Treasure hunt 11-12 years
Scavenger hunts for 11-12-year-olds offer the perfect mix of challenge and fun for group 7-8 pupils. This age group loves more complex puzzles, teamwork and solving real mysteries. Our scavenger hunts stimulate their problem-solving skills and make them feel like real detectives.
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Available 11-12 years treasure hunts (12)
GPS-zoektocht (route 7)
Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar,
Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
SOS- route (sporthal)
Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar,
Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
GPS-zoektocht (route 6)
Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar,
Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
GPS-zoektocht (route 5)
Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar,
Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
GPS-zoektocht (route 3)
Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar,
Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
GPS-zoektocht (route 4)
Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar,
Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
GPS-zoektocht (route 2)
Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar,
Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
GPS-zoektocht (route 1)
Melsele, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Lieve leerlingen van het 5e leerjaar,
Vandaag nemen jullie deel aan een interactieve speurtocht door Melsele! Volg d…
11-12 year
Fortuna Sittard Junior Stadion Tour
Sittard, Limburg, Netherlands
Ken jij de historie van Fortuna Sittard? Test je kennis over deze trots van Limburg terwijl je rondom het stadion loopt…
Voetbal
11-12 year
FC Utrecht Junior Stadion Tour
Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Verken Stadion Galgenwaard als een echte voetbalkenner! Ontdek de rijke historie van FC Utrecht, leer over legendarisch…
Voetbal
11-12 year
Ajax Junior Stadion Tour
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Kennis jij alle Ajax-helden? Test je kennis over de mooiste club van Nederland terwijl je rondom de Johan Cruijff ArenA…
Voetbal
11-12 year
Heracles Junior Stadion Tour
Almelo, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de geschiedenis van Heracles Almelo rondom het Erve Asito stadion. Leer waarom de club vernoemd is naar een Grie…
Voetbal
11-12 year
Featured this week: example questions for 11-12 years
New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 5 October 2026.
Which continent emits the most CO2?
Asia
Europe
Africa
Australia
Which animals are endothermic (warm-blooded)?
Birds and mammals
Reptiles and amphibians
Fish and insects
Mammals only
Which fish make a kind of nest out of sand and stones?
Some pipefish
Clownfish
Doctor fish
Parrotfish
What effect does climate change have on the seasons?
They shift and change
They remain exactly the same
They disappear altogether
There will be five seasons
Where do butterflies have their taste organs?
By their paws
In their mouths
On their wings
To their feelers
Which human invention resembles photosynthesis?
Solar panels
Windmills
Waterwheel
Batteries
How does deforestation affect the climate?
More CO2 in the air
Less CO2 in the air
More oxygen in the air
The climate is not changing
Why is the underside of leaves often lighter in colour?
There are fewer chloroplasts there
There is more water there
There comes more sunlight
There is more oxygen there
What is the fastest tropical land cat?
Cheetah
Leo
Jaguar
Cougar
From which part of their body do spiders make their web?
Their abdomen
Their front legs
Their mouths
Their front bodies
What is a polar bear's staple food?
Seals
Fish
Penguins
Seaweed
What do people call the sound cats make when they are happy?
Spiders
Ronken
Buzz
Kirren
Which animal has the longest tongue in relation to its body?
Chameleon
Anteater
Giraffe
Hose
What does it mean when a bird ruffles its feathers?
He maintains his body temperature
He goes to sleep
He wants to fly
He seeks food
What is special about elephants' memory?
They can remember 50+ years of things
They forget everything after a week
They can only remember colours
They have no memory
Which tropical animal can change its colour to hide?
Chameleon
Iguanas
Gecko
Salamander
Where did hunter-gatherers usually sleep?
In temporary huts or caves
In stone castles
In wooden houses with roof tiles
In tents made of plastic
What were the houses of slaves often called?
Slave huts
Workers' housing
Plantation houses
Colony houses
Which country bombed Pearl Harbor in 1941?
Japan
Germany
Italy
China
What did the Romans call their empire?
Imperium Romanum
Roma Eterna
Caesar Imperium
Magnus Roma
In which language were most books written in the early Middle Ages?
