born?

A The Hague

B Rotterdam

C Amsterdam

4 How old was Euwe when he became Dutch champion for the first time?

A 20 years

B 30 years

C 40 years

5 Of which science is Euwe a doctor?

A Mathematics and physics

B History

C Social geography

6 What is the meaning of the abbreviation FIDE?

A Foundation Imperiale des Échecs

B Formule Interdite des Échecs

C Fédération Internationale des Échecs

7 In which year did Euwe become world chess champion?

A 1932

B 1935

C 1938

8 Who was his opponent in the fight for the world championship?

A Aljechin

B Aleksejev

C Alapin

9 How many days did this World Championship final last in 1935?

A 30 days

B 60 days

C 80 days

10 Which Dutch chess player - apart from Euwe - played a match for the world championship?

A Jan Timman

B Loek van Wely

C Jan-Hein Donner

11 How long did Euwe remain world champion of chess?

A Two years

B Four years

C Six years

12 What was the first book on chess that Euwe wrote?

A Chess for beginners

B Chess as a passion

C Practical chess lessons

13 Where was 'Chataruga', the original name for chess, invented?

A China (3rd century)

B India (5th century)

C Persia (6th century)

14 When was the Dutch Chess Federation founded?

A 1873

B 1910

C 1935

15 How many books on chess are there in the library of the Max Euwe Centrum?

A More than 10.000

B More than 5.000

C More than 1.000

16 Which Dutch chess player was also a member of the TV programme 'Ook dat nog!' during 10 years?

A Hans Böhm

B Hans Ree

C Gert Timmerman

Bonus question:

The Max Euwe-Centrum also has a

A) Chess academy

B) Checkers academy

C) An academy for computer games

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# Heineken Experience

Heineken is the largest and most famous brewery in the Netherlands. Their beer is sold in more than 170 countries. The Heineken Experience shows the history of Heineken and every facet of the beer brewing process in an interactive way. Of course the tour will be finished with a Heineken beer in the bar.

Heineken Experience

Stadhouderskade 78

1072 AE Amsterdam

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1 In which year was Heineken beer first brewed?

A In 1834

B In 1864

C In 1901

2 Who was the founder and first brewer of Heineken beer?

A Gerard Adriaan Heineken

B Alfred Pierre Heineken

C Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken

3 What was the name of the first brewery?

A De Hooiwagen

B De Hooiberg

C De Hoyer

4 For how many generations has the Heineken family brewed beer?

A Two generations

B Three generations

C Four generations

5 Who turned Heineken into a worldwide top brand?

A Gerard Heineken

B Freddy Heineken

C Charlene de Carvalho-Heineken

6 Where are two large breweries currently located?

A In Zoeterwoude and in Den Bosch

B In Amsterdam and in Rotterdam

C In Maastricht and in Groningen

7 Who was Marie Heineken, who gave her name to the square near the Experience?

A The wife of Gerard, who also worked in the company

B A cousin of Gerard,

a painter

C The mother of Gerard, housewife

8 Why is this square not simply called Heinekenplein?

A In that area it is only allowed to name streets after Dutch painters

B In that area it is only allowed to name streets after women

C The municipality is not allowed to use a brand name as a street name

9 When was the first pile driven for the Heineken Experience?

A In 1983

B In 1989

C In 1993

10 From which country does Heineken get the necessary barley?

A United States

B Russia

C France

11 Which ingredient gives the beer its colour?

A The malt provides the colour: the warmer it is roasted, the darker the beer

B Barley provides the colour: the warmer it is roasted, the darker the beer

C Hops provides the colour: the warmer it is roasted, the darker the beer

12 What is the malting process?

A Malting is the selection in size of barleycorn

B Malting is the germination and drying of barleycorn

C Malting is the growth of barleycorn

13 Where does Heineken accomplish the malting process?

A In the Netherlands

B In Belgium

C In France

14 Who discovered the A-yeast that is needed for beer?

A A pupil of Ian Fleming, named dr. Petron

B A pupil of Robert Koch, named dr. Copier

C A pupil of Louis Pasteur, named dr. Elion

15 Which price won by Heineken is still mentioned on the bottles?

A The Grand Prix, won in Paris in 1889

B The Grand Pub, won in London in 1910

C The Grosse Pils, won in Berlin in 1932

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# Theatre De Kleine Komedie

In the oldest theatre building of Amsterdam, De Kleine Komedie presents cabaret, little comedy and theatrical music. The theatre does not only offer a stage to many great names, but also to young makers and new talent.

Theatre De Kleine Komedie

Amstel 56

1017 AC Amsterdam

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1 When was the start of the theatre De Kleine Komedie?

A 1686

B 1786

C 1886

2 Which banker financed the purchase of the grounds?

A Mees en Zoonen

B Kaptein en Co

C Hope en Co

3 What is the capacity of the theatre?

A 500 visitors

B 700 visitors

C 900 visitors

4 Which theatre is the second oldest theatre in the Netherlands, after De Kleine Komedie?

A The Koninklijke Schouwburg in The Hague

B The Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam

C The Leidsche Schouwburg

5 What was the original name of the theatre?

A Theatre Français sur l'Amstel

B Theatre Français sur l'Erwtemarkt

C Theatre Français sur l'Amsterdam

6 Who visited the old theatre regularly?

A King Willem I

B Mayor Bicker

C Jan Janszoon

7 When was the theatre named De Kleine Komedie?

A In 1935

B In 1948

C In 1966

8 Has De Kleine Komedie always been a theatre?

A Yes, from the beginning

B No, it was a merchant's house

C No, it was also a church, a lecture room and bicycle parking

9 On which water is De Kleine Komedie located?

A The Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal

B The river Amstel

C The river IJ

10 Into how many levels is the theatre room divided?

A Two

B Three

C Four

11 Why is De Kleine Komedie called 'the cabaret temple of the Netherlands'?

A De Kleine Komedie specialises in excellent cabaret

B De Kleine Komedie used to be a church

C Many performances are about religion

12 What is cabaret?

A Cabaret is a combination of comedy, song, dance and poetry

B A French headgear that is used in performances

C The final scene in a performance

13 How many persons are on stage in a traditional cabaret?

A One

B Two

C Three

14 What is little comedy?

A Podium art that is especially meant for amusement

B It is performance on a small stage

C It is a corruption of the words art and clay (Dutch: kleinkunst)

15 Who are the performers in De Kleine Komedie?

A Just unknown new talent

B All great cabaret artists regularly perform here

C Besides cabaret artists, opera and operetta companies also perform here

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# Amsterdam City Archives De Bazel

Het Stadsarchief is the historic documentation centre of the city of Amsterdam, with many kilometres of archives, a historic topographic collection with millions of maps, drawings and prints, a library and extensive archives on sound, film and photography. Archives of the city government are kept there, as well as those of private institutions and companies that are involved with Amsterdam.

Amsterdam City Archives De Bazel

Vijzelstraat 32

1017 HL Amsterdam

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1 How many kilometres of archive files are there in the depots?

A About 35 kilometres

B About 3,5 kilometres

C About 1 kilometre

2 What did the people of Amsterdam call the statue that was on the Dam Square until 1914?

A Naald

B Naatje

C Kaatje

3 What kind of attraction was the 'Orange Pot' in the Golden Age?

A A maze

B A restaurant

C A museum

4 Which Dutch count granted the people of Amsterdam exemption from tolls in 1274?

A Count Willem II

B Count Floris V

C Count Boudewijn

5 What was the location of the charter cabinet, the predecessor of the Stadsarchief?

A The brass chapel in the Nieuwe Kerk

B The hidden church of Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

C The Iron Chapel of the Oude Kerk

6 Which crime did Hendrina Wouters commit in 1746?

A She murdered a lady and her maid and chopped the bodies to pieces

B She killed her husband and hid the body in her house

C She disguised herself as a man and boarded a VOC ship

7 Who was the architect of the building in which the Stadsarchief is currently located?

A H.P. Berlage

B H. de Keijser

C K.P.C. de Bazel

8 With which treaty did Amsterdam join the revolt against Spain in 1578?

A Unification Treaty

B Pacification Treaty

C Satisfaction Treaty

9 What was the name of the medieval tower that was standing near the Haarlemmersluis until 1828?

A The Schreierstoren

B The Haringpakkerstoren

C The Waag

10 What was the very first multinational, established in 1602?

A The Noordse Compagnie

B The Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC)

C The West-Indische Compagnie (WIC)

11 What sort of birds were caught by five generations of the Van Lennep family?

A Great Tits

B Pigeons

C Finches

12 What was the name of the prison in Amsterdam?

A The Rasphuis

B The Lik

C The Petoet

13 What was the name of Rembrandt van Rijn's son?

A Titus

B Engel

C Cornelis

14 Why were 400 horses offered for sale at the tram depot in 1904?

A There was a famine and they sold off the horses to be butchered later

B Because of the arrival of the electric tram, horses were no longer needed

C The horses had become too lazy

15 Who was the photographer who took thousands of pictures of Amsterdam between 1860 and 1905?

A Emmy Andriesse

B Ed van der Elsken

C Jacob Olie

Bonus question:

The Amsterdam City Archives maintain archives of

A) The city authority, as well as those of private organisations and companies that have a connection with Amsterdam.

