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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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Featured this week: example questions for History

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

What form did the medals take?
Round Triangle Square Heart
Where were people hiding?
In the basement On the roof In the tree In the car
What does a princess wear on her head?
A crown A helmet A shoe A book
What shape do many Dutch cakes have?
Round Triangle Square Star
What shape did the bunkers have?
Round Star Heart Flower
What surrounds a castle?
A wall Flowers Trees Toys
What kind of sound does a whale make?
Singing Barking Meow Crows
What did a knight do with his sword?
Protect Cutting food Combs Writing
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What did pirates wear on their heads?
A bandana A crown A helmet A cap
Which Dutch biscuit do you eat with tea?
Speculoos Chips Candy Chewing gum
Which animal did the Romans often use in the army?
Horses Cats Dogs Chickens
What animal lived in the ocean that was dangerous?
A shark A rabbit A cat A mouse
What did women wear over their clothes?
An apron A crown A backpack An umbrella
What do Dutch people eat on King's Day?
Orange cake Green cake Blue candy Red ice creams
How did Roman emperors travel through their cities?
In a sedan chair On a bicycle In a bus On roller skates
What was new about cars in the 1950s?
Many people could buy one They could fly They were made of glass They were very small
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Where did many people go to live during the Industrial Revolution?
In the city On the beach In the forest On a boat
Which prison was stormed at the beginning of the revolution?
The Bastille The Louvre Notre Dame Versailles
Where did many people come from who went to work in factories?
From the countryside From other planets From the sea From the moon
What did the Romans call their war machine?
Catapult Tank Cannon Rocket
How did primitive people catch animals?
With falling With their hands With a net With a lasso
Which class led the revolution?
The bourgeoisie The nobility The clergy The soldiers
What did rich people in the Renaissance wear to show their wealth?
Beautiful clothes with gold Plain clothes Sportswear Black only
What did rich houses often have?
Beautiful paintings Televisions Computers Microwave ovens
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Which group of people was most persecuted by the Nazis?
Jews Teachers Farmers Workers
Which organisation bought and sold slaves on behalf of the Netherlands?
West India Company East India Company Dutch bank Royal Navy
Which wall did the Romans build in northern England?
Hadrian's Wall Wall of Caesar Wall of Augustus Trajan's Wall
What material did prehistoric people use for their first tools?
Stone Iron Plastic Gold
Which ocean did Vasco da Gama cross to reach India?
Indian Ocean Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Arctic Ocean
Which country was NOT involved in World War I?
Switzerland Belgium France Germany
What shape did people in the Middle Ages think the earth was?
Flat as a pancake Round as a ball Square Triangular
Which art form was very important during the Renaissance?
Sculpture Photography Filmmaking Video games
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Which Dutch painter was famous during the Renaissance?
Jan van Eyck Vincent van Gogh Rembrandt van Rijn Johannes Vermeer
What colour did monks usually wear?
Brown Red Blue Green
What was the most important food in ancient Egypt?
Bread Meat Fish Fruit
What was a 'tournament' in the Middle Ages?
A contest between knights A big party A market day A religious ceremony
Which famous scientist discovered the structure of DNA?
Watson and Crick Einstein and Bohr Darwin and Mendel Pasteur and Koch
Where was the king executed?
At the Place de la Révolution in Paris At the Palace of Versailles At the Bastille In the countryside
What was the staple food of ordinary people in the Middle Ages?
Bread Meat Fish Potatoes
What did the colour gold mean to the ancient Egyptians?
The flesh of the gods Wealth The sun Happiness
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Which revolutionary document begins with the words ‘Men are born and remain free and equal in rights’?
Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen Constitution of 1791 The Tennis Court Oath The Manifesto of the Revolution
Which French general later became emperor of France?
Napoleon Bonaparte Charles de Gaulle Ferdinand Foch Henri Pétain
Which Dutch admiral won the Battle of Kijkduin?
Michiel de Ruyter Maarten Tromp Witte de With Jan Evertsen
What was the guillotine?
An execution device used during the revolution A new type of gun A revolutionary newspaper A political party
What substance was used against scurvy during long sea voyages?
Lemon juice Freshwater Rum Salted meat
What was the name of the Dutch railway line that first opened in 1839?
Amsterdam - Haarlem The Hague - Rotterdam Utrecht - Amsterdam Rotterdam - Dordrecht
