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VOC & WIC treasure hunt - GPS treasure hunt The Netherlands

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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 VOC & WIC

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

Where did VOC ships return?
At home in the Netherlands On the moon In a playground In a shop
What great things did the VOC bring?
Shiny gemstones Dirty pebbles Broken toys Empty boxes
Which animal was very useful on VOC ships?
Cats to catch mice Elephants Giraffes Polar bears
What shape did a VOC compass have?
Round Like a star Like a heart Like a banana
Where can we see VOC stuff now?
At the museum In the toy shop On television At the supermarket
What was in VOC crates?
Nice stuff to sell Dirty socks Broken toys Empty bottles
What did VOC people see at night at sea?
Stars and the moon Television Cars Houses
Where did the VOC go with their ships?
To distant lands by sea To the playground To the supermarket Going to school
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What kind of music did sailors make?
Sailor songs Classical music Pop music Rap music
What did traders take back home?
Tea and coffee Dutch cheese Frisian cakes Dutch flowers
Which ocean did VOC ships cross?
The Indian Ocean The North Sea The Wadden Sea The IJsselmeer
To which country did the VOC often sail?
Indonesia Belgium Denmark Sweden
Which famous seafarer worked for the East India Company?
Abel Tasman Sinterklaas King William Piet Pirate
In what season did the ships usually leave?
In spring In winter In autumn In summer
What kind of boats did the VOC sailors use?
Large sailing ships Small rowing boats Fast speedboats Solid rafts
Where did the WIC mainly go?
America and Africa China and Japan Australia and India France and Spain
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Where was the headquarters of the East India Company in Asia?
Tokyo Batavia Bangkok Beijing
Which Dutch cheese was traded?
Edam cheese Cheese pizza Spreading cheese Cream cheese
What did families take with them when they emigrated?
Their most important stuff Their entire house Just their clothes Nothing
What was a 'factories'?
A trading post A kind of ship One type of food An animal
What animal did VOC ships sometimes bring?
Polar bears Monkeys Penguins Reindeer
What did the Dutch build in distant lands?
Forts Schools Playgrounds Swimming pools
Where did the sailors sleep on the ship?
In hotels In hammocks In tents In cars
Which spice comes from India?
Cinnamon Salt Sugar Butter
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In which country did the VOC have its main trading post?
Indonesia India China Japan
What was ship's rusk?
Dry biscuits for at sea One type of sailcloth A navigation tool A kind of anchor
What did a ship's cook do on a VOC ship?
Cooking food for the crew Steering the ship Drawing maps Repairing sails
Which cape did VOC ships sail around to Asia?
Cape of Good Hope Cape Horn Cape North Cape Breton
Which Dutch seafarer discovered Australia?
Willem Janszoon Michiel de Ruyter Pete Hein Abel Tasman
Which animal was used to transport spices?
Horses and oxen Elephants Camels Lamas
Which river was important to the WIC in the Americas?
Hudson River Mississippi River Colorado River Rhine river
Which Dutch governor founded Cape Town?
Jan van Riebeeck Pete Hein William of Orange Michiel de Ruyter
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What colour was the VOC flag?
Orange, white and blue Red, white and blue Yellow, white and green Black, white and red
Which spice came mainly from the Banda Islands?
Nutmeg Pepper Cinnamon Cloves
What was the WIC's main task?
Trading in the Americas and Africa Trading in Asia Trading in Europe Trading in Australia
What did people call the Dutch period of wealth in the 17th century?
Golden Age Silver Age Rich Period Big Time
In what year was the VOC founded?
1602 1598 1610 1595
How long did a journey from the Netherlands to Asia take in the VOC era?
8 months 3 months 1 year 2 years
What was the name of the VOC's headquarters in Asia?
Batavia Jakarta Amsterdam Colombo
What kind of company were the VOC and WIC?
Trading companies Shipping companies Banks Insurance companies
