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Runes in the Netherlands…Runes in the Netherlands…

A.A. are never found, but they have been found are never found, but they have been found in Scandinavia.in Scandinavia.

B.B. are found in areas where Frisian is or was are found in areas where Frisian is or was spoken.spoken.

C.C. are falsifications.are falsifications.D.D. are partly found in the province of North-are partly found in the province of North-

Holland and the other part is found in the Holland and the other part is found in the province of Fryslân.province of Fryslân.

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Why the name Zuiderzee? Why the name Zuiderzee? (Southernsea)(Southernsea)

A.A. The sea is south of Fryslân and North-The sea is south of Fryslân and North-Holland.Holland.

B.B. The sea is south of the North Sea.The sea is south of the North Sea.

C.C. ““South” meant in Old Dutch “inside”, so South” meant in Old Dutch “inside”, so actually it means “inland sea”.actually it means “inland sea”.

D.D. The Southern people were a nation living The Southern people were a nation living around the Southernsea.around the Southernsea.

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Have minority languages Have minority languages recognized rights within the EU?recognized rights within the EU?

A.A. NoNo

B.B. Yes, but only in the States that ratified the Yes, but only in the States that ratified the European Charter for Regional and Minority European Charter for Regional and Minority languages.languages.

C.C. Yes, the European Framework Convention Yes, the European Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is for the Protection of National Minorities is valid throughout the EU.valid throughout the EU.

D.D. This is part of the universal Human Rights, This is part of the universal Human Rights, but they have no specific, own rights.but they have no specific, own rights.

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A.A. are official minority languages in the are official minority languages in the Netherlands.Netherlands.

B.B. have the “lower” European status as have the “lower” European status as regional language.regional language.

C.C. are just dialects without European rights.are just dialects without European rights.

D.D. are dialects of the High German and derive are dialects of the High German and derive rights from that language.rights from that language.

Lower Saxon and Limburgish …Lower Saxon and Limburgish …

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Yiddish and Romani are …Yiddish and Romani are …

A.A. recognised by the Netherlands as recognised by the Netherlands as languages in diasporas (without territory). languages in diasporas (without territory).

B.B. dialects of Dutch.dialects of Dutch.

C.C. dialects of German.dialects of German.

D.D. not languages because the have no written not languages because the have no written tradition.tradition.

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The earliest indication of an owl The earliest indication of an owl sign is from?sign is from?

A.A. 16961696

B.B. 17961796

C.C. 18961896

D.D. 14981498

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The dictionary of the Frisian The dictionary of the Frisian language …language …

A.A. consists of 23 published parts and 2 parts consists of 23 published parts and 2 parts will appear soon.will appear soon.

B.B. is twice as big as the dictionary of the Dutch is twice as big as the dictionary of the Dutch language.language.

C.C. hoax! No such thing existshoax! No such thing exists

D.D. is a project which the KNAW and NWO is a project which the KNAW and NWO recently supported with 650.000 €.recently supported with 650.000 €.

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Who recognised, after France, Who recognised, after France, the USA the first?the USA the first?

A.A. Piece of cake: the Netherlands.Piece of cake: the Netherlands.

B.B. Piece of cake: Fryslân.Piece of cake: Fryslân.

C.C. The parliament of Schleswig-Holstein The parliament of Schleswig-Holstein (North Frisians).(North Frisians).

D.D. The Swiss.The Swiss.

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The official name of Fryslân is:The official name of Fryslân is:

A.A. Frisia MagnaFrisia Magna

B.B. Zeven Friesche ZeelandenZeven Friesche Zeelanden

C.C. FryslânFryslân

D.D. FrieslandFriesland

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What are the Zeven Friese What are the Zeven Friese Zeelanden? Zeelanden? (Seven Frisian Seacountries)(Seven Frisian Seacountries)

A.A. A European region nowadays.A European region nowadays.

B.B. A farmers state with an own parliament in A farmers state with an own parliament in the tenth century.the tenth century.

C.C. A failed Frisian NATO of the fourteenth A failed Frisian NATO of the fourteenth century.century.

D.D. Hoax!Hoax!

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How many EU citizens speak a How many EU citizens speak a minority language?minority language?

A.A. 5 million5 million

B.B. 15 million15 million

C.C. 30 million30 million

D.D. 45 million45 million

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Is Frisian a language?Is Frisian a language?

A.A. Yes.Yes.

B.B. No.No.

C.C. It is a dialect.It is a dialect.

D.D. It is a language family.It is a language family.

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What are nowadays the members What are nowadays the members of the Frisian language family?of the Frisian language family?

A.A. Frisian, West Frisian, East Frisian.Frisian, West Frisian, East Frisian.

B.B. Frisian, Sater Frisian, North Frisian.Frisian, Sater Frisian, North Frisian.

C.C. North Frisian, South Frisian, Frisian.North Frisian, South Frisian, Frisian.

