Europe And The European Union Quiz
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There are 50 countries in Europe and the largest country is Russia. The European Union is a union of twenty-nine member states whose main aim is to enhance economic, social, and territorial cohesion among the members. The quiz below is designed to test your knowledge of Europe and the European Union. Give it a shot and know more about the continent.
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- 1.
In which treaty was the name 'The European Union' first used?
- A.
Paris
- B.
Maastricht
- C.
Amsterdam
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B. MaastrichtExplanation
Before Maastricht, the European Union was called the 'European Community'. The term 'Union' was introduced in the text which came out of the Maastricht Conference.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What was the former name of the currency for Europe, now known as the Euro?
- A.
E-Mark
- B.
ECU
- C.
Sterling
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B. ECUExplanation
Before the Economic and Monetary Union (EMU) was founded, the Economic Monetary Cooperation was founded in 1978. This included a European Currency Unit, the ECU.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How many stars are there on the European Flag?
- A.
9
- B.
15
- C.
12
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C. 12Explanation
The number twelve is traditionally the symbol of perfection, completeness and unity (12 hours in day, 12 months in a year, etc). The 12 stars do not represent the 12 countries who were the original member states.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who was not a president of the European Commission?
- A.
Santer
- B.
Prodi
- C.
Dehaene
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C. DehaeneExplanation
Dehaene was nominated to follow Delors. Though the obvious candidate, he was blocked (in favor of Santer) by British Prime Minister, John Major.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of these is not part of the European Union?
- A.
The European Council
- B.
The Council of Europe
- C.
The Council
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B. The Council of EuropeExplanation
The Council of Europe has members that are not members of the European Union and it is responsible for a European Declaration on the Human Rights. It is not mentioned in the Treaty on the European Union or in the Treaty on the European Community. However, it did gave the incentive to a process now called European integration.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Presidency of the European Union is rotated every _ months?
- A.
6
- B.
12
- C.
4
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A. 6Explanation
The Presidency of the European Union is rotated every 6 months. This means that every member state of the European Union takes turns holding the presidency for a period of 6 months. This rotation allows for equal representation and decision-making among member states, ensuring that no single country has too much influence over EU policies and initiatives. It also promotes cooperation and collaboration among member states, as they work together to address common challenges and advance the goals of the European Union.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Who is regarded as the 'chief architect' of European Unity?
- A.
Robert Schuman
- B.
Jean Monnet
- C.
Winston Churchill
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B. Jean MonnetExplanation
Jean Omer Marie Gabriel Monnet (9 November 1888 – 16 March 1979) is regarded by many as a chief architect of European Unity and is regarded as one of its founding fathers. Never elected to public office, Monnet worked behind the scenes of American and European governments as a well-connected pragmatic internationalist.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In terms of population, what is the largest city in the EU as of 2022?
- A.
Paris, France
- B.
Berlin, Germany
- C.
Madrid, Spain
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B. Berlin, GermanyExplanation
As of 31 December 2021, Berlin has the highest population among the cities in EU, according to Federal Statistical Office, Germany. It has an official population of more than 3,750,000.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Which Member State is the smallest in area?
- A.
Latvia
- B.
Vatican City
- C.
Malta
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C. MaltaExplanation
By both population and size, it's Malta. Malta has 405,000 of the EU's 495 million people, and is 316 square kilometres in size, out of the EU's total size of 4,324,782 square kilometres.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The EU is a member of the United Nations.
- A.
True
- B.
False
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B. FalseExplanation
Officially, the EU is not a 'member' of the UN as it does not have voting rights. It has however been an observer member at the United Nations since 1974 and has had enhanced participation rights since 2011. The EU itself does not have voting rights but it is represented alongside its 27 members which do, two of which are permanent members of the Security Council, those being France and the United Kingdom.Rate this question:
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