THE EUROPEAN UNION QUIZ

1 In 1957, six countries came together to form the original European Economic Community: France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and which other? A Liechtenstein B Austria C Luxembourg

1 In 1957, six countries came together to form the original European Economic Community: France, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Italy and which other? A Liechtenstein B Austria C Luxembourg

2 In which treaty was the name 'The European Union' first used? A. Paris B. Maastricht C. Amsterdam

2 In which treaty was the name 'The European Union' first used? A. Paris B. Maastricht C. Amsterdam

3 The Maastricht Treaty also laid the foundations for a single currency. Where is Maastricht? A South-east Netherlands B North-east Belgium C Luxembourg

3 The Maastricht Treaty also laid the foundations for a single currency. Where is Maastricht? A South-east Netherlands A South-east Netherlands B North-east Belgium C Luxembourg

4 Which six countries were the founding members of the European Union (EU)? Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands &... A The UK B Spain C West Germany

4 Which six countries were the founding members of the European Union (EU)? Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands &... A The UK B Spain C West Germany

5 Which of the following is not a European Union institution? the European Commission the Council of the European Union the European Council the European Court of Human Rights the Court of Justice of the European Union the European Central Bank the Court of Auditors the European Parliament

5 Which of the following is not a European Union institution? the European Commission the Council of the European Union the European Council the European Court of Human Rights the European Court of Human Rights the Court of Justice of the European Union the European Central Bank the Court of Auditors the European Parliament

6 The European Parliament is elected every five years by _________. A European MPs B European citizens C European Prime Ministers

6 The European Parliament is elected every five years by _________. A European MPs B European citizens C European Prime Ministers

7 How many stars are there on the European Flag? A 12 B 15 C 9

7 How many stars are there on the European Flag? A 12 B 15 C 9

8 Who is regarded as the 'chief architect' of European Unity? A Robert Schuman B Jean Monnet C Winston Churchill

8 Who is regarded as the 'chief architect' of European Unity? A Robert Schuman B Jean Monnet C Winston Churchill

9 When you cross the border from Germany to the Netherlands without showing your passport, you do so due to: A The Maastricht Treaty B The Schengen Agreement C The Brussels Agreement

9 When you cross the border from Germany to the Netherlands without showing your passport, you do so due to: A The Maastricht Treaty B The Schengen Agreement C The Brussels Agreement

10 Which organisation implies deeper political intergration? A NAFTA B NATO C European Union

10 Which organisation implies deeper political intergration? A NAFTA B NATO C European Union

11 The EU is a member of the United Nations. TRUEFALSE

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12 Who is the president of the European Union? A Tony Blair B José Manuel Barroso C There is no European President

12 Who is the president of the European Union? A Tony Blair B José Manuel Barroso C There is no European President

13 The Presidency of the European Union is rotated every________ months? A 6 B 12 C 4

13 The Presidency of the European Union is rotated every________ months? A 6 B 12 C 4

14 What is the anthem of the European Union? A Carmen (Bizet) B Ode to Joy (Beethoven) C Salzburg Symphony (Mozart)

14 What is the anthem of the European Union? A Carmen (Bizet) B Ode to Joy (Beethoven) C Salzburg Symphony (Mozart)

15 Both Finland and Norway are the members of the EU. TRUE TRUE FALSE FALSE

15 Both Finland and Norway are the members of the EU. TRUE TRUE FALSE

16 Which of the following has a reputation for being a 'reluctant' member of the European Union? 16 Which of the following has a reputation for being a 'reluctant' member of the European Union? A France B the UK C Germany

16 Which of the following has a reputation for being a 'reluctant' member of the European Union? 16 Which of the following has a reputation for being a 'reluctant' member of the European Union? A France B the UK C Germany

17 In terms of population, what is the largest city in the EU? A London, UK B Berlin, Germany C Madrid, Spain

17 In terms of population, what is the largest city in the EU? A London, UK B Berlin, Germany C Madrid, Spain

18 Which Member State is the smallest in area? A Latvia B Vatican City C Malta

18 Which Member State is the smallest in area? A Latvia B Vatican City C Malta

19 The European Central Bank (ECB), is the institution responsible for the management of ____________. A the euro and fiscal policy in the Eurozone of the European Union. B the euro and monetary policy in the Eurozone of the European Union. C the euro and trade policy in the Eurozone of theEuropean Union.

19 The European Central Bank (ECB), is the institution responsible for the management of ____________. A the euro and fiscal policy in the Eurozone of the European Union. B the euro and monetary policy in the Eurozone of the European Union. C the euro and trade policy in the Eurozone of theEuropean Union.

20 Who was named the first president of the European Central Bank? A Jean Monnet B Robert Schuman C Win Duisenberg

20 Who was named the first president of the European Central Bank? A Jean Monnet B Robert Schuman C Win Duisenberg

21 What was the former name of the currency for Europe, now known as the Euro? A E-mark B ECU C Sterling

21 What was the former name of the currency for Europe, now known as the Euro? A E-mark B ECU C Sterling

22 When did the Euro begin circulation? A 1998 B 2000 C 2002

22 When did the Euro begin circulation? A 1998 B 2000 C 2002

23 The currency used in Ukraine is called the Dinar. TRUE TRUE FALSE FALSE

23 The currency used in Hungary is called the Dinar. TRUE TRUE FALSE FALSE

24 In what year was the Eurovision Song Contest first broadcast? A 1949 B 1961 C 1956

24 In what year was the Eurovision Song Contest first broadcast? A 1949 B 1961 C 1956