Manneken Pis, a famous small bronze statue in Brussels, shows what?

A little boy urinating into a fountain

Belgium Quiz: Waffles, Chocolate, Comics and Castles

This Belgium quiz explores the small country at the heart of Europe, from Brussels with its Grand-Place, Atomium and Manneken Pis to the canals of Bruges, its three official languages, the European Union institutions, Tintin and other comics, Belgian waffles, fries and world-famous chocolate. Ten questions.

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Capital
What is the capital of Belgium, also home to key European Union institutions?
Landmarks
Which giant structure in Brussels, built for the 1958 World's Fair, looks like an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times?
Statues
Manneken Pis, a famous small bronze statue in Brussels, shows what?
Languages
How many official languages does Belgium have?
Cities
Which medieval city, famous for canals and lace, is often called the Venice of the North?
Comics
Which young reporter, always with his dog Snowy, was created by Belgian artist Hergé?
Food
Which popular snack, often served in a paper cone with mayonnaise, do Belgians claim to have invented?
History
Which famous battle in 1815, where Napoleon was defeated, took place near Brussels?
Food
Which two styles of Belgian waffle are most famous?
Art
Which Flemish Renaissance masterpiece, painted by the van Eyck brothers, is displayed in Ghent's cathedral?

Explanations: answer key for all 10 questions

Q1: What is the capital of Belgium, also home to key European Union institutions?
Answer: Brussels
Brussels hosts the European Commission and the headquarters of NATO, which is why it is often called the capital of Europe.
Q2: Which giant structure in Brussels, built for the 1958 World's Fair, looks like an iron crystal magnified 165 billion times?
Answer: The Atomium
The Atomium has nine connected spheres with exhibitions and a restaurant at the top. It has become a symbol of Brussels.
Q3: Manneken Pis, a famous small bronze statue in Brussels, shows what?
Answer: A little boy urinating into a fountain
The statue is dressed in costumes on special days and has a wardrobe of more than 1,000 outfits, kept in a museum.
Q4: How many official languages does Belgium have?
Answer: Three
Belgium's official languages are Dutch, French and German. Dutch is spoken mainly in Flanders and French in Wallonia.
Q5: Which medieval city, famous for canals and lace, is often called the Venice of the North?
Answer: Bruges
Bruges's historic center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its Belfry tower has 366 steps to the top.
Q6: Which young reporter, always with his dog Snowy, was created by Belgian artist Hergé?
Answer: Tintin
Tintin first appeared in 1929. Belgium is a comics superpower, also home to the Smurfs and a comic strip museum in Brussels.
Q7: Which popular snack, often served in a paper cone with mayonnaise, do Belgians claim to have invented?
Answer: French fries
Belgians call them frites and often fry them twice for extra crispness. Friteries can be found in almost every town.
Q8: Which famous battle in 1815, where Napoleon was defeated, took place near Brussels?
Answer: Waterloo
The battlefield is marked by the Lion's Mound, an artificial hill with a lion statue on top, and a large museum.
Q9: Which two styles of Belgian waffle are most famous?
Answer: Brussels and Liège waffles
Brussels waffles are light and rectangular, while Liège waffles are denser, sweeter and have caramelized sugar pearls.
Q10: Which Flemish Renaissance masterpiece, painted by the van Eyck brothers, is displayed in Ghent's cathedral?
Answer: The Ghent Altarpiece
The Ghent Altarpiece, or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb, was completed in 1432. It is one of the most stolen artworks in history.

Belgium Quiz – Small Country, Big Flavors

Belgium is a small country in Western Europe, bordered by France, the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg, with a short coastline on the North Sea. Despite its size, it plays a big role in European politics and culture. Brussels, the capital, is home to the main institutions of the European Union and NATO, earning it the nickname capital of Europe.

Belgium is divided into regions with different languages. In the north, Flanders speaks Dutch; in the south, Wallonia speaks French; and a small German-speaking community lives in the east. Brussels is officially bilingual. This mix of cultures shapes everything from politics to food, and Belgium has three official languages.

The country's history is rich and sometimes dramatic. Medieval cities such as Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp grew wealthy from cloth and trade, building grand guildhalls, belfries and cathedrals. Flemish painters such as Jan van Eyck, Pieter Bruegel and Peter Paul Rubens created masterpieces. Belgium became independent in 1830, and its land saw major battles, including Waterloo in 1815 and fighting in both World Wars.

Belgians are proud of their food. Chocolate makers have made the country famous for pralines, and Belgian waffles, fries and hundreds of beers are loved around the world. Belgium is also a home of comics, from Tintin to the Smurfs. Landmarks such as the Grand-Place, the Atomium and Manneken Pis attract millions of visitors to Brussels every year.

This quiz covers the geography, history, art, comics and food of Belgium.

What This Quiz Teaches

This quiz is perfect for travelers, chocolate lovers and comic fans.

Why Brussels is called the capital of Europe
Belgium's three official languages
Famous landmarks like the Atomium and Manneken Pis
Historic cities such as Bruges and Ghent
Belgian comics and art
Waffles, fries and chocolate

Quick Facts About Belgium

The saxophone was invented by Belgian Adolphe Sax in the 1840s.
Belgium uses the euro as its currency.
The Grand-Place in Brussels is covered with a huge flower carpet every two years.
Antwerp is one of the world's most important diamond trading centers.
Belgium has one of the densest railway networks in the world.
Spa, a Belgian town, gave its name to health resorts everywhere.