Food
What year was the first Belgian chocolate created?
1912
How many times has Adolphe Sax almost died?
7
How much chocolate does the average Belgian consume in 1 year?
16 kg
What was the name of the opera that sparked riots?
La Muette de Portici
How many spheres does the Atomium have?
9
What dish combines mussels and fries?
Moules Frites
Which 2 famous characters were created by Belgian artists?
Tintin and the Smurfs
Belgium is famous for eating which type of cookie at Christmas?
Speculoos
Which religious side did King William I favor?
Protestant
Which Belgian city is known as the “Diamond Capital”?
Antwerp
Which of these chocolate brands is Belgian?
a) Lindt
b) Cadbury
c) Valrhona
d) Govida
Govida
Who went by the name of Hergé?
Georges Remi
What Belgian invention helps keep roads safe in foggy or rainy weather?
Road reflectors
The Walloons consist of how much of the population?
31%
How many costumes does Le Manneken Pis have?
About 1100
What are french fries served with?
Mayonnaise
Who was the 1st king of Belgium?
Prince Leopold I
How many days has Belgium gone without a government?
589
What was the name of the treaty that was signed to recognize Belgium as independent?
Treaty of London
Where is La Grand Place located?
Central Brussels
What were "waffles" in Ancient Greece called?
Obelios
Who will be the 1st female monarch of Belgium?
Princess Elisabeth
What is the national animal of Belgium?
A lion
What language do the Flemish speak?
Dutch
The guildhalls surrounding the Grand Place are a blend of what styles?
Gothic and Baroque