The EU Government gives ______ to every member nation of the EU.
What are vote.
100
A common cultural identity is a Centripetal (=> <=) or Centrifugal (<==>) force?
What is a Centripetal Force
100
What is the Euro?
a unit of common currency put into use by specific member nations of the EU in 2002.
100
Why was the European Union founded?
To stop the violence that had torn Europe apart after two World Wars.
100
What is Accidental Pollution
When people make a mistake, and the environment is significantly harmed because of it.
200
The EU government has several important bodies, The Council of the European Union, The European Commission, and the ____________
What is the European Parlaiment
200
Which of the following is an example of a cultural force in the EU?
A. The EU has promoted symbols, such as the EU flag, to create a common identity among member nations.
B. The creation of a common market has been an important uniting force in the EU.
C. With no tariffs on EU goods, prices are lower.
What is A
200
What is a tariff?
A tariff is a tax on foreign goods that are imported.
200
Who was Robert Schuman?
Robert Schuman was a French politician who proposed that Europeans work with one another, which was the main idea behind the European Union.
200
What is Acid Rain?
What is rain that can damage the environment because it contains acid from factory smoke and car exhaust; it can damage plants, fish, animals, and even buildings.
300
Which of the following is an example of a political force within the EU?
A. The EU anthem creates a sense of shared history among member nations.
B. Member nations in the EU each have a different number of seats in the EU Parliament, which gives certain countries greater voting power.
C. Bull fighting is a custom that is enjoyed in Spain,but hated elsewhere in Europe.
What is B
300
Which of the following cultural references acts as a centrifugal force within the EU?
A.The EU anthem is always played without lyrics, in the "universal language of music."
B. Europeans celebrate Europe day on May 9th, to honor the anniversary of the date in 1950 when Robert Schuman first proposed the idea of a European Union.
C. Soccer matches between European countries are extremely popular an can encourage nationalistic rivalries.
What is C.
300
What is a common market?
a group of countries that acts as a single market, without trade barriers between member countries
300
What is Supranational Cooperation?
A form of international cooperation in which countries give up some of their control of their affairs as they work together to achieve common goals.
300
What is Transboundry Pollution?
Transboundry Pollution is pollution that starts in one country and crosses boundaries into other countries, usually carried by wind or waters.
400
6. Which of the following political features acts as a centrifugal force within the EU?
A. The EU government speaks with one voice to the global community on behalf of all of its members.
B. One way that the EU government encourages all of its citizens to think of themselves as citizens of Europe is by allowing them to vote in all EU elections no matter where they live in the EU.
C. When a county joins the E.U it is expected to give up some of its power to the EU government.
What is C
400
Why is Bullfighting an example of a cultural centrifugal force?
Because it is important to Spanish culture, but other cultures might find it violent or abusive to animals.
400
Which of the following is an example of an economic force within the EU?
A. The European Parliament is the largest EU body, with 700 members directly elected by the citizens of EU countries.
B Europe day has become a time for Europeans to come together to share and celebrate their common culture.
C. In many EU countries, the euro has replaced the national currency. Poland and the United Kingdom are two countries that still use their traditional currency.
What is C?
400
What came first, the European Economic Community, or the European Coal and Steel Community?
What is the European Coal and Steel Community
400
What is a river system?
A river system is a river and all the streams, or tributaries that flow into it.
500
Who has more votes in the EU Parliament, France or Estonia?
What is France?
500
What song is the European Anthem?
What is Ode to Joy by Beethoven
500
Which of the following economic features acts as a centripetal force within the EU?
A. The EU has helped farmers across Europe improve and modernize their operations.
B. Workers from poorer countries in the EU will work for lower wages than workers from wealthier countries in the EU.
C. Certain countries have not been allowed to adopt the euro until they can maintain a stable economy.
What is C
500
On which date did Robert Schuman give his famous speech?
What is May 9, 1950
500
What is Nuclear Radiation?
A form of energy that gives off radiation, which has no smell or taste, but can be harmful to living things.