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WorksheetsY9 EU Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
How many countries were member states of the European Union by 2014?
15
25
26
28
What is one purpose of the European Union?
To develop a common language between countries
To prevent trading between countries in the European Union
To allow the creation of the Eurovision song contest
To set goals and targets for looking after the environment
What goal have the EU set to combat climate change?
Increase the use of non-renewable energy by 2020
Completely phase out the use of non-renewable energy by 2020
Increase the number of 'cycle cities' in Europe
Cut energy use by 20 per cent by 2020
How have transport links in the UK been improved?
The rise of budget airlines
The introduction of the Euro
Better internet links
Increased number of trains from Europe
How many time zones does the EU cover
1
2
3
5
What must a member of the European Union have?
A deep water port for trade
A Eurovision song entry
A unique language
A democratic government
How is the European Union funded?
Import taxes, VAT and a percentage of each country's GNI
Sales of goods within the EU
Council tax paid by EU citizens
An annual subscription fee
Which is at present NOT a member of the EU?
United Kingdom
Germany
Norway
France
What is a main reason why countries use a common currency?
To make it easier to trade with each other
So people don't get confused over which coin to use
So that other countries will feel left out
To promote even economic development
What is a disadvantage of being in the Eurozone?
Banks are owned by other countries
Loss of identity
Eurovision
Reduction in price differences between countries
