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Y9 EU Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many countries were member states of the European Union by 2014?

a)

15

b)

25

c)

26

d)

28

2.

What is one purpose of the European Union?

a)

To develop a common language between countries

b)

To prevent trading between countries in the European Union

c)

To allow the creation of the Eurovision song contest

d)

To set goals and targets for looking after the environment

3.

What goal have the EU set to combat climate change?

a)

Increase the use of non-renewable energy by 2020

b)

Completely phase out the use of non-renewable energy by 2020

c)

Increase the number of 'cycle cities' in Europe

d)

Cut energy use by 20 per cent by 2020

4.

How have transport links in the UK been improved?

a)

The rise of budget airlines

b)

The introduction of the Euro

c)

Better internet links

d)

Increased number of trains from Europe

5.

How many time zones does the EU cover

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5

6.

What must a member of the European Union have?

a)

A deep water port for trade

b)

A Eurovision song entry

c)

A unique language

d)

A democratic government

7.

How is the European Union funded?

a)

Import taxes, VAT and a percentage of each country's GNI

b)

Sales of goods within the EU

c)

Council tax paid by EU citizens

d)

An annual subscription fee

8.

Which is at present NOT a member of the EU?

a)

United Kingdom

b)

Germany

c)

Norway

d)

France

9.

What is a main reason why countries use a common currency?

a)

To make it easier to trade with each other

b)

So people don't get confused over which coin to use

c)

So that other countries will feel left out

d)

To promote even economic development

10.

What is a disadvantage of being in the Eurozone?

a)

Banks are owned by other countries

b)

Loss of identity

c)

Eurovision

d)

Reduction in price differences between countries