B) Strictly personal archives

C) None of the above

We maintain the archives of the city authority, as well as those of private organisations and companies that have a connection with Amsterdam.

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# Museum Willet-Holthuysen

Museum Willet-Holthuysen tells the history of the family Willet-Holthuysen, the last residents of this double canal house on the Herengracht. Their life is central to this museum. The richly furnished period rooms provide an exact replica of the life of a well-to-do couple in the 19th century.

Museum Willet-Holthuysen

Herengracht 605

1017 CE Amsterdam

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1 Who were around 1885 the last residents of the house at the Herengracht?

A Johannes Willet and his wife Wilhelmina Willet-Holthuysen

B Cornelis Willet and his wife Maria Willet-Holthuysen

C Abraham Willet and his wife Louisa Willet-Holthuysen

2 Which art society was the focus of the life of Abraham Willet?

A Arti et Amicitiae

B Best Art

C Cobra

3 How was the daily life of Louisa Willet-Holthuysen?

A She had to work for her money

B She painted

C She went shopping and to tea parties

4 Was a married lady in the 19th century allowed to walk outside without companion?

A Yes, everyone did so

B No, it was unthinkable

C Yes, with permission of her husband

5 Why did rich people from Amsterdam often spend the summer out of town?

A They fled the town with its smelling canals

B Out of town, the sun shines brighter

C Out of town, there was most employment in summer

6 When was the current garden planted?

A 1773

B 1873

C 1973

7 In which style was the garden laid out?

A French classical style

B Italian classical style

C English classical style

8 What is characteristic for this garden style?

A A symmetrical layout

B An a-symmetrical layout

C Overgrowth variegated with herb beds

9 What sort of plantation was customary in the first half of the 18th century?

A Juniper and elderberry

B Trained pear trees and trained lime trees

C Oaks and Elms

10 Who are depicted in the two big sandstone statues in the garden?

A Pomona and Flora

B Pomodora and Fauna

C Peter and Paul

11 Which god is standing in the niche at the back of the canal garden?

A Zeus

B Neptune

C Mercury

12 Why was the original garden much smaller than the present one?

A The neighbours' garden was added in a later stage

B Part of the house was demolished

C There used to be a coach house and stables in the garden

13 What is the meaning of the word etiquette?

A Rules for politeness and manners

B Tasting of expensive wines

C Sticking a label to a wine bottle

14 Where did the family buy furniture and curtains in the 19th century?

A London

B Paris

C Milan

15 To whom did the last residents leave their house and collection after they died?

A The city of Amsterdam

B The Rijksmuseum

C The Amsterdam

Bonus question:

Museum Willet-Holthuysen is situated at

A) The River Amstel

B) At one of Amsterdam's canals

C) In a villa park

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# Museum Van Loon

In the heart of Amsterdam is the residence of the Amsterdam regent family Van Loon. The family opens its house to the public six days a week. Behind a stately façade you can enjoy one of the most beautiful houses in the city. The collection includes portraits, silver and signed furniture. The imposing frontage of the coach house encloses the fine formal garden.

Museum Van Loon

Keizersgracht 672

1017 ET Amsterdam

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1 Who built the house of the current museum?

A Jeremias van Raey (1630-1705)

B Willem van Loon (1633-1695)

C Andries Bicker (1586-1652)

2 Which Greek gods are depicted on the façade?

A Pallas Athena, Minerva, Hephaestus and Demeter

B Artemis, Dionysus, Hestia and Pan

C Triton, Nike, Apollo and Zeus

3 What is the original place of residence of the family Van Loon?

A Loonenstein

B Loon op Zand

C Loosdrecht

4 Who was the first tenant of the house at Keizersgracht 672?

A Willem van Oranje, father of the fatherland

B Ferdinand Bol, painter C Hendrick de Keyser, architect and sculptor

5 In which year did the family Van Loon become the owner of the house?

A 1774

B 1884

C 1914

6 Who was Willem van Loon?

A A beer brewer

B One of the founders of the VOC

C A pirate

7 What was the function of the coach house at the back of Museum Van Loon?

A A store room for food and beverage

B A living space for staff and a stabling for the coaches

C A guesthouse

8 In which style is the house decorated?

A Dutch renaissance

B Rococo

C Art nouveau

9 From which house do the wall paintings in the museum originate?

A Castle Drakensteyn

B The Royal Palace Amsterdam

C The Trippenhuis

10 Which names are written in the staircase?

A Van Hagen and Trip

B Van Loon and Bas

C Ferdinand and Bol

11 Which semiprecious stone is not in the chandelier in the Red Salon?

A Agate

B Amethyst

C Rhinestone

12 Which letter is on the ceiling of the Red Sleeping Room?

A T

B L

C S

13 Which animal is not present on the wallpaper in the Bird Room?

A A monkey

B An ostrich

C A giraffe

14 How old is the red beech in the garden?

A 300 years

B 200 years

C 125 years

15 Why does the coach house have no windows on the second floor?

A To prevent the temperature rising too high in the summer

B It was the architect's mistake, and was not reversible afterwards

C The family did not want the coachman to look into their garden

16 How many coaches fit into the coach house?

A 5

B 7

C 10

Bonus question:

Willem van Loon co-founded

A) The city of Amsterdam

B) The Dutch West-Asia Company

C) The Dutch East-India Company

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# Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen Huis

Museum Geelvinck is situated in a city palace. It is called a palace, because it extends from the main house at the Herengracht to the coach house at the Keizersgracht, with a lush garden in between. Albert Geelvinck had it built in 1687: a few years before he had married the much younger Sara Hinlopen. In the museum one can see how people live in a city palace, then and now. There are also many piano-fortes on show.

Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen Huis

Keizergracht 633

1017 DS Amsterdam

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1 On the occasion of which event was the city palace built?

A The marriage of Albert Geelvinck to Sara Hinlopen in 1680

B The house is a family present to Albert Geelvinck

C The family Geelvinck wanted to relocate to this spot

2 Where were Albert Geelvinck and Sara Hinlopen married?

A The Westerkerk

B The little church of Sloten

C The Oude Kerk

3 What is the name of the coach house that belongs to the Geelvinck Hinlopen House?

A Het Swarte Paart

B De Katoenboom

C De Peerenboom

4 Who did Sara remarry after the death of Albert Geelvinck in 1693?

A Pieter Bicker

B Henrick Bicker

C Jacob Bicker

5 Where were Albert Geelvinck and Sara Hinlopen buried?

A In the Westerkerk

B In the Oude Kerk

C In the Zuiderkerk

6 Of which orphanage was Sara Hinlopen a regent, from 1707 to 1740?

A The Burgerweeshuis in the Kalverstraat

B The Walenweeshuis at the Vijzelgracht

C The Aalmoezeniersweeshuis at the Prinsengracht

7 Sara Hinlopen remained childless. Who inherited the Geelvinck Hinlopen House?

A Her second cousin Nicolaas Geelvinck

B Her second cousin Catharina Jacoba Geelvinck

C Her second cousin Agatha Levina Geelvinck

8 From which period are the period rooms in the House?

A 17th and 18th century

B 18th and 19th century

C 19th and 20th century

9 To how much amounted the legacy for Sara Hinlopen's staff?

A Coachman Baltus - ƒ 600; Housemaid Dirckje - ƒ 300; Kitchen maid Elsje - ƒ 100

B Housemaid Lijsbeth - ƒ 200; Servant Germanus - ƒ 200; Kitchen maid Geesje - ƒ 100

C Servant Pieter - ƒ 300; Housemaid Geertruyt - ƒ 200; Kitchen maid Jannetje - ƒ 100

10 Which style is dominant in the interior of the Red Room?

A Rococo

B Classicism

C Amsterdam School

11 Which style is dominant in the Library?

A Neoclassicism

B Gothic

C Art Nouveau

12 Which animals are most often depicted on the wallpaper in the Chinese Room?

A Dragons

B Birds

C Fish

13 How do we know that the Dutch province Drenthe inspired the wallpaper paintings by Egbert van Drielst?

A The hilly landscape is typical for Drenthe

B He sketched the little hunter in the neighbourhood of Meppel

C The dog is a Drentse Heidelwachter

14 Where do the pine boards in the Blue Room come from,and how old are these boards?

A From the Netherlands, about 1687, (building year of the city palace)

B From the Baltic Sea area, they are reused parts of a ship

C From Switzerland, beginning of the 20th century

15 Who built the piano in the library, and what kind of piano is it?

A Johann Gottfried Silbermann, Pianoforte

B Johan Christian Schleip, Lyra grand piano

C Ferruccio Busoni, Imperial grand piano

Bonus question:

The Geelvinck-Hinlopen Huis is

A) A former storage house

B) A city palace

C) One of the newest buildings in Amsterdam

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# Amsterdam Canal Cruises

Amsterdam Canal Cruises is a cruise ship company, established in 1948, which tours the beautiful Amsterdam canals 365 days a year. Every boat of Amsterdam Canal Cruises has its own personal audio-guide system, with which the guests can listen to the commentary with their own earplugs. The audio-tour lasts 75 minutes and is available in 17 different languages.

