European Cooperation Quiz

What was the name of the group formed in 1951 by countries like Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany to work together on coal and steel?

• European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)

• European Union (EU)

• European Economic Community (EEC)

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

In which year was the European Economic Community (EEC) created to make it easier for countries to trade with each other?

• 1993

• 1957

• 1945

• 1951

What is the common currency shared by the countries in the European Union (EU)?

• Pound Sterling

• Euro

• Yen

• Dollar

How many nations are currently part of the European Union (EU)?

• 35

• 27

• 15

• 40

Which of the following is NOT a unitary government?

• Sweden

• Germany

• Denmark

• France

In a federalist system, where is the power primarily shared with by the central government ?

• Central government

• States or provinces

• European Union

• International organizations

Which country has a federalist type of government?

• Russia

• Sweden

• United States

• France

What is the main difference between a unitary system and a federal system?

• The central government is like the boss in a unitary system

• Both systems have the same power structure

• The power is divided between the central government and smaller parts in a unitary system

• The central government is in charge of everything in a federal system

Which organization aimed to make it less likely for European countries to fight each other again right after World War II?

• North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• United Nations (UN)

• European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)

• European Union (EU)

What was the focus of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?

• Improving healthcare systems

• Developing space technology

• Promoting cultural exchange

• Sharing and working together on coal and steel