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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

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

Where does the grain that goes to the mill grow?
In the field In the sea In the air In a house
What are windmills often located near?
Near water Near a shop Near a school Near a playground
Where does a windmill stand?
On the ground In the air Under water In a tree
What can a mill make from grain?
Flour Milk Juice Soup
What can you do at a windmill?
Take photos Live in it Climb on it Play with it
What does a windmill do with water?
Pump it out Drink it Eat it Hide it
Where can children see windmills?
All over the Netherlands Only on TV Only in books Nowhere
Why are windmills important?
They help people They are scary They are dirty They are stupid
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Where are the most windmills in the Netherlands?
By the water In the mountains Under the ground In the sea
Why don't mills have windows on all sides?
Because the walls need to be thick and strong Because windows are expensive Because it gets too cold Because birds fly against it
What material are old mills usually made of?
Stone or wood Plastic Glass Paper
How old are some mills in the Netherlands?
Very old, more than 400 years 5 years 20 years 1 year
What can you do in a mill?
Climbing up Swimming Footballs Cycling
What's inside a mill?
Large stones A swimming pool A playground A car
What is the name of the top of a mill?
The hood The foot The belly The hand
Where does the miller sleep?
Often in the mill In a tree Under the ground On the water
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What is written on the mill sometimes?
The name of the mill The recipe for pancakes A narrative Shopping hours
What do mills use to capture wind?
Sailcloth Plastic bags Paper Blankets
How old are the oldest mills in the Netherlands?
More than 500 years 50 years 10 years 1,000 years
What is the difference between old and new mills?
New ones are made of metal Old ones are bigger New ones are smaller There is no difference
Which animal do you often see at mills?
Sheep Elephants Penguins Tigers
Why are mills often on hills?
To catch more wind To look more beautiful To stay dry To be able to see far
What is the name of the person working in a mill?
Miller Baker Farmer Blacksmith
What does the wind do to the blades?
He runs them He destroys them He paints them He sings songs
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How many wings does a traditional wind turbine usually have?
4 wings 6 wings 3 wings 8 wings
What happens when the wind blows too hard for a mill?
The mill is shut down Mill turns faster The mill goes flying The mill changes colour
What shape do most millstones have?
Round Square Triangular Oval
When were the first wind turbines built in the Netherlands?
In the Middle Ages 100 years ago In the time of the Romans 50 years ago
What is a water mill?
A mill turning through flowing water A mill that makes water A mill standing in water A mill selling water
What did mills on Kinderdijk mainly do?
Pumping water away from the polder Grain milling Wood sawing Making oil
What were mills doing in the Zaanse Schans?
Various craft tasks Milling grain only Pumping out water only Entertaining tourists
What is a mill that no longer works called?
A monumental mill A dead mill A sleeping mill A silent mill
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How many people could usually live in a windmill?
A family of 4 to 6 people Usually only the miller 10 to 15 people Nobody could live in one
How high can the largest Dutch windmills get?
About 40 metres Approximately 60 metres Approximately 25 metres About 80 metres
When do the sails of a windmill turn fastest?
When there is a lot of wind and all the sails are fully set When there is little wind When the sails have been taken off Only at night
Which Dutch region is most famous for its windmills?
The Zaanstreek The Achterhoek The Betuwe The Gooi
Which Dutch invention made mills much more effective?
The mortar (Archimedes' screw) The wheel The pulley The compass
Which part of a mill always turns with the wind?
The canopy with the blades The whole mill Just the blades The underside of the mill
What were mills used for before electricity existed?
All kinds of work that required power Only for grinding grain Only for pumping away water Only as a lookout post
What is the 'kruigang' of a windmill?
The mechanism used to turn the cap The staircase up inside the mill The entrance of the mill The path around the mill
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What is the 'king spindle' of a mill?
The main axis that transmits movement The highest point of the mill The biggest millstone The oldest part
What is the function of an 'upper mill'?
A mechanism to rotate the hood The top floor of a mill A type of millstone A kind of wick
Which windmill in the Netherlands is known as the tallest windmill in the world?
The Nolet mill in Schiedam The Adriaan in Haarlem Molen de Valk in Leiden The Gooyer in Amsterdam
What is a 'scaffold mill'?
A mill with a platform all around A mill set up temporarily A mill with steel sails A mill on a hill
What does the term 'oil mill' mean?
A mill pressing oil from seeds A mill lubricated with oil A mill with an oil supply A mill in an oilfield
What is meant by 'seesaw mill'?
A mill whose entire upper part can rotate A mill moving up and down A mill with flexible sails A modern electric mill
What is the Dutch name for a miller?
Miller Millmaster Mill manager Mill worker
How many blades did the first Dutch windmill have?
4 6 8 2
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What happened to most Dutch mills after 1850?
They were replaced by steam engines They were modernised with steel blades They were raised for more wind They were converted into homes
What is the difference between a ground-sailer and a windmill?
A ground-sailer stands on the ground, an upper windmill on a high tube A ground-sailer has more sails than a windmill A ground-sailer pumps water, an upper mill grinds grain A ground-sailer turns more slowly than an upper windmill
Which province has the tallest wind turbine in the Netherlands?
North Holland South Holland Gelderland North Brabant
Which river was drained in the 17th century with the help of windmills?
The Beemster The Waal The IJssel The Lek
What is the function of the 'kruiwerk' (winding gear) in a windmill?
Turning the cap into the wind Setting the sails in motion Collecting the flour Pumping out water
In which century were most Dutch windmills built?
17th century 16th century 18th century 15th century
In which period were most Dutch windmills built?
17th century 16th century 18th century 19th century
What is a 'windshaft' (Dutch 'bovenas')?
The horizontal shaft the sails are attached to The upper part of the mill body The shaft that drives the millstones The mechanism for turning the cap into the wind
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What is the function of the 'stone pin' in a grist mill?
It links the drive shaft to the upper grinding stone It keeps both grinding stones in place It controls the distance between the stones It prevents stones from sliding
Approximately how many different mill types does the Netherlands have?
More than 30 About 15 About 25 About 12
What is meant by 'the wheel of adventure' at mills?
A safety system that automatically turns blades out of the wind A toy for children at mills The main gear in the mill A weather system to determine wind direction
Which province has the most historic windmills in the Netherlands?
South Holland North Holland North Brabant Gelderland
On average, how many blows per minute does a wind turbine turn?
20-40 beats per minute 60-80 beats per minute 10-15 beats per minute 45-60 beats per minute
What is a 'top wheel' at a water mill?
A wheel driven by water from above The upper gear in the mill A wheel that pumps the water up The brake that brings the wheel to a halt
How many mills are left in the world-famous mill area of Kinderdijk?
19 15 23 17
What is a 'corn mill' as opposed to other mill types?
A mill specifically for grinding grains into flour A mill that grinds only maize A mill with corn-shaped sails A mill owned by a corn exchange
Create a windmills treasure hunt for Ages 18+

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