Amsterdam Canal Cruises

Nicolaas Witsenkade 1A

1072 AE Amsterdam

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1 What is the maximum allowed length of a standard cruise boat?

A 17,5 metres

B 20 metres

C 22,5 metres

2 What is the average weight of a standard cruise boat?

A 5 tons

B 15 tons

C 35 tons

3 Since when does canal cruising exist in Amsterdam?

A 1912

B 1898

C 1750

4 How many hours per year does a cruise boat sail, on average?

A 2.800 hours

B 2.900 hours

C 3.000 hours

5 What is the total length of the Amsterdam ring of canals?

A 2 km

B 5 km

C 10 km

6 How many years have the Amsterdam ring of canals existed as of 2013?

A 400 years

B 500 years

C 650 years

7 How many cruise ship companies are there in Amsterdam in 2012?

A 30, divided over 30 enterprises

B 35, divided over 30 enterprises

C 40, divided over 30 enterprises

8 What is the maximum number of people that can be seated on a standard cruise boat?

A Between 50 and 70

B Between 70 and 90

C Between 80 and 100

9 What is the average headroom in a standard cruise boat?

A 1.85 m

B 1.95 m

C 2.00 m

10 In which Amsterdam town district is it impossible to get married on a cruise boat?

A North

B Centre

C South

11 How many jetties are there in Amsterdam in 2012?

A More than 150

B More than 170

C More than 200

12 How many bridges does Amsterdam have?

A 1.000

B 1.150

C 1.500

13 How many cruise boats sail the Amsterdam Canals?

A 110

B 140

C 170

14 How many of them are electric?

A 20

B 22

C 25

15 Which canal is the oldest: the Herengracht, the Keizersgracht or the Prinsengracht?

A Herengracht

B Keizersgracht

C None of the three;the canals were dug simultaneously, and therefore are of the same age

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# Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

Situated in the heart of Amsterdam, in the well-known red light district, is the museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder ('Our Lord in the attic'). It is one of the oldest and most special museums of Amsterdam. Behind the characteristic façade of the canal house, a mostly 17th century residence and a complete church are hidden.

Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40

1012 GE Amsterdam

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1 When did the history of Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder begin?

A In 1561

B In 1661

C In 1761

2 What is Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder?

A A normal church

B A private house church

C A cathedral

3 Who ordered the construction of the attic church?

A Merchant Jan Hartman

B Mayor Adriaan Bicker

C Bailiff Pieter Nuyts

4 How many houses were needed for the construction?

A Three alley houses

B Two alley houses

C One alley house

5 How long was the attic church in use as a church?

A More than 100 years

B More than 150 years

C More than 200 years

6 In which country is a copy of part of the interior to be found?

A China

B The United States

C Japan

7 Who was Petrus Parmentier?

A The first priest of the church

B The first verger of the church

C The first visitor of the church

8 What is a 'klopje'?

A A tap on the shoulder of a Catholic woman

B An unmarried Catholic woman who took a vow of chastity

C A lump of pure gold in the altar of the church

9 Has the name always been Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder?

A Yes

B No, the church was first named 'Het Hert or 'Het Hart'

C No, the church was first named Sint-Nicolaaskerk

10 When was the name changed into Ons'Lieve Heer op Solder?

A In the 19th century

B In the 18th century

C In the 17th century

11 When did Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder become a museum?

A In 1751

B In 1814

C In 1888

12 Is Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder the oldest museum of Amsterdam?

A Yes

B No, after the Rijksmuseum it is the second oldest museum in town

C No, after the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum it is the third oldest museum

13 What used to be the maximum amount of people in the church?

A 50 persons

B 100 persons

C 150 persons

14 How many people visit the Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder each year?

A 70.000 visitors

B 90.000 visitors

C 100.000 visitors

15 Why are the bedsteads so small?

A People were much smaller in those days

B During the period of these bedsteads, people used to sleep half upright in bed

C There was not enough space for a normal bed

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# Erotic Museum

The Erotic Museum in the famous Amsterdam Wallen-area has four floors. On the first floor is an exhibition of erotic items, figures, porcelain and paintings. On the second floor are countless erotic prints, drawings, photos and books. Would you like to know all the ins and outs of the 'Red Light District' of Amsterdam? The third floor gives an impression! The top floor, also called the kinky floor, is all about S&M.

Erotic Museum

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 54

1012 DP Amsterdam

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1 What does S&M stand for?

A Sadomasochism

B Stedelijk Museum

C Special Measuring technique

2 Which combination of feelings is characteristic for S&M?

A In love and elated

B Afraid and stalwart

C Pleasure and pain

3 S&M clothing is usually made out of which materials?

A Plastic and mica

B Cotton and jute

C Rubber and leather

4 What is made of paraffin and is an attribute often used with S&M?

A A candle

B A piece of cheese

C Marzipan

5 What is a dildo?

A A dildo is a smooth long object in the shape of a penis

B A dildo is another name for a condom

C A dildo is a handcuff

6 Which 'medical' disorder was supposedly cured by using the dildo?

A Headache

B Hysteria

C Crying

7 What is a nymphomaniac?

A A constantly quarrelling woman trying to make up by having sex

B A woman with the inclination to always do the cleaning in the nude

C A woman with an insatiable hunger for sexual intercourse

8 What was described in the Kamasutra?

A The Kamasutra describes the sexual relationship between man and woman

B The Kamasutra describes old sagas and legends

C The Kamasutra describes everyday life

9 How many sexual positions are explained in the book?

A 349

B 64

C 189

10 What is the main characteristic of bondage?

A Binding

B Wearing fur

C Wearing a blindfold

11 Who is the best-known bondage icon of the Erotic Museum?

A Betty Boop

B Germaine Groenier

C Bettie Page

12 Which famous sex symbol from the nineteen-fifties was Madonna's great example?

A Mae West

B Marilyn Monroe

C Jeanne Moreau

13 What is the title of the vintage erotic bestseller by the artist and writer Jan Cremer?

A Lonely, but not alone

B Back to The Hague

C I Jan Cremer

14 For which band did Henk Schiffmacher design the cover of an album?

A The Kinks

B The Beatles

C Red Hot Chili Peppers

15 How do you recognise transsexual prostitutes behind the windows in the Red Light District?

A The windows are better cleaned

B The rooms are tidier

C Apart from the red light, you also see a blue light shining through the windows

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# Brewery De Prael

Foundation Brouwerij De Prael is a so-called social firm, with work experience places for people who are at a great distance from the regular labour market. In the brewery, at the former beer quay of Amsterdam, various specialty beers are being brewed in a traditional method. The neighbouring tasting room is the place for a good glass beer and a solid meal.

Brewery De Prael

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 30

1012 GD Amsterdam

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1 What is the name of the first beer that was brewed by the owners of De Prael?

A Jan

B Johnny

C André

2 What special staff is employed at Brouwerij De Prael?

A People with a psychiatric background

B Local residents

C Homeless

3 What is the nickname of the premises in which Brouwerij De Prael is located?

A The Rembrandthuisjes

B The Bierhuisjes

C The KLM-huisjes

4 Where did the beer in Amsterdam come from in the beginning of the 13th century?

A Belgium

B Denmark

C Germany

5 What is the original meaning of the expression 'fighting against the beer quay' (vechten tegen de bierkaai)?

A The porters of the beer barrels were so big and strong that it was no use picking a fight with them. They used to live at the Bierkade ('Bierkaai') in Amsterdam.

B There was a lot of fighting about beer

C Much beer was stolen ('quayed')

6 What was the location of 27 breweries in 17th century Amsterdam?

A The Brouwersgracht

B The Prinsengracht

C The Singel

7 What is 'scharrebier'?

A Beer with a low alcohol percentage (2%); fit for workers, sailors and children

B Beer that was made with free range eggs

C Beer with a very high alcohol percentage (15%)

8 Where does the name 'white beer' come from?

A White is a corruption of the German Weissen, meaning wheat beer

B White beer is named after admiral Witte de With (1599-1658)

C White beer refers to The White House

9 How many kinds of beer are brewed at Brouwerij De Prael?

A 17

B 25

C 34

10 Which beer at Brouwerij De Prael refers to a singer from the Jordaan?

A Heintje (Simons)

B Jantje (Smit)

C Willy (Alberti)

11 Which brewery in Haarlem started at Oudezijds Voorburgwal 4?

A The Haarlemsche Brouwerij

B Brouwerij Jopenkerk

C The Haarlemsche Stoombrouwerij

12 Which five breweries in Amsterdam actually brew beer at their location?

A Het IJ, De Prael, de Bekeerde Suster, Heineken, Amstel

B De Bierfabriek, Het IJ, De Prael, De Bekeerde Suster and De 7 Deugden

C De Gekroonde Valk, Het IJ, De Prael, De Bekeerde Suster, Heineken

13 Which preservative was already used in the 14th century, especially for beer?

A Gruyt

B Hops

C Coriander

14 The Oudezijds Armsteeg, where the tasting room of De Prael is located, was an open sewer ditch of the Warmoesstraat. Which part of the street name refers to this?