Latin
Dutch
French
German
What material was commonly used for paintings during the Renaissance?
Oil on canvas
Watercolour on paper
Chalk on stone
Ink on wood
What was an important form of resistance by slaves?
Running away and hiding in the jungle
Writing letters to Europe
Voting in elections
Saving money
What was the name of the first human species that could make fire?
Homo erectus
Homo sapiens
Neanderthal
Homo habilis
What happens during 'piping' in a dike?
Underground channels form, which can cause the dike to collapse
Pipes are laid for drainage
The dike is artificially heated
Reeds grow on the dike slope
Which Dutch invention is used in every smartphone for music?
MP3 format
Bluetooth
WiFi
GPS
In which Dutch city is the famous Cheese Museum located?
Alkmaar
Gouda
Edam
Horn
What is the name of the biggest motocross race in the Netherlands?
Motocross of Nations
Dutch TT
Holland Grand Prix
Orange Cup
What happened to mills during World War II?
Many mills were destroyed
All mills were protected
Mills were taken to other countries
On the contrary, many new mills were built
How many milk teeth does a calf have at birth?
4
8
12
What is the diminutive form of 'table'?
table
tafelke
tabular
table
What is the name of the thick milk produced after adding acid?
Curd
Thick milk
Curdled milk
Sour milk
How many laps should you skate for a 5000-metre race on a standard skate oval?
12.5 laps
10 laps
15 laps
20 laps
Which driver has won the most world titles?
Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher (both 7)
Ayrton Senna
Sebastian Vettel
Max Verstappen
What is the name of the movement where you form a star with your arms and legs stretched out?
Star jump
X-jump
Spread jump
Cross jump
What is the most famous basketball league in the world?
NBA
NBL
BAL
EBA
What is the command used to start a sprint?
On your marks, get set, go!
Ready to go, now!
Ready, steady, go!
At the start, start!
In which month does the Tour de France usually take place?
June
July
August
September
How wide is a tennis court for singles?
8.23 metres
9 metres
7.5 metres
10 metres
What length do professional skates usually have?
42-45 cm
35-40 cm
50-55 cm
30-35 cm
Which club plays at Anfield?
Liverpool
Everton
Manchester United
Manchester City
When should a goalkeeper not pick up the ball with his hands?
If an own player deliberately passes the ball back to him
If the ball comes from an opponent
If he is outside the penalty area
If he has been holding the ball for more than 6 seconds
Which Spanish club plays at the Wanda Metropolitano?
Atlético Madrid
Real Madrid
Getafe
Rayo Vallecano
Where does a trainer usually stand during the game?
In the technical area
In the stands with the supporters
In the goal
In the dressing room
What is Real Madrid's home stadium called?
Santiago Bernabéu
Camp Nou
Wanda Metropolitano
Mestalla
What colour card do you get for a serious offence?
Red
Yellow
Blue
Green
How should a goalkeeper position his body on a shot?
Getting behind the ball
Standing next to the ball
Standing in front of the ball
Turning away from the ball
Which Swedish player was known for his spectacular goals?
Zlatan Ibrahimović
Henrik Larsson
Marcus Berg
Alexander Isak
Which mountain range forms the border between Europe and Asia?
The Ural Mountains
The Caucasus
The Alps
The Carpathians
In which country is the city of Timbuktu located?
Mali
Niger
Chad
Burkina Faso
Which desert was created by overgrazing cattle?
Loess Plateau in China
Sahara
Atacama
Namib
Looking at the earth from the north pole, in which direction does it rotate?
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
Back and forth
It changes daily
Which mountain is the highest in Europe?
Mont Blanc
Matterhorn
Mont Blanc
Pico de Aneto
Which Dutch city is home to football club PSV?
Eindhoven
Tilburg
Den Bosch
Breda
What is the maximum number of millimetres of rainfall per year in a desert?
250 mm
500 mm
100 mm
750 mm
Which ocean do you have to cross to get from Europe to America?
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Which fruit becomes greener as it ripens?
Lime
Banana
Apple
Tomato
Which food group helps repair your muscles?
