NetherlandsGeschiedenis en geografie 1 · History and geography
In the Netherlands, the seventeenth century is called the Golden Age (Gouden Eeuw). Why?
In the exam (Dutch)
De zeventiende eeuw heet in Nederland de Gouden Eeuw. Waarom?
- aThe Netherlands then had a king with a golden crown.Nederland had toen een koning met een gouden kroon.
- bThe Netherlands then became very rich through trade.Nederland werd toen heel rijk door handel.Correct answer
- cA lot of gold was found in the Netherlands at that time.Er werd toen veel goud gevonden in Nederland.
Why?
In the seventeenth century (the 1600s), Dutch ships sailed all over the world. Thanks to trade, the country became very rich.
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In the Golden Age, the Dutch East India Company (VOC) was a large trading company. Where did the VOC ships get spices, such as pepper and nutmeg?Correct answer:In Asia
De VOC was in de Gouden Eeuw een groot handelsbedrijf. Waar haalden de schepen van de VOC specerijen, zoals peper en nootmuskaat? — In Azië
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Rembrandt is a famous Dutchman from the Golden Age. What was he?Correct answer:A painter
Rembrandt is een bekende Nederlander uit de Gouden Eeuw. Wat was hij? — Een schilder
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Ana is walking in the centre of Amsterdam. She sees tall, narrow houses by the water. When were many of these houses built?Correct answer:In the Golden Age
Ana loopt in het centrum van Amsterdam. Ze ziet hoge, smalle huizen aan het water. Wanneer zijn veel van deze huizen gebouwd? — In de Gouden Eeuw
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Which country used to be a colony of the Netherlands?Correct answer:Indonesia
Welk land was vroeger een kolonie van Nederland? — Indonesië
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