A Arm

B Oudezijds

C Steeg (alley)

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# Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum

The Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum Amsterdam offers a unique permanent exhibition about the evolution of the cannabis plant as a sustainable element for industrial applications, food, and medicine as well as for spiritual and recreational purposes. The collection consists of rare objects that were collected all over the world during the past forty years by founder Ben Dronkers. Since the opening in 1985, the museum attracts more than 100.000 visitors a year. On 9 May 2012 a corresponding museum was opened in Barcelona.

Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148

1012 DV Amsterdam

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1 What is hemp?

A An annual plant from the hemp family

B A two year old mare from the horse family

C A thee year old calf from the cow family

2 What is hemp also called?

A Cannabis

B Arabis

C Carbine

3 What is hashish?

A The resin of a flowering female hemp plant

B The root of a male hemp plant

C The leaf of the female hemp plant

4 Which people from antiquity already used hashish?

A Egyptians

B Celts

C Romans

5 What is marihuana?

A The female capsule of the flower buds of the hemp plant

B A part of the root of the male hemp plant

C The stem of the leaf of the female hemp plant

6 What part of the world does the name 'marihuana' come from?

A Latin America

B Africa

C Asia

7 What does 'marijuana' literally mean?

A Divinely good

B Psychedelic

C A contraction of the Spanish female names Maria and Juana

8 What is an alternative Dutch name for marihuana?

A Miet

B Riet

C Wiet

9 What is THC?

A Tetra Hydro Cannabinol

B The High Combination

C Tough Humid Sceptic

10 What exactly does THC do?

A The higher the THC-level, the stronger the effect of marihuana

B It has no impact on the human body

C It may cause a lower heartbeat

11 Hashish is a stronger drug than marihuana because ...

A Hashish is inhaled through the nose

B The effective substance in hashish is the same, but more concentrated

C The producer fortifies the effective substance in hashish with other substances

12 Which industry in the Golden Age used hemp?

A United East Indian Company, for the ropes

B Big beer breweries for the beer

C Bakers for the bread

13 When was the Hash, Marihuana & Hemp Museum opened?

A 1965

B 1975

C 1985

14 Is cannabis legal in the Netherlands?

A No, but the use by, and the maximum sale of 5 grams per day to persons older than 18 years is tolerated

B Yes, above the age of 18 it is legal

C No

Bonus question:

How many artifacts does the Hash Museum exhibit?

A) More than a million

B) Only about one hundred; many went up in smoke

C) Roughly one thousand

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# Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ is the very platform for modern music and classical music with a modern touch. The building - a design by the Danish architects 3xN, which has won several awards, is the most modern concert hall in Amsterdam, with optimal acoustics for every kind of music.

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ

Piet Heinkade 1

1019 BR Amsterdam

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1 When was the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ opened?

A In 2000

B In 2005

C In 2010

2 Who officially opened the building?

A The mayor of Amsterdam

B Princess Máxima

B Queen Beatrix

3 Who took the initiative to establish the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ?

A Jan de Wolff

B Henk van der Meulen

C Job Cohen

4 How many seats are there in the Grote Zaal of the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ?

A 725

B 525

C 925

5 How many seconds can be the variation in resonance in the Grote Zaal of the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ?

A Between 3,5 and 5,5 seconds

B Between 1,5 and 3,5 seconds

C There is hardly any resonance

6 What is the most important feature of the flexible acoustics in the Grote Zaal?

A The flexible row of lamps that can vary in height

B The flexible seats are made of a special material

C The flexible ceiling that can vary six metres in height

7 How is it possible that even the seats in the Grote Zaal have impact on the acoustics?

A The seats have the same acoustic property as people

B The seats are made of cork

C The seats have special armrests

8 How many colours (combinations) can be created by the LED-wall in the Grote Zaal?

A 16 million colours

B 10 million colours

C 3 million colours

9 How many steps does the big staircase of the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ have?

A 42

B 52

C 62

10 How many rehearsal rooms are there for music ensembles?

A One

B Two

C Three

11 Which part of the building causes the large awning to remain in its position?

A The awning weighs very little so it needs no support

B The counterweight of Foyer deck 3 is the cause that the awning stays in place

C The notable ropes that are tied to the roof take care of that

12 What is the name of the special entry ticket for visitors under 30?

A Telstar

B Early Bird

3 Skybox

13 How many tones does the Fokker organ in the Kleine Zaal have?

A 31

B 21

C 11

14 Which other music platform is housed under the same roof as the Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ?

A The Bimhuis

B The Melkweg

C Paradiso

15 Which famous Dutch composer has his own seat in the Grote Zaal?

A Willem Breuker

B Philip Glass

C Louis Andriessen

Bonus question:

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ can move its

A) Ceiling and wall

B) Chairs and floor

C) All of the above

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# Bimhuis

The Bimhuis is quite famous: all the great names from the Dutch and international jazz scene have performed on the stage of this Amsterdam jazz and improvisation podium. The programme includes a wide range of different styles. The focus is on current developments, but relevant representatives of older jazz trends have regular performances as well.

Bimhuis

Piet Heinkade 3

1019 BR Amsterdam

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1 Who said about the Bimhuis: "Simply one of the two or three best jazz-clubs in the world?

A Herbie Hancock

B Branford Marsalis

C Charlie Parker

2 How many concerts are there in the Bimhuis each year?

A 100

B 200

C 300

3 Since when is the Bimhuis in its current location (Piet Heinkade 3)?

A 1974

B 1992

C 2005

4 How many seats does the Bimhuis have?

A 140

B 240

C 375

5 Who is the architect of the present building?

A Rem Koolhaas

B 3xN

C Skidmore, Owings and Merrill

6 How many albums have been recorded in the Bimhuis?

A 25

B 50

C More than 75

7 What does the word BIM imply?

A Brains - ideas - music

B Beroepsvereniging Improviserende Musici

C It is derived from 'Bim, bam bom (boem!)', from a poem by Lucebert

8 Which artist stated that there should also be branches of the Bimhuis in New York and Miami?

A James Carter

B Dexter Gordon

C Marc Ribot

9 Which Dutch jazz musician played a leading role in the foundation of the Bimhuis?

A Hans Dulfer

B Rita Reys

C Rosa King

10 Which beverage is not available in the bar of the Bimhuis?

A Chocomel

B Red Bull

C Bitter Lemon

11 What colour are the seats in the Bimhuis?

A Blue

B Red

C Black

12 Which of the following artists never performed in the Bimhuis?

A Jamie Cullun

B De Dijk

C Ornette Coleman

13 Which album is the most famous jazz album ever?

A 'Getz' by Astrud Gilberto

B 'Head Hunters' by Herbie Hancock

C 'Kind of Blue' by Miles Davis

14 What was the nickname of Benny Goodman?

A The King of Swing

B Big Boy

C Mr Gone

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# EYE Film Institute

EYE, the new film museum at the river IJ, is the centre for films in the Netherlands and is well known for its collection and expertise. Year-round, EYE shows and organizes films, outdoor performances, festivals, exhibitions, retrospectives, lectures, debates and educational programmes.

EYE Film Institute

IJpromenade 1

1031 KT Amsterdam

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1 Was EYE always called EYE?

A Yes, this was already the nickname of the old Film Museum

2 EYE is the result of a merger of organisations involved with film

C No, EYE is the new logo of the old Film Museum

2 How long does EYE exist now?

A Since 1 January 2000

B Since 1 January 2005

C Since 1 January 2010

3 How many films are in collection of EYE?

A 21.000 films

B 37.000 films

C 43.000 films

4 EYE has a reputation of expertise in which field?

A In the field of film restoration

B In the field of subtitling films

C In the field of putting music to silent films

5 Where was EYE located until recently?

A The Vondelpark pavilion

B The Westerpark pavilion

C The Sarphatipark pavilion

6 How long did the Dutch Film Museum officially exist?

A From 1946 until 2010

B From 1972 until 2010

C From 1998 until 2010

7 What used to take place on the current site of EYE?

A It was a field with gallows, to scare the population

B There was a big brewery

C The office of the VOC was located there

8 What makes EYE so special?

A EYE is the only museum that combines sound and film

B EYE is the only museum for film history in the Netherlands

C EYE is the only one that organizes film nights

9 How many cinemas does EYE have?

A Two

B Four

C Six

10 How many visitors can be accommodated in the cinemas of EYE?

A 989

B 354

C 642

11 Why is the roof white?

A White is easy and cheap in maintenance

B From a distance, white is an eye-catcher

C White refers to cinematography and reflects light

12 Which film is a favourite with the audience of EYE?

A 'Sunrise, a Song of Two Humans', by F.W. Murnau (1927)

B 'The Graduate' (1967) by Mike Nichols

C 'Stalker' by Andrei Tarkowski (1979)

13 Which film is shown by EYE every year?

A 'The Godfather' by Francis Ford Coppola, the ultimate mafia film

B 'It's a Wonderful Life' by Frank Capra, the ultimate Christmas film

C 'Roma' by Federico Fellini, the ultimate romantic film

14 Which presumed lost film was discovered in EYE after 75 years?

A 'Beyond the Rocks', from 1922, by Rudolph Valentino with Gloria Swanson

B 'Ride Him Cowboy' from 1932, by Fred Allen

C 'The Strong Man', from 1926, by Frank Capra

15 How many international exhibitions a year are organised by EYE?

A Two

B Three

C Four

Bonus question:

Through the website of the EYE Film Institute you can watch online

A) Films

B) Trailers

C) Famous commercials

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# Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a main port. An efficient junction of flight, rail and road

connections, Schiphol is much more than an airport. It is a place where people and organisations come together. It is a dynamic, inspiring environment for all guests; for travelling, staying and working.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

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1 When did the first airplane of KLM land at Schiphol?