Proteins
Sugars
Vitamins
Water
In which months are Dutch blueberries the sweetest?
July and August
October and November
January and February
April and May
What colour vegetables usually contain a lot of beta-carotene?
Orange vegetables
Green vegetables
White vegetables
Purple vegetables
What is often hidden in a king cake?
A plastic figure
A coin
A diamond
A key
What is the approximate temperature of ice water?
0-5 degrees Celsius
20-25 degrees Celsius
60-70 degrees Celsius
100 degrees Celsius
Which nut is actually not a nut at all but a legume?
Peanut
Cashew nut
Almond
Walnut
Which dish belongs to the Chinese New Year?
Dumplings
Sushi
Pizza
Hamburgers
What gas does the Joker use as a weapon?
Laughing gas
Tear gas
Oxygen
Helium
Which superhero has a bow and arrow as his main weapon?
Green Arrow
The Flash
Aquaman
Cyborg
Which villain controls metal and magnetism?
Magneto
Professor X
Cyclops
Storm
Which superhero has a magic cape?
Doctor Strange
Superman
Batman
Vision
Which enemy of Batman became Mr Freeze?
Victor Fries
Jonathan Crane
Harvey Dent
Edward Nygma
What is the name of the female mutant who can change shape?
Mystique
Phoenix
Shadowcat
Emma Frost
What is the name of the female superhero who can fly and shoot lasers?
Captain Marvel
Scarlet Witch
Black Widow
Wasp
What is Steve Rogers' superhero identity?
Captain America
Winter Soldier
Falcon
U.S. Agent
Which gland produces the most digestive juice?
Pancreas
Salivary glands
Liver
Gallbladder
How can plants reproduce without seeds?
By offshoots or cuttings
By shedding their leaves
By moving their roots
By breaking their stem
What would happen if there was no more photosynthesis on Earth?
No more oxygen would be added
There would be more oxygen
There would be no more carbon dioxide
There would be more water
Where do young kangaroos grow up after birth?
In mother's pouch
In a nest
In a hole in the ground
On mother's back
Can cacti photosynthesise?
Yes, through their green trunk
No, they don't have leaves
Only through their spines
Only through their roots
Which vitamin helps your immune system best?
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin E
Which bone can you feel in the centre of your chest?
The sternum
A rib
The clavicle
The spine
What makes your lungs lighter than water?
They are full of air
They are made of lightweight material
They naturally float
They contain helium
Which princess loves to read?
Belle
Ariel
Jasmine
Aurora
What is the name of the dragon in the film How to Train Your Dragon?
Toothless
Smaug
Mushu
Falkor
Which Toy Story film won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature?
Toy Story 4
Toy Story
Toy Story 2
Toy Story 3
What do you need to stream?
An internet connection
A DVD player
A video cassette
A radio
Which Dutch comedy television series is about a police station?
Flodder
I am ready
The Lamas
SpangaS
Which horror film is set in a spaceship?
Alien
The Thing
Event Horizon
Dead Space
In 'The Jungle Book', which animal is Baloo?
A bear
A panther
A monkey
A tiger
In which series does a family of dinosaurs star?
The Flintstones
Dinosaurs
Ice Age
The Good Dinosaur
What are 'bubble letters'?
Round, inflated letters
Letters with bubbles in them
Transparent letters
Letters making bubbles
Which colour is often associated with joy and sunlight?
Yellow
Blue
Purple
Green
Which first Disney film was entirely in colour?
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Mickey Mouse
Bambi
Pinocchio
How do you draw a cube in perspective?
With vanishing points
With right-angled corners only
With round shapes
With dots
What colour do you see when there is NO light?
Black
White
Grey
Blue
What does 'haute couture' mean?
Expensive, tailored fashion
Cheap clothes from the shop
Sportswear
Children's clothing
What is the basis of all colours in illustration?
Red, yellow and blue
Green, purple and orange
Black, white and grey
Pink, brown and beige
What technique did Greeks use for their vases?
Black figures on red background
White figures on blue background
Gold figures on black background
Green figures on yellow background
What is important when measuring time?