D.D. Frisian, Gronings, East Frisian, West Frisian, Gronings, East Frisian, West Frisian.Frisian.

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Did the people in the Province of Did the people in the Province of Groningen ever speak Frisian?Groningen ever speak Frisian?

A.A. Yes, but at that time Ron Jans wasn’t the Yes, but at that time Ron Jans wasn’t the football coach of FC Groningen yet.football coach of FC Groningen yet.

B.B. Just in the western part of the province.Just in the western part of the province.

C.C. Yes, until well into the Middle Ages.Yes, until well into the Middle Ages.

D.D. No, Lower Saxon.No, Lower Saxon.

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What did Napoleon for Fryslân?What did Napoleon for Fryslân?

A.A. He closed the University of Franeker.He closed the University of Franeker.

B.B. Heavy government tasks were moved from Heavy government tasks were moved from Ljouwert to The Hague.Ljouwert to The Hague.

C.C. Everyone got a last name.Everyone got a last name.

D.D. Open boarders at Wolvegea and elsewhere Open boarders at Wolvegea and elsewhere along the province boarders.along the province boarders.

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When did the first Frisian When did the first Frisian translation of the Bible appear?translation of the Bible appear?

A.A. 18431843

B.B. 19431943

C.C. Still working on it.Still working on it.

D.D. 17431743

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What are the minority languages What are the minority languages in the United Kingdom?in the United Kingdom?

A.A. Irish, Scots, Welsh.Irish, Scots, Welsh.

B.B. Gaelic, Welsh, Scots.Gaelic, Welsh, Scots.

C.C. Welsh, Welsh, ScotsScots, Manx, Gaelic, Cornish., Manx, Gaelic, Cornish.

D.D. Gaelic, Scots, Welsh, Manx.Gaelic, Scots, Welsh, Manx.

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Does primary education in Does primary education in Fryslân have a minimum amount Fryslân have a minimum amount

of hours Frisian in the of hours Frisian in the curriculum?curriculum?

A.A. The law says nothing about a reThe law says nothing about a requiredquired number of hours.number of hours.

B.B. 1 hour Frisian education per we1 hour Frisian education per week isek is compulsory.compulsory.

C.C. 3 hours Frisian education per week is 3 hours Frisian education per week is compulsory.compulsory.

D.D. 1 day a week Frisian education is 1 day a week Frisian education is compulsory.compulsory.

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When was the first tv-When was the first tv-broadcasting of Omrop Fryslân?broadcasting of Omrop Fryslân?

A.A. 01.02.199401.02.1994

B.B. 01.02.197401.02.1974

C.C. 01.02.198401.02.1984

D.D. Omrop Fryslân has only radio-broadcasting.Omrop Fryslân has only radio-broadcasting.

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The last official change of the The last official change of the Frisian spelling is made in …Frisian spelling is made in …

A.A. There is no general accepted spelling for There is no general accepted spelling for the Frisian language. the Frisian language.

B.B. 19801980

C.C. 18801880

D.D. 19461946

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When did the Netherlands ratify When did the Netherlands ratify the European Charter for the European Charter for

Regional and Minority Regional and Minority languages?languages?

A.A. 1996.1996.

B.B. Not ratified.Not ratified.

C.C. 1976.1976.

D.D. Such a Charter doesn’t exist.Such a Charter doesn’t exist.

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When has Fryslân been When has Fryslân been independent for a short while?independent for a short while?

A.A. In 1803, during a reform by Napoleon.In 1803, during a reform by Napoleon.

B.B. In 1831, during the Belgium battle.In 1831, during the Belgium battle.

C.C. In 1853, because of an administrative In 1853, because of an administrative mistake during the state reform of that year.mistake during the state reform of that year.

D.D. Hoax! Never.Hoax! Never.

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What are the minority languages What are the minority languages in Spain?in Spain?

A.A. Portuguese, Basque, CatalanPortuguese, Basque, Catalan

B.B. Catalan, Moroccan, GalicianCatalan, Moroccan, Galician

C.C. Basque, Galician, CatalanBasque, Galician, Catalan

D.D. Catalan, Andorran, BasqueCatalan, Andorran, Basque

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Which Latin classic isn’t Which Latin classic isn’t translated to Frisian?translated to Frisian?

A.A. Vergilius - GeorgicaVergilius - Georgica

B.B. Seneca - TroadesSeneca - Troades

C.C. Boethius - De Consolatione PhilosophiaeBoethius - De Consolatione Philosophiae

D.D. Thomas a Kempis - Imitatio ChristiThomas a Kempis - Imitatio Christi

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Immigrants in Fryslân are Immigrants in Fryslân are mainly:mainly:

A.A. Turks and Moroccans.Turks and Moroccans.

B.B. Surinam and Iraqi.Surinam and Iraqi.

C.C. Turks and Surinam.Turks and Surinam.

D.D. Iraqi and Moroccans.Iraqi and Moroccans.