A On the 3 December 1916

B On 17 May 1920

C On 28 June 1945

2 What was the landing strip in the beginning?

A A grass meadow

B A strip of concrete

C A former street

3 In which municipality is Schiphol situated?

A Amsterdam

B IJmuiden

C Haarlemmermeer

4 Where do the letters KLM stand for?

A Koninklijke Landmacht Militairen

B Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij

C Koninklijke Luchtvaart Manschappen

5 Who is the creator of the present Schiphol?

A Anthonie Fokker

B Albert Plesman

C Jan Dellaert

6 Which museum has a branch at Schiphol?

A Van Gogh Museum

B Rijksmuseum

C Amsterdam Museum

7 How many million passengers went through Schiphol in 2012?

A 51 million passengers

B 32 million passengers

C 16 million passengers

8 How many suitcases are transported on an average day?

A 50.000

B 100.000

C 150.000

9 How many tons of freight were processed in 2011?

A One and a half million tons of freight

B Two million tons of freight

C Two and a half million tons of freight

10 How long is the route of a checked-in suitcase to the airplane?

A 1 kilometre

B 2,5 kilometres

C 5 kilometres

11 How long is the baggage system in total?

A 21 kilometres conveyer belt and 5 kilometres rail system

B 11 kilometres conveyer belt and 3 kilometres rail system

C 6 kilometres conveyer belt and 1 kilometre rail system

12 How many take-off and landing runways does Schiphol have?

A 6

B 5

C 3

13 Are there any polar bears at Schiphol in winter?

A No, that is a fable from the past

B Yes, they were especially flown in to scare off the birds

C Yes, they are the men on the snowploughs

14 Why is there a park in the terminal at Schiphol?

A To accommodate the animals at Schiphol

B For Schiphol it is important that passengers can relax

C The park already existed before Schiphol was constructed

14 What is the responsibility of the Dutch Air Traffic Control at Schiphol?

A For the correct use of the incoming and outgoing flight paths

B For the correct use of taxis at Schiphol

C For the correct use of the motorways around Schiphol

16 How many terminals are there at Schiphol?

A 2

B 4

C 6

Bonus question:

Schiphol supports

A) Greenpeace

B) Amnesty International

C) Unicef

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# Historic Amsterdam

1 What is the name of the crosses in the city arms of Amsterdam?

A Johannes crosses

B Andreas crosses

C Maria crosses

2 What is the motto of Amsterdam?

A Strong, Sincere and Honest

B Forgiveness, Peace and United

C Heroic, Determined and Merciful

3 Who gave permission for addition of this motto?

A Queen Wilhelmina

B King Willem III

C Queen Emma

4 Who was appointed city architect of Amsterdam in the 17th century?

A Jacob van Campen

B Hendrik de Keyser

C Gerrit Key

5 Why were all the streets in the Jordaan paved in 1934?

A It was part of a job creation project of the government

B To prevent that people would throw cobblestones at the police during the Jordaan-riot

C To enlarge the accessibility of the area

6 What happened at the Alteration of Amsterdam on May 26, 1578?

A The catholic city government was deposed

B The city council took up residence in the Palace on the Dam Square

C Count Floris V of Holland granted the city a toll privilege

7 Which religion was tolerated in the so-called hidden churches during the 16th century?

A Protestantism

B Catholicism

C Buddhism

8 In which year did the first Dutch ship leave for the Indies?

A 1595

B 1602

C 1607

9 In which year was the East India Company founded?

A 1595

B 1602

C 1607

10 Which poet from the 17th century used the motto: 't kan verkeeren' (such is life)?

A Joost van den Vondel

B Bredero

C Cornelis Pieterszoon

11 Which authorities left the city in 1813?

A The Belgians

B The French

C The Spanish

12 What was the name of the former huge glass building at the Frederiksplein where De Nederlandse Bank is currently located?

A Paleis voor Volksvlijt

B Paleis van Frederik

C Paleis aan de Amstel

13 Which architect developed the city extension 'Plan Zuid'?

A Dudok

B Rietveld

C Berlage

14 What happened in Amsterdam on 7 May 1945?

A The town was liberated

B A liberation festivity on the Dam Square ended in a bloodbath after German marines opened the fire on the celebrating crowd

C A large group of German soldiers were publicly shot

15 Which Princess of Orange married in Amsterdam in 1966?

A Princess Beatrix with Claus von Amsberg

B Princess Christina with Jorge Guillermo

C Princess Margriet with Pieter van Vollenhoven

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# Mayors of Amsterdam

1 What was the name of the first mayor of Amsterdam (1343)?

A Paulus Lips

B Jacobus van Holland

C Godevaert Wormbouts

2 Who was appointed mayor of Amsterdam in 2010?

A Eberhard van der Laan

B Annemarie Jorritsma

C Lodewijk Asscher

3 Where is the official residence of the mayor of Amsterdam?

A Raamgracht 9

B Herengracht 502

C Rokin 65

4 Since when is this official residence the residential address as well as work address of the mayor?

A 1926

B 1845

C 1712

5 Which mayor had a famous son who gave his name to a shopping street?

A Cornelis Hooft

B Willem Polak

C Gijs van Hall

6 How did he acquire his capital before becoming mayor?

A By shipping grain, herring and salt

B By building houses for the poor

C By writing poems and plays

7 Who was the first mayor of Amsterdam after the Second World War?

A Gijs van Hall

B Feike de Boer

C Arnold Jan d'Ailly

8 Which political party did the most mayors belong to after the Second World War?

A PvdA

B CDA

C D66

9 Who appointed in 1808 Jan Wolters mayor of Amsterdam?

A Stadtholder Willem III

B Louis Napoleon

C Napoleon Bonaparte

10 Which quarter has streets with the names of mayors?

A Slotermeer

B The Pijp

C The Jordaan

11 Who was appointed mayor of Amsterdam 19 times?

A Jacob Jacobz Hinlopen (1644-1705)

B Coenraad van Beuningen (1622-1693)

C Johannes Hudde (1628-1704)

12 What made mayor Ed van Thijn (1983-1994) popular in Amsterdam?

A His performance regarding the Bijlmer-calamity

B His active part in gaining equal rights for homosexuals

C His mediation on behalf of the Heineken kidnapping

13 What was the nickname of mayor Arnold Jan d'Ailly (1946-1957)?

A The flying mayor, because he travelled all over the world

B The demolisher, because of his drastic economic cutbacks

C The bridge builder, because he succeeded in uniting a very divided city council

14 Who was the first female mayor of the town?

A Leida Aarsen-Jansen

B Hedy d'Ancona

C No woman has ever been appointed mayor

15 Where is the counsel of Mayor and Aldermen presently located?

A Stopera

B City Hall Greater Amsterdam

C De Vesting

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# Towers

1 When was the first church built in the city?

A Around 1300

B Around 1400

C Around 1500

2 Where was this church?

A Oudekerksplein

B On the Dam Square

C Near the Rembrandt Square

3 In which church was the architect Hendrik de Keyser buried?

A The Nieuwe Kerk

B The Zuiderkerk

C The Oude Kerk

4 Who was the Patron Saint of the first Amsterdam parish?

A Saint Nicholas

B Saint Peter

C Saint Job

5 Which church tower is the tallest in Amsterdam?

A The Zuiderkerk

B The Westerkerk

C The Noorderkerk

6 At which hotel tower is the biggest barometer in the Netherlands on display?

A Hotel Okura

B Hotel Hilton Amsterdam

C Hotel NH Tropen

7 On which square is the first skyscraper in Amsterdam located?

A Victorieplein

B Max Euweplein

C Hugo de Grootplein

8 What are the names of the office towers next to Amstel Station?

A The Rembrandt Tower, the Breitner Tower and the Mondriaan Tower

B The Omval Towers

C The Amsterdam Towers

9 Which company used to have its head office at the IJ in Tower Overhoeks?

A Shell

B KPN

C Philips

10 Which tower was never built on the Dam Square?

A The Great Tower

B The Royal Palace Tower

C The Nieuwe Kerk Tower

11 Which crown is standing on the Wester tower?

A The crown of Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg

B The crown of Queen Wilhelmina

C The crown of Queen Beatrix

12 Which bank is located in the highest office tower at business quarter Zuidas?

A ING

B Rabobank

C ABN Amro

13 What is the name of the tower where women were believed to cry in the 16th century when their husbands went out to sea?

