CULTURE
The Cannes festival which happens every year in south of France is dedicated to..
cinema
The European Parliament is the voice of the people. It represents the citizens of EU countries in decision-making matters. How is the distribution of MEPs among the member states decided?
Countries with large populations have more Members of Parliament (MEPs) than countries with small populations.
What country was Vasco da Gama from?
Portugal
Which European country held the first modern Olympics?
Greece
Europe includes 51 independent states. (you can make a mistake of +/- 3)
What is the oldest of Europe's religion?
Judaism
I am the President of a European institution and was elected by the European Parliament for a period of 5 years; I head up a team known as the ‘college’. Our task is to promote the interests of the European Union as a whole;
I am the first woman to be elected for this role. Who am I? (give a name and a function)
You are Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
Who was known as the Iron Chancellor?
Otto von Bismarck
What is the largest stadium in Europe?
Camp Nou, Barcelona
Which of European languages is the most commonly spoken first language in Europe?
German
Approximately 90–95 million people "Sprechen Sie Deutsch" as a first language. And if you've never heard John Peel's 1980s favourite I Wish I Could Sprechen Sie Deutsch, we wholeheartedly recommend it
Which country has won the most Eurovision titles?
Ireland
Who elects (and approves) members of European Commission?
Commissioners are proposed by their national governments and must be approved by the European Parliament.
Who was the first European to land in North America?
Leif Erikson
Which player did Zinedine Zidane headbutt during the final of the 2006 Football world cup?
Marco Materazzi
True or false: 10% of the world population lives in Europe.
True
How many main categories of European Languages are there?
Languages in Europe can be divided into three main sub-groups: Indo-European, Uralic and Basque.
Which of EU institutions has a competence to propose new legislations?
The European Commission proposes new legislation while the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament make the final decision on all EU laws.
The Industrial Revolution began in which European country?
Great Britain
Which World cup did France host in 2007?
Rugby World Cup
Which European country’s flag has the most different colours on it?
Croatia
The Trobojnica may be mostly red white and blue, but thanks to the inset detail of the Croatian coat of arms in the middle, it also contains cyan, yellow and black. The five smaller shields above the chequerboard pattern represent five different historical regions
Who is an author of lyrics of Ode to Joy?
Friedrich Schiller
How many meetings (‘sessions’) does the European Parliament have throughout the year and where do they take place?
12 sessions in Strasbourg, up to six in Brussels.
Which treaty brought an end to the Eighty Years’ War between Spain and the Dutch?
Peace of Westphalia
Who was the youngest world champion of Formula 1?
Sebastian Vettel
What ocean current accounts for western Europe’s temperate weather?
the Gulf Stream