How long did it take to build a typical Viking ship?
2-3 months 1 year 6 months 1 month
Who led the Russian Revolution of 1917?
Vladimir Lenin Joseph Stalin Leon Trotsky Nicholas II
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Which bank played an important role in financing industrial projects?
Bank of England Bank of America Deutsche Bank Royal Bank of Scotland
Which famous knight was known as 'William Marshal'?
The greatest knight who ever lived according to his contemporaries Tournament inventor The founder of the Knights Templar The architect of many castles
In which year was penicillin discovered by Alexander Fleming?
1928 1926 1930 1932
What economic principle did the Jacobins introduce during the Terror?
The Maximum (price control) Free trade State monopoly Tax-free zones
What was the main reason for the birth of the Batavian Republic in 1795?
French invasion and revolutionary ideas Spanish reconquest English blockade German occupation
Which Japanese emperor ruled during WWII?
Hirohito Meiji Taisho Akihito
Which US action effectively ended World War II?
Throwing atomic bombs on Japan The Normandy landings The liberation of Paris The battle of Berlin
What was the name of the ship used to transport dead people to Helheim?
Naglfar Skíðblaðnir Hringhorni Ellida
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Which material made Edison's invention of the light bulb possible?
Carbon filament Tungsten wire Silver wire Copper wire
Which explorer gave his name to the street at the southern tip of South America?
Francis Drake Ferdinand Magellaan Willem Schouten Thomas Cavendish
What innovation made hunter societies more effective?
Spearheads with barbs Iron swords Bronze helmets Stone catapults
What invention made modern surgery possible?
Anaesthesia (sedation) Antiseptics X-rays Surgical instruments made of steel
Which French king was called 'the Sun King' because of his absolute power?
Louis XIV Louis XVI Louis XIII Louis XV
Which humanist was the first to translate the entire Bible into Greek?
Desiderius Erasmus Johannes Reuchlin Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples Lorenzo Valla
In which country was the first practical parachute tested by André-Jacques Garnerin?
France Germany Italy England
What commodities formed the basis of the 'Triangular Trade' between Europe, Africa and the Americas?
Slaves, sugar, textiles Gold, silver, spices Tobacco, coffee, tea Fur, wood, fish
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Which Italian city-state was the birthplace of the Renaissance?
Florence Venice Rome Milan
In which year was the Battle of Adrianople fought, in which Emperor Valens fell?
378 AD. 376 AD. 381 AD. 384 AD.
Which explorer gave his name to Canada's largest island?
William Baffin Martin Frobisher Henry Hudson John Davis
Which explorer colonised Iceland and Greenland?
Erik de Rode Leif Erikson Ingólfr Arnarson Bjørn Herjólfsson
Which Dutch colony was last freed from slavery?
Suriname (1863) Netherlands Antilles (1848) Indonesia (1860) Cape Colony (1834)
Which archaeological site in Peru shows the earliest evidence of agriculture in South America?
Guitarrero Cave Caral Chavín de Huántar Monte Verde
Which Renaissance scientist studied anatomy by performing illegal body sections?
Leonardo da Vinci Andreas Vesalius Gabriele Falloppio Bartolomeo Eustachi
Which period is characterised by the first permanent settlements?
Early Neolithic Late Paleolithic Mesolithic Chalcolithic
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Our history treasure hunts are suitable for all ages from 8 years upwards. We have routes specially adapted for families and educational groups.

Our history scavenger hunts are suitable for all ages from 8 years and up. We have different levels of difficulty available, from child-friendly to challenging for adults.

Most history scavenger hunts last between 1.5 and 3 hours, depending on the route and pace. You can always take breaks whenever you want.

Most history treasure hunts last between 1.5 and 3 hours, depending on the route and the number of stops. You can always participate at your own pace and take breaks.

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No, no prior knowledge is required! Instead, the treasure hunts are designed to teach you new historical knowledge in a fun way while you are on the go.

Some routes combine outdoor locations with historical buildings and museums. Check the itinerary for specific location information.

Absolutely! History treasure hunts are perfect for families, school groups, friends or colleagues. Teams can work together to solve the mysteries.

Absolutely! We offer routes on the Middle Ages, Golden Age, World War II and many other historical periods and themes.

We have treasure hunts on different eras: from the Middle Ages to World War II, from the Golden Age to modern history. There is something for every interest.

A History scavenger hunt is a GPS walk where you answer questions on the topic of History. Walk from location to location and learn while you are outside.

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