A The Schreierstoren (schreien means crying)

B The Montelbaanstoren (montelen means crying)

C The Haringpakkerstoren (haringen means crying)

14 Which craft was practiced in the Munt tower?

A Pottery

B Painting of Delft blue pottery

C Glassblowing

15 Which tower at the Damrak was opened to the public?

A The tower of the Beurs van Berlage

B The office tower of C&A

C The Shipping Tower

1A 2A 3B 4A 5B 6A 7A 8A 9A 10C 11A 12C 13A 14B 15A

# Public green and parks

1 How many parks are there in Amsterdam?

A 20

B 40

C 60

2 How many bulbs are planted in parks and public gardens every year?

A 600.000

B 800.000

C More than one million

3 What sort of tree is most frequently planted along the canals?

A Oak tree

B Elm tree

C Chestnut tree

4 Where is the famous elm tree that is 34 metres high and 440 centimetres in diameter?

A In the inner courtyard of the Oudemanhuispoort

B In the Amsterdamse Bos

C Near Artis Zoo

5 In which park is the Auschwitz monument by artist Jan Wolkers situated?

A Wolkerspark

B Waterpark

C Wertheimpark

6 What is the largest park of Amsterdam?

A Vondelpark

B Park Frankendael

C Rembrandtpark

7 Whose statue is on a pedestal in the Vondelpark?

A Joost van den Vondel

B Rembrandt van Rijn

C Former mayor of Amsterdam Ed van Thijn

8 How many trees does Amsterdam have?

A 250.000

B 360.000

C 470.000

9 Which park in Amsterdam was the ultimate result of the World Horticulture Exposition Floriade?

A Amstelpark

B Zuiderpark

C Beatrixpark

10 Who was Samuel Sarphati, who gave his name to the Sarphatipark?

A An architect

B A doctor, town planner and benefactor

C A sculptor

11 What is the name of the recreation area in Amsterdam-Noord?

A Park Noord

B The Zaanmeren

C Het Twiske

12 In which forest in Amsterdam is a rowing course?

A Amsterdamse Bos

B Vliegenbos

C Geuzenbos

13 In which year was a sculpture exhibition organized in the Vondelpark, for which event Picasso designed a statue?

A In 1965 on the occasion of the centenary

B In 2005 on the occasion of the bicentenary

C In 1928 on the occasion of the Olympic Games

14 In which Amsterdam Park is a Jewish cemetery?

A Flevopark

B Oosterpark

C Westerpark

15 The Oosterpark was first constructed by ...

A Wealthy local residents

B The city council of Amsterdam

C An anonymous moneylender

1B 2A 3B 4A 5C 6A 7A 8B 9A 10B 11C 12A 13A 14A 15B

# Films, television, media

1 What is the name of the Film, Television and New Media Festival in Amsterdam for young people between 4 and 14 years old?

A Cinekid

B Kidfilms

C SuperKids Festival

2 Which painting by Johannes Vermeer was the basis for a film made in Amsterdam?

A The Love Letter

B Girl with a pearl earring

C Writing Woman in Yellow

3 In which canals was the film 'Amsterdamned' shot?

A In Amsterdam and Leiden canals

B In Amsterdam and Utrecht canals

C Just in Amsterdam canals

4 Which James Bond film is also situated in Amsterdam?

A Diamonds are Forever (1971)

B A View to a Kill (1985)

C Skyfall (2012)

5 For which film did George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and Catherine Zeta Jones shoot a number of scenes in Amsterdam?

A Ocean's Eleven

B Ocean's Twelve

C Ocean's Thirteen

6 What is the name of the war film by director Paul Verhoeven about a Jewish girl in the Resistance?

A Zwartboek (Black Book)

B Oorlogswinter (Winter in wartime)

C Anne

7 What is the name of the detective in the police series 'Baantjer'?

A De Kom

B De Cock

C De Haan

8 Who were kidnapped in the film 'De Heineken-ontvoering'?

A Freddy Heineken and his chauffeur

B Freddy Heineken and his wife

C Freddy Heineken and his bodyguard

9 What is the name of the local Amsterdam tv station?

A AT5

B TV Amsterdam

C NAS

10 What is the name of the newspaper that is particularly focused on Amsterdam?

A De Amsterdam Bode

B Het Parool

C Het 020 Nieuws

11 Which daily talk show is broadcast live every day from the Westergasfabriek?

A Pauw en Witteman

B Knevel en Van den Brink

C Gullit en Van Basten

12 Which TV production company is located in the harbour on an old crane track?

A Eyeworks

B Endemol

C IDTV

13 From which film is the quote: "In Amsterdam you can walk into a cinema and buy a beer"?

A Pulp Fiction

B The Hangover

C Dirty Dancing

14 What is the location of the Dutch Film and Television Academy?

A Waterlooplein 1

B Markenplein 1

C Leidseplein 1

15 IDFA is short for?

A International Documentary Film festival Amsterdam

B International Drama and Film festival Amsterdam

C Interactive Design and Photo-festival Amsterdam

1A 2B 3B 4A 5B 6A 7B 8A 9A 10B 11A 12C 13A 14B 15A

# Composition of the population

1 How many households does Amsterdam count?

A Over 200.000

B Over 400.000

C Over 600.000

2 What do most households consist of?

A Unmarried couples without children

B Married couples with children

C Singles

3 Are there more men than women in Amsterdam?

A More men

B More women

C An almost equal number of men and women

4 Most immigrants come from ...

A Surinam

B Morocco

C Turkey

5 In which year did many Chinese people immigrate to Amsterdam?

A 1911; Chinese sailors were hired to break a big international sailor's strike

B 1915; because of the outbreak of the National Protection War, many Chinese fled to Europe

C 1958; many Chinese fled their country when Mao announced his 'Great Leap Forward'

6 In which part of town did many Surinam people settle after the Surinam independence in 1975?

A The Bijlmermeer

B Amsterdam-North

C Osdorp

7 What percentage of Amsterdam inhabitants does not feel religious in any way?

A Between 20 and 40 percent

B Between 50 and 70 percent

C Between 80 and 95 percent

8 Which town did many people from Amsterdam move to in the nineteen-eighties?

A Almere

B Haarlem

C Rotterdam

9 What is the percentage of people that were originally born in Amsterdam?

A 44 percent

B 22 percent

C 55 percent

10 Which district is relatively most aged?

A South

B North

C New West

11 Which districts of Amsterdam are the wealthiest?

A Centre and South

B Centre and East

C Centre and West

12 Which district is the poorest?

A South-East

B North

B West

13 Which district has most residents?

A New-West

B South

C North

14 What is the most popular political party in Amsterdam?

A VVD

B PvdA

C SP

15 Which bureau investigates all statistics for the town?

A Bureau of Investigation and Statistics

B Amsterdam Statistics

C Local Bureau for Statistics

1B 2C 3B 4B 5A 6A 7B 8A 9A 10B 11A 12A 13A 14B 15A

# Traffic and transport

1 How many ferryboats are in use in Amsterdam?

A 4

B 9

C 12

2 What is the shortest ferry connection?

A Central Station - Buiksloterweg

B Central Station - NDSM-wharf

C Central Station - IJplein

3 What is another name for motorway A10?

A The Ring

B The Amsterdam Baan

C The Polderweg

4 How many trams does the transport company GVB possess?

A Between 150 and 200

B Between 200 and 250

C Between 250 and 300

5 Yearly all GVB-passengers travel many millions of kilometres. The average is ...

A 234 million

B 563 million

C 770 million

6 What do the letters GVB stand for?

A Gemeentevervoerbedrijf

B Gemeenschappelijk Vrachtbedrijf

C Gemeente Verkeersbedrijf

7 Parking in Amsterdam Centre is ...

A The most expensive in the Netherlands

B The cheapest in the Netherlands

C Amsterdam charges the average parking rate for the Netherlands

8 In which way is the municipality trying to fight air pollution?

A By using tuck tucks

B By promoting electric cars

C By using more boatsin the canals

9 How many bikes are there in Amsterdam?

A 543.000

B 881.000

C 1.207.000

10 How many paddle boats does Amsterdam possess?

A 320

B 220

C 120

11 Who designed the post-modern Europarking at the Marnixstraat?

A Piet Zandstra

B Max van Huut

C Sjoerd Soeters

12 How many bridges are there in Amsterdam?

A 1.023

B 1.251

C 1.321

13 Where is the shortest motorway in Amsterdam?

A Weesperstraat - Wibautstraat

B At 'Onder de Bogen'

C In front of the Central Station

14 What is the name of the new bus terminal behind the Central Station?

A IJsei

B IJland

C IJzicht

15 What was the first rail connection in the Netherlands in 1839?

A Amsterdam - Hilversum

B Amsterdam - Haarlem

C Amsterdam - Amstelveen

1B 2A 3A 4C 5C 6A 7A 8B 9B 10C 11A 12B 13B 14A 15B

# The Amsterdam metro

The Amsterdam Metro is a mixed rapid transit and light rail system in Amsterdam, and its surrounding cities Amstelveen, Diemen, and Ouder-Amstel in the Netherlands. The network is owned by the city of Amsterdam and operated by the Gemeentelijk Vervoerbedrijf, the company that also operates trams, ferries and local buses. There are four lines in the metro system.

