Intro to the EU
The EU was founded in this year.
A.) 1993
B.) 1967
C.) 1988
A.) 1993
Name 2 of the 3 main languages of the EU.
English, German, French
True or False: The EU is beneficial to you only when you travel abroad.
False – the EU is present in your daily life in many ways, from the many projects it funds (for example to improve transport links where you live or the quality of the air you breathe) to the laws it passes to protect your rights when you shop on- and offline!
This institution is responsible for approving the budget.
The European Parliament
True or False: Because Sweden is in the EU, Swedish citizens have the right to work and study in another EU country.
True, freedom of movement between EU countries for work, travel, and study is allowed for EU citizens.
The EU has this many member states
27
The number of stars on the EU flag.
12
This country left the EU in 2020.
The United Kingdom
How many members are in the European Parliament?
A.) 705
B.) 823
C.) 1,020
D.) 1,021
A.) 705
This is the year that Sweden joined the EU.
1995
This is why the EU was founded.
To enhance the political and economic conditions and to keep the peace among its members.
The name of the EU Anthem.
Extra 200 points: Who composed it?
Ode to Joy
Ludwig van Beethoven.
This is the EU's newest member.
Bonus 100: What is that country's capital?
Croatia, they joined the EU in 2013.
Capital: Zagreb
The EU Parliament is known as the ______ of the EU citizens?
Voice
Finland, Austria
Name 1 of the 6 countries who helped founded the EU.
Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands
Explain what is meant by Democracy
Each citizen must be respected regardless of gender, sexuality or race.
This country is where the European Commission is based
Belgium
List 1 role of the European Parliament.
Passing laws based on the proposal of the European Council.
Creating the EU budget.
Examining and finding ways to respond to the petitions.
In which area does Sweden rank first in the EU?
A.) Environmental
B.) Economical
C.) Gender Equality
Gender Equality
Women across the EU earn just 77% of what men earn annually. This means they must work on average 15 months and 18 days to take home the same as men in a year.
This major world event helped kickstart the need for the EU.
World War II
List 2 values of the EU
Human Rights, Human dignity, Freedom of Movement, Scientific Freedom, Democracy, Consumer Rights and Safety, Environment and Climate Change,
Name 2 countries that are located in Europe but not in the European Union.
UK, Russia, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine, Albania, Serbia, Montenegro, Belarus
Name 1 of the 2 other groups who help The European Parliament to pass a new law in the EU.
The European Council, The Council of Ministers
How many members does Sweden have in the EU Parliament?
A.) 10
B.) 16
C.) 21
D.) 35
C.) 21
Germany has the most with 96 members.