Schengen Area Knowledge Assessment

The video provides a comprehensive overview of the Schengen Area, detailing its history, benefits, and key facts. It covers the establishment of the Schengen Agreement, the gradual expansion of member countries, and the benefits of free movement within Europe. The video also highlights future changes, including the introduction of a smart border system and the potential addition of Bulgaria and Romania to the Schengen Area.

What is the primary purpose of the Schengen Area?

• To establish a European military alliance

• To allow free movement of people, goods, services, and capital

• To promote European cultural exchange

• To create a single European currency

Which of the following is a benefit of the Schengen Area?

• Unified language policy

• Simplified exchange between countries

• Centralized government

• Increased military cooperation

How many European member countries are currently in the Schengen Area?

• 56

• 26

• 36

• 46

What percentage of the Schengen Area's external borders is made up of sea?

• 20%

• 50%

• 100%

• 80%

When was the Schengen Agreement first signed?

• 1995

• 1990

• 1985

• 1984

Which countries were the first to sign the Schengen Agreement?

• Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Iceland

• Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece

• France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands

• Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia

Which country joined the Schengen Area in 1995?

• Austria

• Italy

• Greece

• Portugal

What is the Schengen Information System (SIS)?

• A database for European cultural heritage

• A network for European educational institutions

• A single police database for Schengen countries

• A system for tracking European economic data

What is the 'smart border' program expected to include?

• A new European currency

• An improved entry and exit system

• A unified European military

• A centralized European government

Which two countries are expected to join the Schengen Area soon?

• Bulgaria and Romania

• Ukraine and Belarus

• Croatia and Serbia

• Turkey and Cyprus