1 When was the first ride of an underground train on the East Line?

A 26 September 1968

B 14 October 1977

C 1 April 1982

2 Who opened this metro line?

A Princess Beatrix

B Prince Claus

C Prince Willem-Alexander

3 Between which stations was this connection?

A Between Weesperplein Station and the stations Gaasper- plas/Holendrecht

B Between Central Station and Amstel Station

C Between Nieuwmarkt Station and Weesperplein Station

4 What is the nickname of the current underground trains?

A The Crow

B The Herring Gull

C The Turtle

5 Why were there many protests in the Nieuwmarkt-quarter during the construction of the metro?

A Many houses were demolished and the locals did not want a motorway running through their neighbourhood

B The necessity of a metro line was not clear

C The project was too expensive in the eyes of the demonstrators

6 Which former director of the Stedelijk Museum created the letters WATERLOO?

A David Roëll

B Willem Sandberg

C Wim Beeren

7 Who was Opland (pseudonym for Rob Wout)?

A A political cartoonist whose art is on display in the Wibautstraat Station

B A journalist who wrote about the metro art for De Telegraaf

C A council member in Amster- dam who was an advocate of the preservation of metro art

8 What will be the length of the soon to be opened North/South Line?

A 8,0 kilometres

B 9,7 kilometres

C 11,2 kilometres

9 How deep is the deepest point of the North/South Line?

A -35,93 metres NAP

B -45,23 metres NAP

C -22,51 metres NAP

10 How many daily travellers are expected to use the North/South Line?

A 300.000

B 500.000

C 700.000

11 Which Dutch cabaret artist will be commemorated in Vijzelgracht Station?

A Jules de Corte

B Ramses Shaffy

C Willy Alberti

12 When is the North/South Line expected to be in operation?

A 2017

B 2019

C 2021

13 How many stations will the North/South Line have?

A 6

B 8

C 10

14 Who is the Patron Saint of the people drilling the North/South Line?

A Saint Barbara

B Saint Henri

C Saint James

15 What are the names of the machines drilling the North/South Line?

A Cecilia, Susanne, Martin and Rogier

B Máxima, Amalia, Alexia and Ariane

C Gravin, Noortje, Molly and Victoria

1A 2A 3A 4B 5A 6B 7A 8B 9B 10A 11B 12A 13B 14A 15C

# Port of Amsterdam

The Port of Amsterdam is located on the bank of a former bay named the IJ and the North Sea Canal, with which it is connected to the North Sea. The port was first used in the 13th century and was one of the main ports of the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century. Today, the Port of Amsterdam is the second largest port in the Netherlands, the largest being the Port of Rotterdam. In 2011, the Port of Amsterdam had a cargo throughput of 74.9 million tons, most of which was bulk cargo.

1 Where was the oldest harbour of Amsterdam?

A At IJburg

B Along the Damrak and the Warmoesstraat

C Where present-day Het Scheepvaartmuseum is situated

2 In which town quarter did a lot of shipbuilding take place in the 16th century?

A Westpoort

B Zeeburg

C The Lastagebuurt

3 How was the harbour connected to the North Sea?

A Via the South Sea (now the IJsselmeer)

B Via the Amstel-Drecht canal

C There was no direct connection with the North Sea

4 Which sea connection was realised via IJmuiden in 1876?

A The Juliana channel

B The North Sea channel

C The Amsterdam channel

5 For what reason did the old harbour loose its function?

A The building of the Central Station

B The construction of the North/South Line

C The relocation of the old harbour to the West

6 What is the huge advantage of the commissioning of the Amsterdam-Rijn channel in 1952?

A Travelling has become four times quicker

B Sailing is now possible for boats longer than 180 metres

C There is a very good connection over the water with Germany

7 Which town has the largest harbour of Europe?

A Rotterdam

B Amsterdam

C Antwerp

8 How vast is the harbour area of Amsterdam-Westpoort?

A About 15 km2

B About 25 km2

C About 35 km2

9 Which club promotes the contacts between executives of harbour and transport activities?

A Havenclub Amsterdam

B The Harbour Club

C Hands on deck

10 Which Greenpeace ship is floating in the Amsterdam harbour?

A The Rainbow Warrior

B Sirius

C Moby Dick

11 Which platform used to broadcast TV Noordzee in 1964 and is now at anchor in the harbour?

A RIM-island (Royal Information Media)

B RAM-island (Radio Amsterdam Maatschappij)

C REM-island (Reclame Exploitatie Maatschappij)

12 Which maritime event takes place in the harbour every five years?

A Ocean Deep

B Sail

C Ahoy

13 How many visitors are normally attracted to Amsterdam by Sail?

A 1 million

B 1,5 million

C 2 million

14 How many cruise ships visited the Amsterdam harbour in 2011?

A 56

B 90

C 123

15 What is the length of the quay for these cruise ships?

A 400 metres

B 600 metres

C 800 metres

1B 2C 3A 4B 5A 6C 7A 8C 9A 10A 11C 12B 13B 14C 15B

# Higher education

Amsterdam has a tradition of innovative higher education, providing a meeting point between worlds of learning. Its commitment to the advancement of academic excellence in teaching, research and publication continues today, with two leading universities and a myriad of vocational institutes to choose from. Free thinkers have long thrived here and it's a reputation that distinguishes Amsterdam apart.

1 Which university is the older one: the Free University or the University of Amsterdam?

A The Free University

B The University of Amsterdam

C They are both equally old

2 Where was the first university in the Netherlands established?

A Leiden

B Amsterdam

C Groningen

3 How many students does Amsterdam have?

A Around 60.000

B Around 80.000

C Around 100.000

4 How many rooms for students are there in town?

A 15.000

B 22.000

C 37.000

5 What is the name of the introduction week for students at the University of Amsterdam?

A Eureka-week

B Intree-week

C Kei-week

6 How many courses are offered at the Regionaal Opleidingscentrum in Amsterdam (ROC)?

A More than 150

B More than 250

C More than 350

7 For students in Amsterdam there is a great shortage of ...

A Living accommodation

B Part time jobs

C A place to study

8 How many primary schools are there in Amsterdam?

A More than 100

B More than 150

C More than 200

9 Which students' club has most members?

A A.S.C./A.V.S.V.

B L.A.N.X.

C SSRA

10 What is the best city in the world for students (according to an opinion poll by QS in 2012)?

A London

B Boston

C Paris

11 Which ranking has Amsterdam on this list of best student cities in the world?

A Number 17

B Number 36

C Number 85

12 How many international students does Amsterdam have?

A Between 5.000 and 10.000

B Between 15.000 and 20.000

C Between 25.000 and 30.000

13 Which philosopher, mathematician and political thinker was born in Amsterdam in 1632?

A Christian Wolff

B Baruch Spinoza

C Desiderius Erasmus

14 What made the Amsterdam researcher Dick Swaab (1944) so famous?

A Brain research

B DNA research

C Cancer research

15 How vast is the Amsterdam Science Park?

A 20 hectares

B 50 hectares

C 70 hectares

1B 2A 3C 4A 5B 6C 7A 8C 9A 10C 11B 12A 13B 14A 15C

# Sports

Sport fans looking to catch a match and sample some local city flavour shouldn't sweat it in Amsterdam. With several stadiums in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, it's in good shape to keep sport lovers happy, whether you want to get swept up in the excitement of watching a local event or get involved yourself.

