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Delve into Holland's rich colonial past with our interactive GPS treasure hunts. Discover how the Golden Age and colonial trade shaped our country, from Amsterdam canal houses to historic port cities. An educational journey through time that brings history to life.

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Kinderplezier langs de grachten

Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
Een leuke speurtocht door Utrecht speciaal voor kinderen! Ontdek de grachten, bruggen en bijzondere plekjes van deze ge…
Nederland 7-8 year
35 min 1,5 km 10 1
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Studentenstad Groningen

Groningen, Groningen, Netherlands
Ontdek de rijke universitaire geschiedenis van Groningen. Wandel langs eeuwenoude universiteitsgebouwen, de levendige G…
Nederland 15-16 year
55 min 2,5 km 10 15
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Klein Nederland ontdekken

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Een speurtocht voor de allerkleinsten! Wandel door de buurt rond Madurodam en ontdek leuke dingen over Nederland.
Nederland 3-4 year
35 min 1,2 km 10 5
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Politiek Den Haag

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek het politieke hart van Nederland. Wandel langs het Binnenhof, de Ridderzaal en andere historische plekken waar d…
Nederland 13-14 year
50 min 2,3 km 10 1
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Culinair Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek de lekkerste plekjes van Rotterdam! Van de beroemde Markthal tot de gezellige terrassen van de Witte de Withstra…
Nederland 13-14 year
55 min 2,5 km 10 3
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Havensafari Rotterdam

Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Pak je fiets en ontdek de Rotterdamse haven! Van de Euromast tot het Maritiem Museum - leer alles over scheepvaart, tra…
Nederland 13-14 year
55 min 7,0 km 10 1
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Amsterdam ontdekken voor kids

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Ontdek het centrum van Amsterdam met de hele familie! Van het Koninklijk Paleis tot het Begijnhof - leer alles over de …
Nederland 9-10 year
50 min 2,2 km 10 6

Featured this week: example questions for Colonial History

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

What colour was the flag of the Netherlands a long time ago?
Orange, white and blue Red, white and blue Yellow, white and green Purple, white and pink
Which note came from distant lands?
Nutmeg Walnut Hazelnut Peanut
What colour water did sailors see?
Blue Red Yellow Green
What did Dutch soldiers wear on their heads?
Helmet Flower Apple Book
Which animal lived in the Dutch colonies?
Elephant Penguin Polar bear Reindeer
Where did sailors sleep on the ship?
In bed In the tree In the water In the air
Which island in the Caribbean was Dutch?
Curaçao Hawaii Malta Cyprus
What colour did tea from Asia have?
Green Blue Red Purple
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Which island is still part of the Netherlands?
Saint Martin Sicily Cyprus Malta
Which Dutch city was called 'New Amsterdam'?
New York London Paris Rome
What can we still see of the colonial era today?
Old buildings in museums Dinosaurs Knights on horseback Flying cars
How long did a trip to Asia used to take?
Very long, months One day One week One hour
What is nutmeg?
A spice An animal A boat A flower
Which fruit grows in tropical colonies?
Pineapple Apples Pears Plums
What grows on coffee plantations?
Coffee beans Apples Pears Grapes
What did the captain do on a VOC ship?
He was the boss He cooked the food He washed the clothes He made music
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What colour did Dutch ships often have?
Brown Red Yellow Purple
Which nut was very expensive and came from Asia?
Nutmeg Walnut Hazelnut Peanut
Which spice comes from the clove tree?
Cloves Cinnamon Ginger Turmeric
In which century did Dutch explorations begin?
17th century 15th century 19th century 20th century
What is a colony?
A country governed by another country A big city A kind of ship A spice
What drink was made from cocoa in the colonies?
Chocolate milk Coffee Tea Lemonade
What happened to the dodo birds in Mauritius?
They died out They flew away They became pets They learned to talk
What goods were brought to Europe from America?
Gold and silver Iron and copper Stone and sand Wood and clay
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Which spice was especially important for Dutch trade in Asia?
Pepper Cinnamon Nutmeg Ginger
For how many beads did Peter Minuit buy Manhattan from the Indians?
$24 60 guilders 100 guilders $50
Which cape was an important stopover for Dutch ships?
Cape Horn Cape of Good Hope Cape Verde Cape York
Which Dutch admiral was famous in the Golden Age?
Michiel de Ruyter Karel Doorman Jan van Speijk Jacob van Heemskerck
Which Dutch seafarer was the first to discover Australia?
Willem Janszoon Abel Tasman Dirk Hartog James Cook
Which Dutch fortress stood in New York?
Fort Amsterdam Fort Holland Fort Nassau Fort Orange
Which Dutch admiral captured the Silver Fleet from Spain?
Michiel de Ruyter Pete Hein Maarten Tromp Witte de With
Which Dutch governor-general built Batavia?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen Pete Hein Abel Tasman Antonio van Diemen
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Which Dutch sailor was the first to visit Europe-on the west coast of Australia?
Dirk Hartog Willem Janszoon Abel Tasman Frederick de Houtman
Which Dutch merchant is considered the founder of Cape Town?
Jan van Riebeeck Simon van der Stel Pieter van den Broecke François Renier Duminy
Which Dutch colony was known for its sugar production?
Dutch East Indies Suriname Ceylon South Africa
Approximately how many years did the Dutch presence in Japan last?
250 years 150 years 350 years 100 years
What war did the Netherlands fight in Indonesia in the 19th century?
Aceh war Java war Bali war Sumatra War
Which spice was most important to Dutch trade in the 17th century?
Pepper Cinnamon Nutmeg Cloves
Which Dutch island in the Caribbean was an important centre for sugar plantations?
Curaçao Aruba Bonaire Saint Martin
Which animal was introduced to South Africa by the Dutch settlers?
Cows Zebras Lions Elephants
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Which Dutch colony was known for its diamond trade?
Cape Colony Dutch East Indies Suriname Netherlands-Brazil
Which Dutch colony was used as a deportation site for political prisoners?
Banda Islands Moluccas Celebes Borneo
What was the name of the Dutch governor known for his harsh rule in the Dutch East Indies?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen Cornelis de Houtman Laurens Reael Antonio van Diemen
What was the name of the Dutch colony on the island of Manhattan?
New Amsterdam New Holland New Zealand New-Utrecht
Which Dutch seafarer founded the first Dutch trading post in India?
Cornelis de Houtman Frederik de Houtman Jacob van Neck Steven van der Hagen
Which Dutch governor-general introduced the Culture System?
Johannes van den Bosch Herman Willem Daendels Thomas Stamford Raffles Godert van der Capellen
What was the capital of the Dutch colony in Ceylon (Sri Lanka)?
Colombo Kandy Galle Jaffna
Which Dutch governor general introduced the Culture System in the Dutch East Indies?
Johannes van den Bosch Jan Pieterszoon Coen Daendels From Imhoff
Create a colonial history treasure hunt for Ages 15-16

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