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Which Dutch colony in North America later became part of New York?
New Netherland New Amsterdam Fort Nassau Fort Orange
Which Dutch painter worked as a botanist for the Dutch East India Company?
Maria Sibylla Merian Johannes Vermeer Rembrandt van Rijn Frans Hals
How many rooms (departments) did the VOC have in the Netherlands?
6 4 8 10
Which Dutch city had the largest VOC chamber?
Amsterdam Rotterdam Middelburg Horn
What product did Suriname make mainly for the WIC?
Sugar Coffee Tobacco Cocoa
What does WIC mean?
West India Company Western International Company Global Import Company West African Industrial Company
In which year was New Amsterdam conquered by the English?
1664 1660 1668 1672
In which century was the VOC most powerful?
17th century 16th century 18th century 15th century
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Which East India Company ship became famous for its wreck off the Australian coast?
Batavia Amsterdam Hollandia Southern Sun
Which Dutch colony did the Netherlands trade with England for Suriname in 1667?
New Amsterdam Cape Colony Ceylon Netherlands-Brazil
What privilege did the VOC receive from the States General?
Monopoly on trade east of the Cape of Good Hope Monopoly on all international trade Monopoly on trade with Europe Monopoly on trade with Africa
What was the WIC's main objective in West Africa?
Slave trade Gold mining Ivory trade Salt mining
What position did François Caron hold at the VOC?
Director of trade with Japan Governor-General Admiral of the fleet Supreme Commander in Ceylon
What was the nickname of the island of Manhattan among the Dutch settlers?
Manhattan Island was not given a special nickname The Golden Island New Holland The Promised Land
What was Admiral Piet Hein's nickname after his victory over the Spanish fleet?
The Silver Fleet conqueror The Sea Lion The Vlootverslaan The Golden Admiral
In which bay was Cape Town, founded by the Dutch East India Company?
Table Bay False Bay Walvis Bay Mosselbai
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Which VOC governor general had the Batavia Castle built?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen Antonio van Diemen Joan Maetsuycker Laurens Reael
What was the maximum number of employees the VOC employed during its heyday?
About 70,000 About 50,000 About 90,000 About 30,000
Which city was the headquarters of the WIC in the Republic?
Amsterdam Rotterdam The Hague Middelburg
What was the name of the VOC hospital in Batavia?
The Inside Hospital The Company Lazaret The East India Hospital The General Hospital
Which governor general of the Dutch East India Company founded Batavia?
Jan Pieterszoon Coen Pieter Both Antonio van Diemen Maarten Gerritszoon Vries
In which port was the East India Company ship the Batavia when it was launched in 1628?
Amsterdam Rotterdam Horn Enkhuizen
Which spice was the most important monopoly product of the VOC in the 17th century?
Nutmeg Cinnamon Black pepper Cloves
Which WIC colony was located on the coast of South America?
Suriname Curaçao Saint Martin Tobago
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Which Dutch seafarer discovered Tasmania during his VOC expedition?
Abel Tasman Willem Janszoon Dirk Hartog Frederik de Houtman
Which VOC ruler is considered the founder of Cape Town?
Jan van Riebeeck Simon van der Stel Willem Adriaan van der Stel Zacharias Wagenaer
What was the name of the VOC factories in Bengal (India)?
Chinsurah Pulicat Negapatnam Cochin
Which Dutch East Indies product became the VOC's second largest source of income after spices?
Coffee Tea Sugar Rice
Which Chinese tea was most traded by the Dutch East India Company?
Green tea Black tea White tea Oolong tea
Besides spices, which product was an important source of income for the VOC in Asia?
Textiles Gemstones Ivory Porcelain
Which island did Peter Minuit buy beads and tools from the Indians for about 60 guilders?
Manhattan Staten Island Long Island Roosevelt Island
Which financial instrument was first widely used by the VOC?
Shares and dividends Government bonds Banknotes Mortgages
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