Dutch History
In the 1630s, the Dutch Republic experienced the world's first recorded speculative economic bubble, centered around the skyrocketing prices of these specific flower bulbs.
Tulips.
(Tulpen)
This iconic British pop group sparked global hysteria in the 1960s with hits like "Hey Jude" and "Yesterday."
The Beatles.
This iconic New York City department store has sponsored the massive Thanksgiving Day Parade since 1924.
Macy’s.
This Dutch racing superstar won multiple consecutive Formula 1 World Championships driving for Red Bull Racing.
Max Verstappen.
In which country would you find Mount Kilimanjaro?
Tanzania.
Known as the "Father of the Fatherland," this leader of the House of Orange spearheaded the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule in the 80 Years' War.
Who is William of Orange.
(Willem van Oranje)
This sci-fi Netflix series set in the 1980s stars Millie Bobby Brown as Eleven, a girl with psychokinetic abilities who loves Eggo waffles.
Stranger Things.
Where did the Mayflower first land?
Plymouth Harbor - Massachusetts.
What football teams always play on Thanksgiving day?
The Dallas Cowboys and The Detroit Lions.
What city is known as the eternal city?
Rome.
Triggered by a devastating combination of severe storm surges and breached dikes, this 1953 maritime disaster claimed over 1,800 lives and prompted the construction of the massive Delta Works.
The North Sea Flood.
(Watersnoodramp).
On August 16, 1977, the music world stopped when this undisputed "King of Rock and Roll" passed away.
Elvis Presley.
What Christmas song was originally written for Thanksgiving?
Jingle Bells.
He is widely considered one of the greatest Dutch soccer players of all time and is famous for inventing a legendary 180-degree turn move named after him.
Johan Cruyff.
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City.
This year is known in Dutch history as the Rampjaar (Disaster Year), because the Dutch Republic was simultaneously attacked by France, England, and two German bishoprics.
1672.
In 1997, the Jacksonville Zoo welcomed an African bull elephant named Ali, who was donated by this legendary pop superstar.
Michael Jackson.
Far from a simple dinner, the original historic gathering between the Wampanoag and the Pilgrims actually lasted for this many days.
3
In the sport of tennis, this traditional word is used to describe a player's score when it sits at exactly zero.
Love.
This central European river flows through four capital cities—Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, and Belgrade—before emptying into the Black Sea.
The Danube.
This powerful 17th-century joint-stock company effectively ruled a vast trading empire and is considered by many to be the first mega-corporation in history.
Dutch East India Company (VOC).
(VOC - Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie).
Which pop star is the godmother of both of Elton John’s sons?
Lady Gaga.
In October 1863, during the height of the American Civil War, this U.S. President issued a proclamation making Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Abraham Lincoln.
This South American nation made baseball history by defeating Team USA to capture the crown at the World Baseball Classic.
Venezuela.
Which country has the most islands?
Sweden.