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WorksheetsEU and Modern Europe
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 17mins
What was the result of the Good Friday agreement? (there can be more than one correct answer)
A border was put in the sea
Northern Ireland was reunited with the rest of Ireland
Northern Ireland remained in the UK
It was agreed that there could never be a hard border between north and south
What does the acronym IRA stand for?
Irish Reunification Association
Irish Republican Army
Irish Republic Association
Irish Rebel Army
What is the main goal of the nationalist republican side?
A united Ireland
A united Kingdom
An independent Scotland
An independent Wales
Parliament is similar to what in the US?
Congress
Supreme Court
President
What currency is used in the UK ?
Euro
Dollar
Pound sterling
What is the Channel Tunnel?
a tunnel linking England and France
a tunnel linking England and Wales
a tunnel linking England and the UK
The European Union began after the two world wars of the 1900s.
True
False
All countries in Europe are a part of the European Union
True, all 27 countries in Europe are in the E.U.
False, only 6 European countries are in the E.U.
True, all 46 European countries are in the E.U.
False, only 27 of the 46 European countries are in the E.U.
One advantage of EU membership is that it sets rules for the protection of the environment.
In 1999 was adopted a single European currency .
The Uk Kept its
Lira
Pound
Dollar
Mark
The reasons to exit from the EU were the following
To Save money/ to limit the flow of immigrants/ to protect Its own interests
To Save money/ to sell goods abroad/ to reduce taxes
To Save money/ to change currency/ to limit the flow of immigrants
To Save money/ to develop a New Political system/ to change the Prime Minister
How are Syrian refugees fleeing their country? Select all that apply.
By boat, across the Mediterranean Sea.
By land, into Europe.
By plane, to Russia.
By underground tunnel, to America.
Which of these are POSITIVE EFFECTS of taking in refugees?
Exposure to new cultures/languages.
Financial strain on the host government.
Racial/cultural tensions.
Creating closer ties between nations and people.
Which of these are NEGATIVE EFFECTS of taking in refugees?
Lots of $ needs to be spent on housing, education, food, and clothing.
People are taught compassion and how to help others.
Tensions may increase due to prejudice or racism.
Increase in diversity, tolerance, and understanding of the world for host country citizens.
