unite countries that had been torn apart by years of war.
100
The creation of __________ has been an important economic force uniting the EU.
common market
100
The growing population has divided EU because ________.
with more countries and cultures, cooperation becomes more difficult.
100
Since the EU was formed, it has promoted a common European ______________.
cultural identity
200
a force that unites people and countries
centripetal force
200
World War II lasted ________.
6 years
200
What is a Euro?
The common currency in the European Union
200
Before joining the euro zone, countries must __________.
show they have developed stable economies
200
What is diversity?
refers to all the ways in which people are different from one another
300
a form of international cooperation in which countries give up some control of their affairs as they work together to achieve shared goals
supranational cooperation
300
The French leader that made a speech about bringing a lasting peace to Europe.
Robert Schuman
300
A group of countries that work together to promote trade with one another
trade bloc
300
Higher in Western Europe has caused _______________ .
Businesses to move their factories to poorer EU countries.
300
How many stars are on the EU flag?
12
400
a group of countries that acts as a single market, without trade barriers between member countries.
common market
400
In 1952, 6 countries came to an agreement creating the European ____________ and __________ Community.
steel and coal
400
What are the three that work together to unite the EU gov? What does each do?
The Council- main decision-making body (set overall goals)
Commission- the executive body (decisions are carried out)
Parliament- watch over the work of EU (EU budget)
400
How many countries decided not to adopt the common currency in 2002?
3
400
What is EU's anthem?
"Ode to Joy"
500
What does NATO stand for and what are they?
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization - a defense organization
500
The EU works to _______________, ___________, and ______________.
create jobs, protect citizens rights, and preserve the environment.
500
The EU governments helps to unite Europe by ______________ .
Speaking with one voice for all of its members.
500
The reason it might be difficult for some countries joining the EU is __________________.
countries have to give up power.
500
Brings together young musicians from across Europe