1 Which sport is practiced on the Bosbaan (forest course) in the Amsterdamse Bos?

A Rowing

B Athletics

C Track cycling

2 How many ice rinks does Amsterdam have?

A None

B One

C Three

3 The Dam-to-Dam course is a running event from ...

A Amsterdam to Zaandam

B Amsterdam to Volendam

C Amsterdam to Rotterdam

4 In which year did the Olympic Summer Games take place in Amsterdam?

A 1924

B 1928

C 1932

5 Who lit the Olympic flame in that year?

A The mayor of Amsterdam

B Fanny Blankers-Koen

C An employee of the gas company

6 Who opened these Olympic Summer Games?

A Prince Consort Hendrik

B Queen Wilhelmina

C Princess Juliana

7 What is the oldest sports club of Amsterdam?

A A.F.C. Ajax

B Archery club Concordia

C The Amstel Rowing and Sailing club

8 What is the name of the award for the best Amsterdam sports people?

A The Fanny

B The Adam

C The Johan

9 Which princess swam through the canals for the Amsterdam City Swim in 2012?

A Princess Amalia

B Princess Christina

C Princess Máxima

10 Which sum prompted the Ajax-player Wesley Sneijder to leave for Madrid?

A 22 million Euro

B 27 million Euro

C 33 million Euro

11 What is so special about the swimming pool in the river Amstel?

A It is the first floating swimming pool in the Netherlands

B The swimming pool is filled with canal water

C The swimming pool is made of concrete

12 Which international volleyball player was born in Amsterdam?

A Ron Zwicker

B Ron Zwavel

C Ron Zwerver

13 What is the name of the sporting centre for disabled in Amsterdam-North?

A Ronald McDonald Centre

B Gehandicapten Sportcentrum Noord

C Noord & Sport

14 Which female table-tennis player from Amsterdam received the Sports Medal of the City of Amsterdam?

A Li Jiao

B Bettine Vriesekoop

C Kelly van Zon

15 Where was football player Johan Cruijff born on 25 April 1947?

A In the hospital Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis (OLVG)

B In the hospital Burgerziekenhuis

C In his parents' home in Betondorp

1A 2B 3A 4B 5C 6A 7B 8A 9C 10B 11A 12C 13A 14B 15B

# Tourism

1 Where do the most visitors to Amsterdam come from?

A The Netherlands

B Japan

C Germany

2 Where do most international visitors to Amsterdam come from?

A United States

B Great Britain

C Italy

3 Which special house you can visit at Singel 7?

A The oldest house of Amsterdam

B The highest house of Amsterdam

C The narrowest house of Amsterdam

4 Which level can be visited in the Stopera?

A Normal Amsterdam Level (NAP), a 0-point for measuring water level and land level

B New Amsterdam Level, the original height level of the city

C Narrow Amsterdam Level; the power of the sun in relation to the temperature

5 What is special about the hostel 'Hostelle' in Southeast?

A It is only for women

B It is housed in a former cellblock of the Bijlmer prison

C You can stay there for free

6 Which European capital has most overnight stays by tourists every year?

A Paris

B London

C Berlin

7 How many shops can tourists visit in Amsterdam?

A More than 5.000

B More than 6.000

C more than 7.000

8 How many wax statues are in Madam Tussauds?

A 80

B 140

C 250

9 What is the most popular tourist attraction in Amsterdam (in 2011)?

A Van Gogh Museum

B Natura Artis Magistra

C Anne Frank House

10 What is the most expensive hotel in Amsterdam?

A The Grand Amsterdam

B Radisson Blu Hotel

C Amstel Hotel

11 How many animals can be seen in the zoo Natura Artis Magistra?

A 5.100

B 6.100

C 7.100

12 When is the yearly celebration of Queen's Day in the Netherlands?

A 31 January

B 30 April

C 5 May

**13 Historic plaques are sculpted in the façade of a building.** How many are there in Amsterdam?

A 247

B 654

C 978

14 Why are the market stalls of the Flower Market placed on boats in the canal?

A Flowers and plants used to be daily supplied via the water from outside town

B The stalls were not allowed to stay there overnight, so they were as a whole transported to a mooring place

C For lack of space because of the narrow street the stalls were shifted back towards the water

**15 Every year 12,5 million visitors come to Amsterdam in order to look through a window.** Where is that?

A At the Magere Brug

B On the cruise boats

C In the Red Light District

1A 2B 3C 4A 5A 6B 7B 8B 9A 10C 11B 12B 13B 14A 15C

# Well-known people in Amsterdam

1 Which well-known singer from the Jordaan was born as Carel Verbrugge?

A Willy Alberti

B Manke Nelis

C Johnny Jordaan

2 Which Amsterdam artist was a member of the European art movement Cobra?

A Karel Appel

B Herman Brood

C Piet Mondriaan

3 Who was for many years the house choreographer and artistic leader of The National Ballet?

A Rudi van Dantzig

B Pina Bausch

C Bob Fosse

4 In which international film did the Amsterdam actor Jeroen Krabbé play a part?

A Left Luggage (1998)

B Superman (1978)

C A Bridge Too Far (1977)

5 Which former priest was co-founder of cultural centre 'De Rode Hoed'?

A Nico ter Linden

B Huub Oosterhuis

C Roderick Vonhögen

6 Which former Ajax-player always used to wear shirt number 14?

A Johan Cruijff

B Marco van Basten

C Ruud Gullit

7 The coffin of which popular singer was placed on the central spot of the Amsterdam ArenA?

A Johnny Jordaan

B Johnny Hoes

C André Hazes

8 Which successful female musician once performed in the supporting programme of Madonna and worked

together with Prince?

A Saxophonist Candy Dulfer

B Violinist Janine Jansen

C Harpist Lavinia Meijer

9 Which famous film director, scriptwriter, programme maker and columnist, was murdered in 2004?

A Jan de Bont

B Theo van Gogh

C Theodor Holman

10 Which author of children's books received the Woutertje Pieterse Award for "Ik ben Polleke hoor!"?

A Guus Kuijer

B Annie M.G. Schmidt

C Jan Terlouw

11 Which poet wrote in 1612 'De Klucht met de Koe'?

A Pierre H. Dubois

B Bredero

C Aarnout Drost

12 What is the name of the journalist and ex-policeman who exposed Desi Bouterse as a drugs baron?

A Bart Middelburg

B Peter R. de Vries

C John van den Heuvel

13 Which TV presenter was editor-in-chief of Het Parool and AT5 before?

A Jack Spijkerman

B Matthijs van Nieuwkerk

C Paul Witteman

14 Which famous cabaret performer was born in Amsterdam?

A Najib Amhali

B Youp van 't Hek

C Jörgen Raymann

15 Which journalist, interviewer and writer used to present a live radio programme from Café Eik en Linde in the Plantage-quarter?

A Ischa Meijer

B Martin Bril

C Jan Blokker

1A 2A 3A 4A 5B 6A 7C 8A 9B 10A 11B 12C 13B 14C 15A

# Guide Peter van Ruyven

Historian Peter Ruyven has a passion for sharing his knowledge about the past. He knows almost everything there is to know about the history of Amsterdam. Moreover, he coordinated the texts for '1000 questions about Amsterdam'. He is also very much involved in Het Scheepvaartmuseum, where he makes visitors of all ages enthusiastic about the maritime history in relation to the capital.

www.gidspeter.nl

1 Who is Guide Peter?

A One of the best tour guides of Amsterdam

B One of the nicest tour guides of Amsterdam

C A and B are both correct

2 What distinguishes Guide Peter from other tour guides?

A He knows his way in Amsterdam

B He knows how to find the most interesting places of Amsterdam

C He is a good storyteller

3 What is Guide Peter's educational background?

A Social Geography

B Law

C Maritime History

4 For which districts can I book guided tours by Peter?

A The Jordaan

B De Red Light district

C The Jordaan, the Red Light District and the historic Old Town

5 How long is an average tour?

A One hour

B One and a half hours

C Two hours

6 What is the price of a guided tour?

A 15 Euro per person

B 12 Euro per person

C 9 Euro per person

7 Are specific wishes taken into account?

A Yes, customization is always possible

B Yes, special arrangements are particularly nice

C Both

8 How old is Peter Guide?

A As old as you take him to be

B Younger than you think

C As old as he feels

1C 2B 3C 4C 5C 6C 7C 8C

# Colophon

www.secretsofamsterdam.com

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Photo credits

Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam: Gert Jan van Rooy

ARCAM: Roos Aldershoff, Rob Hoekstra, Luuk Kramer, Dirk Verwoerd

Natura Artis Magistra: Ronald van Weeren

Koninklijk Theater Carré: Frank Greiner, Studio Twisk

Science Center NEMO: Digidaan

Hermitage: Luuk Kramer - Aerofoto

Schiphol: Jørgen Koopmanschap

Rijksmuseum - John Lewis Marshall

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam: John Lewis Marshall

Van Gogh Museum: Vincent van Gogh Stichting - René Gerritsen

Het Concertgebouw: Hans Samsom, Leander Lammertink, Marco Borggreve

Koninklijk Paleis Amsterdam: Ruigrok - Hesmerg

Anne Frank Huis: photo Anne Frank, copyright AFF en AFS - Frans Dupont. Anne Frank Huis: copyright AFS - Cris Toala Olivares

Theo Thijssen Museum: Cees Hageman

Het Grachtenhuis: Thijs Wolzak, Lonneke Stulen

De Nieuwe Kerk: Eriken Petra Hesmerg

Stadsarchief De Bazel: © Stadsarchief Amsterdam

Erotisch Museum: Martin Alberts

Muziekgebouw aan 't IJ: Hester Jellema, Erik van Gurp

Bimhuis: Von Freeman - copyright HH

EYE: Iwan Baan,Dennis Guzzo

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