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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.

Which mills were many?
Windmills Water mills Electric mills No mills
What did a moat look like?
Water between houses A major road A high wall A large square
Which cheese did people eat a lot?
Gouda cheese Cheese pizza French cheese Blue cheese
What did rich women wear on their heads?
A white hood A red cap A yellow helmet A blue hat
How did people cook food?
On a fire In the microwave On an electric cooker In the oven
What jewellery did rich people wear?
Gold rings Plastic bracelets Rubber chains Paper earrings
What did people do in church?
Praying and singing Footballs Shopping Watching television
What was the name of a big ship?
A sailing ship A plane A car A bicycle
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Where did merchants keep their money?
In the bank In the garden In their beds In the kitchen
Which painter made 'The Night Watch'?
Rembrandt Vermeer Van Gogh Picasso
What profession did many people in Amsterdam have?
Trader Pilot Computer programmer Footballer
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
Which spice was very expensive?
Pepper Salt Sugar Honey
Approximately how long did the Golden Age last?
100 years 10 years 5 years 1 year
What did Rembrandt mainly paint?
Portraits of people Cars Computers Aircraft
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What were Dutch trading ships also called?
Return ships Merchant ships Trade galleons Ocean liners
What was the WIC's headquarters in the Netherlands?
West India House East India House Admiralty House Merchant's House
Which Dutch painter mainly painted peasants and pub scenes?
Jan Steen Johannes Vermeer Rembrandt van Rijn Frans Hals
Which Dutch inventor made the pendulum clock?
Christiaan Huygens Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Jan Swammerdam Zacharias Janssen
Which painter was famous for his 'Girl with a Pearl Earring'?
Johannes Vermeer Rembrandt van Rijn Jan Steen Pieter de Hooch
Which Dutch explorer discovered Tasmania?
Abel Tasman Willem Barentsz Henry Hudson Jacob van Heemskerck
What does VOC stand for?
United East India Company United East European Company Merry Entrepreneurs Club Association of Old Captains
Which Dutch invention helped reclaim polders?
Windmill Steam engine Water pump Lock
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Which Dutch seafarer discovered Australia?
Willem Janszoon Abel Tasman Willem Barentsz Dirk Hartog
Which Dutch colony was exchanged for Suriname?
New Amsterdam Cape Colony Ceylon Curaçao
What was the main trading currency during the Golden Age?
Dutch ducat Spanish real French livre English pound
Which Dutch city had the largest port in Europe?
Amsterdam Rotterdam Antwerp The Hague
What was the VOC's main trade route?
Netherlands - Asia Netherlands - America Netherlands - Africa Netherlands - Russia
What was the WIC?
West India Company West India Corporation World India Company Western International Company
Which Dutch painter was famous for his cityscapes of Delft?
Johannes Vermeer Jacob van Ruisdael Pieter de Hooch Gerard ter Borch
Which Dutch bank was founded during the Golden Age?
Amsterdam Exchange Bank Dutch Commercial Bank Dutch bank Golden Age Bank
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Which Dutch naval hero was also called 'Bestevaer'?
Michiel de Ruyter Maarten Tromp Pete Hein Jan Evertsen
Which Dutch scholar made the first accurate description of insects?
Jan Swammerdam Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Regnier de Graaf Frederik Ruysch
Which Dutch mapmaker was famous for his accurate world maps?
Joan Blaeu Gerardus Mercator Abraham Ortelius Jodocus Hondius
Which Dutch colony in America later became New York?
New Amsterdam New Holland New-Utrecht New Zealand
Which Dutch city was famous for its Delft blue pottery during the Golden Age?
Delft Utrecht Gouda Alkmaar
Which Dutch company was established to trade with West Africa and America?
WIC VOC Noordsche Compagnie Levant trade
What was the main reason for the boom of the Dutch economy during the Golden Age?
Trade and shipping Agriculture Industry Mining
Which Dutch city was famous for its cheese market during the Golden Age?
Alkmaar Gouda Edam Horn
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Which Dutch painter was famous for his 'trompe-l'oeil' still lifes?
Samuel van Hoogstraten Willem Claeszoon Heda Pieter Claesz Abraham van Beyeren
Which Dutch painter was famous for his sumptuous still lifes with fruits and flowers?
Jan Davidsz de Heem Pieter Claesz Willem Kalf Abraham van Beijeren
Which VOC governor general founded Batavia (present-day Jakarta) in 1619?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen Pieter Both Antonio van Diemen Joan Maetsuycker
Which Dutch painter specialised in peasant fairs and humorous scenes?
Jan Steen Adriaen Brouwer David Teniers Adriaen van Ostade
Which Dutch colony in South America was founded by the West India Company?
Suriname Brazil Guyana Venezuela
Which Dutch colony in North America was conquered by the English in 1664?
New Netherland New Holland New Zealand New Amsterdam
Which Dutch scholar wrote the first textbook on anatomy based on his own dissections?
Francis Sylvius Reinier de Graaf Jan Swammerdam Thomas Bartholin
Which Dutch city was the centre of gin production during the Golden Age?
Schiedam Amsterdam Rotterdam Delft
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