EU Basics
How many countries are members of the European Union?
a) 25
b) 26
c) 27
d) 28
27
Which EU country has the largest population?
a) Germany
b) France
c) Spain
d) Italy
Germany
Which monument is located in Paris?
a) Big Ben
b) Colosseum
c) Eiffel Tower
d) Acropolis
Eiffel Tower
What is the common currency used by many EU countries?
a) Pound
b) Crown
c) Euro
d) Franc
Euro
The stars in the EU flag represent the number of member countries.
True or false?
False.
They represent unity and harmony.
What is the official capital of the European Union?
a) Brussels
b) Strasbourg
c) Luxembourg
c) The EU has no official capital
The EU has no official capital
Which country joined the European Union most recently?
a) Bulgaria
b) Romania
c) Croatia
d) Slonevia
Croatia
How many times has Spain won the Eurovision Song Contest?
a) zero
b) one
c) two
d) three
two
Which programme allows students from EU countries to study in other EU countries?
a) Europass
b) Eurostudy
c) Erasmus+
d) YouthEU
Erasmus+
All EU countries use the euro.
True or false?
False.
Currently, 21 out of 27 member countries use the euro.
What do the twelve stars on the EU flag represent?
a) The first 12 member countries
b) The 12 months of the year
c) The 12 EU institutions
d) Unity and harmony
Unity and harmony
Which EU country is famous for having thousands of islands?
a) Italy
b) Greece
c) Cyprus
d) Malta
Greece
Oktoberfest is celebrated in...
a) Austria
b) Germany
c) Belgium
d) Poland
Germany
How often are European Parliament elections held?
a) every 2 years
b) every 3 years
c) every 4 years
d) every 5 years
every 5 years
Spain joined the European Union in 1986.
True or false?
True
What is the motto of the European Union?
a) Together we Stand
b) United in Diversity
c) One Europe, One Future
d) Europe First
United in Diversity
Prague is the capital of...
a) Slovakia
b) Slovenia
c) Hungary
d) Czech Republic
Czech Republic
On what date is Europe Day celebrated by the European Union?
a) 13th October
b) 22nd April
c) 1st December
d) 9th May
9th May
Which institution proposes new EU laws?
a) European Parliament
b) European Commission
c) European Council
d) Court of Justice
European Commission
All European citizens aged 18 or over can vote in European Parliament elections.
True or false?
True
When was the European Union founded?
a) 1948
b) 1951
c) 1969
d) 1973
1951
Which is the longest river in the European Union?
a) Danube
b) Rhine
c) Seine
d) Thames
Danube (2,888 km)
How many official languages does the European Union have?
a) 12
b) 19
c) 24
d) 32
24
Where is the official seat of the European Parliament?
a) Brussels
b) Luxembourg
c) Strasbourg
d) Vienna
Strasbourg
Norway is a member of the European Union.
True or false?
False.
Norway is not a EU country. However, it forms part of the Schengen Area.