Question 29/80 · KNM · History and geography
When was the Netherlands occupied by Germany?
🇳🇱 Wanneer was Nederland bezet door Duitsland?
Answers
- 1940–1945 (1940–1945)
- 1914–1918 (1914–1918)
- 1800–1813 (1800–1813)
- 1950–1955 (1950–1955)
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✓ Correct answer: A. 1940–1945
Explanation: Tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog was Nederland van mei 1940 tot mei 1945 bezet door Duitsland.
Translation: 1940–1945
During the Second World War the Netherlands was occupied by Germany from May 1940 to May 1945.
During the Second World War the Netherlands was occupied by Germany from May 1940 to May 1945.
Why are the other answers wrong?
- B. 1914–1918: 1914–1918 was the First World War. The Netherlands stayed neutral then.
- C. 1800–1813: 1800–1813 was the French period, not the German occupation.
- D. 1950–1955: In 1950–1955 the war was already over.
💡 Tip: Link the years to the holidays: the occupation ended on 5 May 1945, Liberation Day.
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