Europe And The European Union Quiz

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    In which treaty was the name 'The European Union' first used? - ProProfs

    In which treaty was the name 'The European Union' first used?

    • Paris
    • Maastricht
    • Amsterdam
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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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  • 2. 
    What was the former name of the currency for Europe, now known as the Euro? - ProProfs

    What was the former name of the currency for Europe, now known as the Euro?

    • E-Mark

    • ECU

    • Sterling

    Correct Answer
    A. ECU
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 3. 
    How many stars are there on the European Flag? - ProProfs

    How many stars are there on the European Flag?

    • 9

    • 15

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 12
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 4. 
    In terms of population, what is the largest city in the EU as of 2022? - ProProfs

    In terms of population, what is the largest city in the EU as of 2022?

    • Paris, France

    • Berlin, Germany

    • Madrid, Spain

    Correct Answer
    A. Berlin, Germany
    Explanation
    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. 

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  • 5. 
    The Presidency of the European Union is rotated every _ months? - ProProfs

    The Presidency of the European Union is rotated every _ months?

    • 6

    • 12

    • 4

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 6. 
    The EU  is a member of the United Nations. - ProProfs

    The EU  is a member of the United Nations.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 7. 
    Who was not a president of the European Commission? - ProProfs

    Who was not a president of the European Commission?

    • Santer

    • Prodi

    • Dehaene

    Correct Answer
    A. Dehaene
    Explanation
    Dehaene was nominated to follow Delors. Though the obvious candidate, he was blocked (in favor of Santer) by British Prime Minister, John Major.

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  • 8. 
    Which of these is not part of the European Union? - ProProfs

    Which of these is not part of the European Union?

    • The European Council

    • The Council of Europe

    • The Council

    Correct Answer
    A. The Council of Europe
    Explanation
    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.

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  • 9. 
    Which Member State is the smallest in area? - ProProfs

    Which Member State is the smallest in area?

    • Latvia

    • Vatican City

    • Malta

    Correct Answer
    A. Malta
    Explanation
    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.

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    Who is regarded as the 'chief architect' of European Unity? - ProProfs

    Who is regarded as the 'chief architect' of European Unity?

    • Robert Schuman

    • Jean Monnet

    • Winston Churchill

    Correct Answer
    A. Jean Monnet
    Explanation
    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.

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