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The word “Fries” derives from:The word “Fries” derives from:

A.A. the Celtic stem Parisii (p>f, see also pater > the Celtic stem Parisii (p>f, see also pater > fader), therefore Frisii.fader), therefore Frisii.

B.B. ““with curly hair”, compare the Frisian word with curly hair”, compare the Frisian word “frisearen” (to curl).“frisearen” (to curl).

C.C. is unknown.is unknown.

D.D. the name of the first King Friso, after whom the name of the first King Friso, after whom the nowadays prince Friso is named.the nowadays prince Friso is named.

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Old Frisian …Old Frisian …

A.A. constitutes with Old English a separate constitutes with Old English a separate branch in the family tree of languages.branch in the family tree of languages.

B.B. constitutes a separate branch with Old constitutes a separate branch with Old Dutch and Old Norse.Dutch and Old Norse.

C.C. resembles Old English the most within the resembles Old English the most within the Old Germanic language continuum.Old Germanic language continuum.

D.D. resembles Old Norse the most within that resembles Old Norse the most within that same continuum.same continuum.

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What insult indicates compensation What insult indicates compensation in the Old Frisian Law?in the Old Frisian Law?

A.A. Throw someone in such deep water, that his Throw someone in such deep water, that his head dunks under the water, his hands and head dunks under the water, his hands and feet can’t touch the bottom, with his eyes he feet can’t touch the bottom, with his eyes he can’t see the sky and his ears can’t hear the can’t see the sky and his ears can’t hear the calls of the crowd. calls of the crowd.

B.B. Hit someone that hard that his food comes out Hit someone that hard that his food comes out at two sides at once.at two sides at once.

C.C. Jump someone on his back so he falls in the Jump someone on his back so he falls in the mud, and call him names in the meanwhile.mud, and call him names in the meanwhile.

D.D. Put someone's beard on fire while he sleeps.Put someone's beard on fire while he sleeps.

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How many municipalities counts How many municipalities counts Fryslân nowadays?Fryslân nowadays?

A.A. 1111

B.B. 3131

C.C. 2424

D.D. 4444

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In 2005 the Netherlands had In 2005 the Netherlands had nearly 1.5 million milk cows. How nearly 1.5 million milk cows. How

many are there in the Frisian many are there in the Frisian grasslands?grasslands?

A.A. 150.000150.000

B.B. 250.000250.000

C.C. 300.000300.000

D.D. 500.000500.000

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What percentage of the Frisian What percentage of the Frisian soil is used for agriculture?soil is used for agriculture?

A.A. 50 %50 %

B.B. 80 %80 %

C.C. 65 %65 %

D.D. 90 %90 %

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From what year dates the oldest, From what year dates the oldest, still active, Frisian company?still active, Frisian company?

A.A. 18031803

B.B. 17031703

C.C. 16031603

D.D. 15031503

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Who was the first Frisian Stadholder Who was the first Frisian Stadholder from the Nassau-family?from the Nassau-family?

A.A. Ernst Casimir.Ernst Casimir.

B.B. Hendrik Casimir.Hendrik Casimir.

C.C. Willem Lodewijk (Willem Lodewijk (ÚsÚs Heit). Heit).

D.D. Willem van Oranje.Willem van Oranje.

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Which sport is practised mostly Which sport is practised mostly by the inhabitants of Fryslânby the inhabitants of Fryslân? ?

A.A. Korfball.Korfball.

B.B. Skating.Skating.

C.C. Soccer.Soccer.

D.D. Swimming.Swimming.

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Which mother language is not Which mother language is not present between the present between the

schoolchildren in Ljouwert?schoolchildren in Ljouwert?A.A. Armenian.Armenian.

B.B. Nepalese.Nepalese.

C.C. Norwegian.Norwegian.

D.D. Sorbian.Sorbian.

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What is the oldest newspaper of What is the oldest newspaper of Fryslân (1752)?Fryslân (1752)?

A.A. Bolswards NieuwsbladBolswards Nieuwsblad

B.B. Friesch DagbladFriesch Dagblad

C.C. Leeuwarder CourantLeeuwarder Courant

D.D. Nieuwe Dockumer CourantNieuwe Dockumer Courant

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Oldehove, the tower in Ljouwert, Oldehove, the tower in Ljouwert, is leaning over, just like the is leaning over, just like the

tower of Pisa. How many meters tower of Pisa. How many meters is the Oldehove out of plumb? is the Oldehove out of plumb?

A.A. 0,90 meter0,90 meter

B.B. 1,70 meter1,70 meter

C.C. 1,20 meter1,20 meter

D.D. 2,00 meter2,00 meter

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Which classic Greek book is not Which classic Greek book is not translated into Frisian?translated into Frisian?

A.A. Homeros - Ilias.Homeros - Ilias.

B.B. Sofocles - Oedipus the King.Sofocles - Oedipus the King.

C.C. Plato - Symposion.Plato - Symposion.

D.D. Homeros - Odyssee.Homeros - Odyssee.