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WorksheetsWhat do you know about the EU
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Who were the founding members of the EU?
Belgium. France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Spain
Belgium. France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Belgium. France, Germany, Luxembourg , Denmark and the Netherlands
What was the organisation they created in 1957 called?
The European Economic Community
The European Coal and Steel Community
The European Economic and Social Community
The first enlargement of the EU in 1973 brought its membership to nine.
Which were these three new countries?
Denmark, Ireland and UK
Norway, Denmark and Spain
UK, Norway and Iceland
The fall of the Berlin Wall cleared the way for central and eastern European countries that were previously controlled by the former Soviet Union to reform their systems and join the EU.
Which of these statements is true?
10 central and european countries joines EU in 2004 bringing the EU membership to 25
8 countries from eastern and central Europe and 2 mediteterranean islands joined the EU in 2004
Ten countries, including Israel and Turkey joined de EU in 2004
The European flag flies above parliaments, buildings, parks and monuments all over Europe.
What do the 12 golden stars on a blue background represent?
The number of contries that were part of the EU when the flag was designed
Unity, solidarity and harmony among the people of Europe
The circle of knowledge and truth
How many official languages does the EU have?
24
23
19
4
Although there may sometimes be disagreements between EU countries, the basic principles behind the EU have remained unchanged for more than six decades. In 2012, the European Union was recognised for its work in uniting the continent.
Which award did it receive?
The Nobel Price
The Charlemagne Price
The Princesa de Asturias Price
The EU treaties govern how decisions are made and in which areas the EU acts jointly.
In which European city was the latest treaty signed?
Roma
Amsterdam
Lisboa
Paris
Climate change is a major challenge to the EU and the world. The EU aims to become climate-neutral - an economy with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. All the EU governments have agreed to reach this goal by a given target date.
By when is the EU striving to be climate neutral?
2030
2040
2050
2100
Geolocation is at the heart of the digital revolution. The EU has invested in its own global satellite navigation system.
What is it called?
Gaia
Galilei
Galileo
Cristiano Ronaldo
The economy of the EU depends on trade. Open markets generate economic growth and better jobs for Europe and its partners.
With which country has the EU NOT signed a free trade agreement?
Canada
New Zealand
Japan
Vietnam
Together, the EU countries make up one of the largest economies in the world. Acting together gives them far greater authority than they would have if each pursued its own policies.
Which of the following statements is true?
EU countries make up 10% of the world's population and 15% of world's economy
EU countries make up 16% of the world's population and 6% of world's economy
EU countries make up 4% of the world's population and 26% of world's economy
The Court of Justice of the European Union was set up in 1952 to ensure that EU law is interpreted and applied in the same way in every EU country.
Which of these statements is true?
The Court of Justice is based in Strasbourg
If a national court is in doubt about the interpretation of a EU law, it can ask the Court of Justice for clarification
In order to simplify its work, the languages used for all cases managed by the Court are just english, german and french
Who is the current president of the European Comission?
Charles Michel
Frans Timmermans
Ursula von der Leyen
Mark Rutte
What is the European Union mission?
Promote peace, its values and the well-being of its citizens. offer freedom, security and justice without internal borders, while also taking appropriate measures at its external borders to regulate asylum and immigration
Safeguard the Allies' freedom and security by political and military means. as the principal security instrument of the transatlantic community and expression of its common democratic values.
Maintain International Peace and Security. Protect Human Rights. Deliver Humanitarian Aid. Support Sustainable Development and Climate Action.
