#1 Location 50 seconds
Where is Amsterdam?
#2 Buttons 20 seconds
Why do many houses in Amsterdam appear to be crooked and leaning sideways?
They're sitting on support poles
The ground has shifted over time
Earthquakes have ruined the foundations
They were designed that way
The city is built on a swampy area so every building sits on support poles, many of which are from the 17th century.
#3 Type answer 30 seconds
In 2001, Amsterdam was the first capital city in the world to allow what?
Gay Marriage
Same sex marriage
same-sex marriage
Since then, the city has been a favorite tourist destination among the LGBTQIA+ community.
#4 Location 50 seconds
Where is the Rijksmuseum?
#5 Buttons 20 seconds
How many pieces of art are located within the Rijksmuseum?
1 million
8 thousand
500 thousand
800 thousand
While they have over one million pieces in their collection, they only showcase around 8 thousand at a time.
#6 Buttons 20 seconds
Rijksmuseum is the only museum in the world to have what historical feature inside of it?
A road that cars could drive on
Pieces of Albert Einstein's brain
A room with snippets of hair attached to every surface
A riverbed installation
The road served as a historical gate into the city. The cars were banned, and nowadays it’s open for bicycles only.
#7 Location 50 seconds
There is only one in Amsterdam, where is the Royal Palace?
#8 Buttons 20 seconds
The Royal Palace wasn't always used by royalty. Originally, what was this famous building used as?
City Hall
The Capital building
A hotel
Military barracks
Although no longer home to the Royal family, this grand 17th century building is still used to hold official receptions.
#9 Buttons 20 seconds
The Royal Palace is located on what is known as the most important square in Amsterdam. What is the square named?
Dam Square
Old Church's Square
Markenplein
Rembrandt Square
In addition to the Royal Palace, Dam Square has the New Church, Madame Tussauds Amsterdam and the World War II memorial.
#10 Buttons 20 seconds
In Amsterdam, smoking tobacco in cafés and restaurants is legal. True or False?
False
True
Contrary to popular assumption, smoking in these areas has been prohibited since 2008.
#11 Type answer 30 seconds
Every year between 12,000 and 15,000 of these are dredged out of the Amsterdam canals. What are they?
Bikes
Over 60% of Amsterdam's residents cycle every day, and there are about three bicycles for every car on the road.