Belgium Quiz Part 2: Chocolates, Diamonds, and Comic Strips

How well do you know Belgium?

Test your knowledge of Belgium with these 10 questions. Choose the best answer for each question and see your score at the end!

• 1. Belgium is famously divided into three regions. Which of these is NOT one of them?

  • (A) Flanders (Flemish Region)
  • (B) Wallonia (Walloon Region)
  • (C) Brussels-Capital Region
  • (D) Luxembourg

• 2. What is a common social custom when greeting friends in Belgium?

  • (A) A formal bow
  • (B) A simple handshake
  • (C) Three kisses on the cheek, alternating sides (in some regions)
  • (D) A wave from a distance

• 3. What is "Waterzooi," a traditional Belgian stew?

  • (A) A rich beef and beer stew
  • (B) A creamy stew made with fish or chicken, vegetables, and broth
  • (C) A spicy sausage soup
  • (D) A cold vegetable soup

• 4. What is the Belgian attitude towards punctuality in business and formal settings?

  • (A) Being late is considered fashionable
  • (B) Punctuality is highly valued and expected
  • (C) The meeting time is just a suggestion
  • (D) It is polite to arrive at least 30 minutes late

• 5. Besides chocolate and waffles, Belgium is a world-renowned producer of what?

  • (A) High-quality lace
  • (B) Olive oil
  • (C) Coffee beans
  • (D) Electronic gadgets

• 6. The city of Antwerp is globally recognized as a major center for what industry?

  • (A) The film industry
  • (B) The diamond trade
  • (C) The technology sector
  • (D) The fashion industry

• 7. What is a key aspect of gift-giving etiquette in Belgium?

  • (A) Gifts are opened in private, away from the giver
  • (B) It is customary to open a gift immediately upon receiving it
  • (C) Giving overly expensive gifts is the norm
  • (D) Giving flowers is considered bad luck

• 8. What is the role of family in Belgian life?

  • (A) Belgians are fiercely individualistic and family has little importance
  • (B) The immediate family is the core of the social structure and is a source of great pride
  • (C) Extended family members all live in the same household
  • (D) Family decisions are made by the youngest members

• 9. The Ardennes, a region of extensive forests and hills, is located in which part of Belgium?

  • (A) The coastal plains
  • (B) The southeast (Wallonia)
  • (C) The northern border with the Netherlands
  • (D) The city of Brussels

• 10. What is a common characteristic of conversation style with Belgians you don't know well?

  • (A) They immediately ask personal questions about salary and relationships
  • (B) They are generally reserved and private, avoiding personal topics at first
  • (C) They are very loud and boisterous
  • (D) They communicate primarily through gestures