Reading about Trouble in Europe

In order to better communicate with people from other countries, most Europeans learn to speak ______ as a second language.

• French
• German
• English
• Spanish

Which European confederation has 24 official languages in order to help its members better communicate?

• OPEC

• NAFTA

• NCAA

• EU

All of the following are causes of air pollution and acid rain except for

• burning fossil fuels like coal
• vehicle emissions into the air
• manufacturing
• solar, wind and water power

• Iceland
• Ireland
• United Kingdom
• Denmark

a group of countries that trade without restrictions or tariffs

• free enterprise

• NATO

• free trade

• common market

a common currency (money) used by several EU

• Euro

• Pound

• Dollar

• Franc

What big problems did Europe face after World War II?

• civil war in Western Europe

• drought and famine

• refugees and radiation

• ruined economies and destroyed land

Why did some European countries want to join supranational organizations after World War II?

• By banding together, countries could distribute natural resources equally among member nations.

• By banding together, countries could improve communication with each other.

• By banding together, smaller countries could combine their power and resources to combat the spread and influence of the Soviet Union.

• By banding together, smaller countries could pressure the Soviet Union to abandon communism.

How many countries belong to the EU today?

• 37

• 50

• 28

• 19

Which is an example of a common market?

• United Nations

• European Union

• NATO

• International Criminal Court