Always start at the same time
Using an expensive stopwatch
Very fast counting
Turning on music
What is the main cause of global warming?
Burning fossil fuels
Volcanic eruptions
Sunspots
Deforestation alone
Which invention by Alexander Graham Bell changed communication?
The phone
The radio
The television
The computer
What is a good feature of a reliable experiment?
It gives about the same result every time
It takes a very long time
It uses expensive stuff
It is very complicated
Which tree produces the most oxygen?
Oak
Birch
Willow
Poplar
What is the smallest thing you can see with your eyes?
About 0.1 millimetres
1 nanometre
100 nanometres
1 micrometre
What is the main cause of rust in iron?
Oxygen and moisture
Heat only
Only cold
Salt only
What material is used to make pencils?
Wood and graphite
Metal and plastic
Glass and rubber
Stone and clay
What do you call the sound created when you repeat an electronic sound?
Loop
Circle
Round
Cycle
At what time of day was blues traditionally played the most?
In the evening
In the morning
In the afternoon
In the night
Which Dutch rapper made 'Morgen Komt Het Goed'?
Gers Pardoel
Kraantje Pappie
Rascal
Lil' Kleine
What is 'old school' hip-hop?
Hip-hop from the early years
Hip-hop today
Hip-hop for the elderly
Hip-hop at school
Which Dutch rapper sang 'Spraakwater'?
Extince
Opgezwolle
The Youth of Today
Postmen
What is a 'blue note' in blues music?
A tone that sounds slightly lower than normal
A tone held for a very long time
A tone played very softly
A tone that sounds very high
What is the name of the conductor's baton?
Conductor's baton or baton
Music stick
Branch stick
Rhythm Staff
What is the name of Beethoven's famous composition also called 'To Joy'?
9th Symphony
5th Symphony
Moonlighting
Für Elise
What diminutive ending do words ending in -w get?
-tje
-you
-etje
-wje
How do you spell the opposite of 'hot'?
cold
kout
cold
kowt
The word 'meek' means:
Patient
Impatient
Angry
Sad
What is the plural of 'sea'?
seas
seas
zees
seas
The word 'sharp' has several meanings. Which one does NOT belong to 'sharp'?
Dull
Cutting
Smart
Spicy
What sign do you use to show that you are leaving something out of a quotation?
Three dots (...)
A line (-)
An asterisk (*)
Brackets ()
What is the plural of 'radio'?
radios
radios
radios
radio
Which word means the same as 'fascinated'?
handcuffed
bored
tired
hungry
Which planet has a moon larger than the planet Mercury?
Jupiter
Saturn
Uranus
Neptune
Why can't satellites make a sound that we hear on Earth?
There is no air in the room to transmit sound waves
They are too far away
They don't have sound boxes
Earth spins too fast
What happens when the moon comes between the earth and the sun?
A solar eclipse
A lunar eclipse
An aurora borealis
A solar flare
What is the name of the period when the universe became transparent?
Recombination
Inflation
Nucleosynthesis
Cosmic winter
What problem does a rocket not have in space?
Air resistance
Gravity
Temperature differences
Radiation
What is a major reason why the James Webb telescope uses infrared light?
To be able to see through dust clouds
Because it is cheaper
Because it is faster
Because it is more beautiful
How many Earth years has the sun been shining?
4.6 billion years
1.2 billion years
8.3 billion years
2.1 billion years
Which planet has a moon with active volcanoes?
Jupiter
Saturn
Mars
Uranus
What is the function of a mudguard?
Protection against splashing dirt and water
Additional lighting
Speed improvement
Chain protection
What does it mean when cars have their warning lights on?
There is danger or the car is stationary
The car will drive
Parking the car
The car will refuel
What do you do when someone is unconscious but breathing?
Laying in stable side position
Set upright
Giving mouth-to-mouth ventilation
Pouring cold water over the face
Which app will help you find the most sustainable route?
9292
WhatsApp
Instagram
TikTok
Where do you put reflectors in the wheels of your bike?
In the spokes
On the rim
In the band
On the hubs
What is an exit lane?
