SOUTH-HOLLAND

QUESTIONS

INDEX History Economy Tourism Education Sport and celebrities

HISTORY What was the earlier name of South-Holland? When did it become South- Holland?

In which city was the fight with the German?

In what year was the fight with the German?

In World War II, Germany invaded Rotterdam, why Rotterdam?

In World War II, Germany invaded also The Hague, why The Hague?

When did Rotterdam get city rights? What didi the Dutch people call the

century where Rotterdam became a business city?

1.Since when exist South-Holland ?

2.What was the first name of the province?

3. Why it is divided into two parts? (North- and South Holland)

4. In which year there was a famine in South Holland?

5. How many people died in the Province of South Holland?

6. What was given as a support for the poor people?:

7.When was South Holland founded?

8. Many migrants came to South-Holland. Who were they?

ECONOMY 1. South-Holland is very important for the

Dutch economy. Why ?

2. Why is the harbour of Rotterdam so special ?

3. Which big company do you have in Pernis (Rotterdam) ?

4. Which products do the Dutch ships export ?

5. What is more comment in South-Holland ?- Wind energy or- Electric energy

6. With which states does South-Holland work together ?

7.What is the europoort?

8.What are the three most important economic cities in South-Holland?

TOURISM 1.What is the highest building in South-

Holland?

2.How many tourists visit South-Holland each year?

3.What is the name of the miniature city in The Hague?

4.When was Madurodam built?

5.How tall is The Euromast?

6.When was the Euromast built?

7.What is very populair in Scheveningen?

8.in which city is the museum Archeon located?

EDUCATION 1.Are there any international schools in

Rotterdam?

2.If there is/are any international school(s) what is/are the name(s) of the school(s)?

3.What are the best universities in South-Holland?

4.When was Hoge School Rotterdam founded?

5.Who was Desiderius Erasmus?

6.What makes Erasmus MC special?

7. Where does HAVO and VWO stands for?

SPORT AND CELEBRITIES 1. One of the two most famous soccer

teams in Holland are from South-Holland, what is the name of this team?

2.From which city in South-Holland is Ado Denhaag and what do they play?

3. Which famous dutch goalkeeper was born in South-Holland?

4. What is the second football team of Rotterdam?

5. Which kickboxer could you find in the Golden Glory gym in Rotterdam?

6. When and where was Francisco Elson born (Francisco Elson is a proffesional NBA player) ?

7. What is the name of the famous tennis tournament in Rotterdam?

8. When was the World Port Tournament: baseball first played?