- 1. The province of Namur is located in which region of Belgium? This region is known for its Ardennes forests and rolling hills. What is the name of this Belgian region?
A) Wallonia
B) Liège
C) Flanders
D) Brussels-Capital Region
- 2. What is the capital city of the province of Namur?
A) Gembloux
B) Andenne
C) Dinant
D) Namur
- 3. The citadel of Namur is a prominent historical landmark. Which river flows past the citadel?
A) Meuse
B) Sambre
C) Ourthe
D) Escaut
- 4. Which of these towns in Namur province is famous for its connection to the saxophone?
A) Philippeville
B) Walcourt
C) Beaumont
D) Dinant
- 5. The Ardennes forest significantly covers parts of Namur province. What is the primary type of tree found in abundance in the Ardennes?
A) Birch
B) Beech
C) Pine
D) Oak
- 6. The province of Namur is bordered by which other Belgian provinces?
A) Antwerp, East Flanders, and West Flanders
B) Flemish Brabant, Limburg, and Liège
C) West Flanders, Hainaut, and East Flanders
D) Liège, Hainaut, and Brabant Wallon
- 7. What is the official language spoken in the province of Namur?
A) English
B) German
C) Dutch
D) French
- 8. Which of these cities in Namur is known for its abbey and the Trappist beer produced there?
A) Fosses-la-Ville
B) Rochefort
C) Sambreville
D) Ath
- 9. The River Meuse is a major waterway flowing through Namur province. Where does the River Meuse eventually flow into?
A) North Sea
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Mediterranean Sea
D) Baltic Sea
- 10. Which historical event is strongly associated with the Citadel of Bouvignes, located in Namur province?
A) Congress of Vienna
B) Battle of Waterloo
C) Siege of 1554
D) Treaty of Verdun
- 11. The region is known for its caves. Which of these cave systems is a popular tourist attraction in Namur province?
A) Clamouse Caves
B) Postojna Caves
C) Han Caves
D) Neptune Caves
- 12. What is the main industry in the more rural areas of Namur province?
A) Agriculture
B) Tourism
C) Manufacturing
D) Mining
- 13. The annual "Fêtes de Wallonie" is a significant celebration in Namur. Which month does it typically take place?
A) July
B) September
C) August
D) October
- 14. Which of these towns is known for its thermal baths and is a spa town in Namur province?
A) Koksijde
B) Ostend
C) Knokke-Heist
D) Spa
- 15. The Battle of the Golden Spurs, a significant historical battle in Belgium, involved Flemish militias. While not primarily in Namur, which neighboring region did it impact?
A) Wallonia
B) Hainaut
C) Brussels
D) Flanders
- 16. The "Bataille des Trois Rois" is a traditional folklore event in Namur. What is it generally about?
A) A sporting competition
B) A military parade
C) A festive reenactment
D) A religious procession
- 17. Which UNESCO World Heritage site is located in the province of Namur and is famous for its collegiate church?
A) Belfry of Bruges
B) Notre-Dame Cathedral
C) Collegiate Church of Saint Gertrude
D) Atomium
- 18. The "Chasseurs Ardennais" are a well-known military unit historically associated with which region of Belgium?
A) Ardennes (including Namur)
B) Flanders
C) Brussels
D) Liège
- 19. What is the approximate population of the province of Namur?
A) Around 500,000
B) Around 100,000
C) Around 250,000
D) Around 1,000,000
- 20. The "Maison du Bailli" is a significant historical building in which town of Namur province?
A) Namur
B) Rochefort
C) Chastre
D) Dinant
- 21. What is the highest point in the province of Namur, often considered part of the Ardennes plateau?
A) Signal de Botrange
B) Mont Goutelle
C) Barrage de la Gileppe
D) Mont des Mémories
- 22. Which Belgian king is closely associated with the construction of the Citadel of Namur?
A) Albert I
B) Baudouin
C) William I of the Netherlands
D) Leopold I
- 23. The province of Namur is known for its culinary specialties. Which of these is a common local delicacy?
A) Fries
B) Chocolate
C) Ardennes ham
D) Waffles
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