Lane to leave the motorway
Lane to enter motorway
Emergency strip
Lane for trucks
What is the maximum length of a train in the Netherlands?
300 metres
200 metres
500 metres
150 metres
Why do some helmets have a rear light built in?
To be better seen by traffic from behind
To light the way for you
To alert other cyclists
To look tough
In a class there are 28 children. Three quarters of the children have brown eyes. How many children have brown eyes?
21 children
7 children
14 children
35 children
Tom weighs 45 kg and Lisa weighs 38 kg. How much do they weigh together?
83 kg
73 kg
7 kg
93 kg
How many centilitres is half a litre?
50 cl
5 cl
500 cl
0.5 cl
A trapezium has parallel sides of 6 cm and 10 cm. Its height is 4 cm. What is its area?
32 cm²
64 cm²
20 cm²
16 cm²
A recipe calls for 2/3 cup of sugar. You only have a 1/3 cup. How many times should you fill it?
2 times
3 times
1 time
4 times
What shape can you make by cutting a square diagonally?
Two rectangular triangles
Two rectangles
Two circles
Two pentagons
How much is 9² (9 squared)?
81
72
90
18
A parallelogram has a base of 12 cm and a height of 8 cm. What is its area?
96 cm²
40 cm²
80 cm²
20 cm²
What property does flexible filament such as TPU have?
It is flexible and elastic
It is harder than normal plastic
It dissolves in water
It changes colour
What colour is Instagram's logo?
Pink and purple
Blue and white
Red and white
Green and yellow
What is RAM in a computer?
The computer's working memory
The hard disk
The operating system
The internet connection
What do you call the process where a 3D printer builds an object layer by layer?
Additive manufacturing
Digital reproduction
Layer formation
Stack production
Which computer introduced the 'desktop' metaphor?
Xerox Star
Apple Lisa
IBM PC
Commodore Amiga
What function does 'blocking' have on social media?
Preventing certain people from contacting you
Making your photos more beautiful
Delete messages automatically
Improving your internet connection
Which file extension is used for images?
.jpg
.txt
.exe
.doc
What letters usually stand for a website address?
www
abc
xyz
pdf
How can you tell where the magnetic field of a magnet runs?
By sprinkling iron filings around the magnet
By looking at the magnet
By shaking the magnet
By putting sand around it
What is a solar panel?
A panel that converts sunlight into electricity
A panel that converts electricity into sunlight
A panel that stores heat
A panel that catches wind
What force keeps you from sliding off your chair?
Frictional force
Gravity
Magnetic force
Electrical power
Why do you use soap to make slides more slippery?
Soap reduces friction
Soap makes everything heavier
Soap improves grip
Soap makes the slide warmer
What energy does a pendulum have at its lowest point?
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Chemical energy
Electrical energy
Which of Michael Faraday's inventions was most important for electromagnetism?
Electromagnetic induction
The light bulb
The phone
The car
How can you test whether something is magnetic?
By holding a magnet against it
By putting it in water
By shaking it
By looking at it
Who discovered the nucleus of the atom?
Ernest Rutherford
J.J. Thomson
Niels Bohr
John Dalton
What can you use to treat a bee sting?
Baking soda (because bee venom is acidic)
Vinegar (because bee venom is alkaline)
Salt (because bee venom is sweet)
Pepper (because bee venom is salty)
Which element is the lightest of all?
Hydrogen
Helium
Lithium
Beryllium
What is the difference between 'quick match' and regular wick?
Quick match burns much faster
Quick match is greener
Quick match is cheaper
Quick match is water-resistant
What is the pH value of pure water?
7
1
14
10
Approximately how much salt can you dissolve in 100 ml of water at room temperature?
Approximately 36 grams
About 5 grams
About 100 grams
Infinite
What is the best way to make sugar dissolve faster?
Stir and use hot water
Standing very still
Using ice-cold water
Freeze the sugar first
How many oxygen atoms are in a molecule of carbon dioxide (CO₂)?
2
1
3
4
Why does oil float on top of water, even if you stir it?
Because oil has a lower density than water
Because oil is warmer than water
Because oil is colder than water
Because oil is sweeter than water
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