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Dutch Golden Age treasure hunt

Travel back to the 17th century and discover how the Netherlands grew into a world power. Our Golden Age treasure hunts take you past historic locations where merchants made fortunes and artists created masterpieces. Experience the wealth and culture of this unique period in Dutch history.

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Hanzestad Zwolle

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke Hanzegeschiedenis van Zwolle. Wandel door de goed bewaarde middeleeuwse binnenstad en leer over de glor…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
50 min 2,5 km 10 3
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Peperbus en Sassenpoort

Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands
Ontdek de beroemdste gebouwen van Zwolle! Wandel langs de Peperbus, de Sassenpoort en andere bijzondere plekken. Een le…
Geschiedenis 9-10 year
40 min 2,0 km 10
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Domstad Ontdekken

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Verken de rijke geschiedenis van Utrecht. Wandel langs de iconische Domtoren, de prachtige Oudegracht en andere histori…
Geschiedenis 13-14 year
60 min 3,0 km 10 7
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Op ontdekking in historisch Delfshaven

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Stap terug in de tijd in een van de weinige wijken van Rotterdam die het bombardement van 1940 heeft overleefd. Ontdek …
Geschiedenis 11-12 year
45 min 2,0 km 10 2
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Historische Jordaan

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Wandel door de schilderachtige Jordaan en ontdek de rijke geschiedenis van deze voormalige arbeidersbuurt. Van de Weste…
Geschiedenis 15-16 year
55 min 2,8 km 10 2

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New example questions from the library every Monday. Updated on 12 October 2026.

What was not in the houses?
Electricity Windows Doors Floors
Which flowers were very expensive?
Tulips Roses Daisies Dandelions
What colour did most of the houses have?
Brown and red Pink and purple Green and yellow Black and white
Where did the big ships go?
To faraway countries To the supermarket Going to school To hospital
What did ships bring from other countries?
Herbs and tea Toys Cars Computers
What time did the people of the Golden Age live in?
Way back 400 years ago Last week 100 years ago Last year
What did people do in church?
Praying and singing Footballs Shopping Watching television
What did children not do like now?
Going to school Play Food Sleep
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What was very expensive in the tulip era?
Tulip bulbs Bread Water Clogs
Where did tulip bulbs originally come from?
Turkey Netherlands China America
What were the ships carrying from distant lands?
Precious items Old junk Dirty laundry Broken furniture
Which painter made 'The Night Watch'?
Rembrandt Vermeer Van Gogh Picasso
In which century was the Golden Age?
The 17th century The 16th century The 18th century The 15th century
What did rich women wear in the Golden Age?
Pretty dresses Jeans Sportswear Pyjamas
Approximately how long did the Golden Age last?
100 years 10 years 5 years 1 year
What was the main means of transport on the water?
The sailing ship The speedboat The swimming straps The jet ski
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Which Dutch painter created the 'Milkmaid'?
Johannes Vermeer Rembrandt Frans Hals Jan Steen
Which Dutch product was extracted from whales?
Tear (oil) Soap Honey Wash
Which trading company focused on West Africa and the Americas?
WIC (West India Company) VOC (East India Company) NHM (Nederlandsche Handel Maatschappij) EIC (English East India Company)
Which bank was founded during the Golden Age?
Amsterdam Exchange Bank Rotterdam Bank Hague Savings Bank Utrecht lending bank
Which Dutch explorer discovered Tasmania?
Abel Tasman Willem Barentsz Henry Hudson Jacob van Heemskerck
Which Dutch naturalist studied insects?
Jan Swammerdam Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Francis Sylvius Regnier de Graaf
Which musical instrument was popular in wealthy homes?
Harpsichord Piano Saxophone Guitar
Which Dutch city was famous for its pottery?
Delft Gouda Alkmaar Horn
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What was the most important economic activity in the Golden Age?
Trade Agriculture Industry Fisheries
Which Dutch city had the largest port in Europe?
Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp The Hague
What was the Dutch trade mentality called?
Koopmanschap Capitalism Mercantilism Entrepreneurship
What were the rich merchants in Amsterdam called?
Regents Patricians Burghers Magnates
In which year did the Disaster of 1672 take place?
1672 1667 1678 1685
Which spice was most valuable to Dutch traders?
Nutmeg Pepper Cinnamon Ginger
Which Dutch scientist has been called the 'father of microbiology'?
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Jan Swammerdam Regnier de Graaf Herman Boerhaave
Which Dutch governor general of the Dutch East Indies was called the 'Great Lord'?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen Antonio van Diemen Laurens Reael Pieter Both
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Which Dutch banker played an important role in the establishment of the Amsterdam Exchange Bank?
Isaac le Maire Louis de Geer Elias Trip Johannes Hudde
Which Dutch philosopher developed the geometrical method in philosophy during the Golden Age?
Baruch Spinoza Hugo de Groot René Descartes Johannes Clauberg
Which Dutch architect designed the Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam?
Jacob van Campen Hendrik de Keyser Pieter Post Lieven de Key
Which Dutch jurist wrote the seminal work 'De iure belli ac pacis' during the Golden Age?
Hugo de Groot Johannes Althusius Francisco Suárez Samuel Pufendorf
Which Dutch physicist discovered Saturn's rings?
Christiaan Huygens Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Jan Swammerdam Willebrord Snellius
Which Dutch admiral led the successful voyage to Chatham during the Golden Age?
Michiel de Ruyter Maarten Tromp Cornelis Tromp Witte de With
Which war is considered the end of the Dutch Golden Age?
War of the Spanish Succession Eighty Years' War Second English War Thirty Years' War
Which Dutch city was the centre of the tulip trade during the Golden Age?
Haarlem Amsterdam Leiden Utrecht
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Which Dutch painter is considered the master of the group portrait?
Frans Hals Rembrandt van Rijn Bartholomeus van der Helst Thomas de Keyser
Which Dutch painter was famous for his village parties and pub scenes?
Jan Steen Adriaen Brouwer David Teniers Adriaen van Ostade
Which Dutch philosopher wrote 'Ethica' and was excommunicated by the Jewish community in Amsterdam?
Baruch Spinoza Hugo de Groot Christiaan Huygens Francis Sylvius
In which war did Piet Hein achieve his famous victory by capturing the Silver Fleet?
Eighty Years' War First English War Second English War Thirty Years' War
Which Dutch explorer gave his name to the strait between Russia and Alaska?
Willem Barentsz Abel Tasman Dirk Hartog Jacob van Heemskerck
Which spice was most valuable to the VOC in the 17th century?
Nutmeg Pepper Cinnamon Cloves
Which Dutch city was famous for producing Delft blue in the 17th century?
Delft Gouda Utrecht Haarlem
Which Dutch colony in South America was founded by the West India Company?
Suriname Brazil Guyana Venezuela
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