The European Union – 20 questions
- ‘The Treaty of Rome’ – when was it, what was it and which six countries signed it?
- ‘The Maastricht Treaty’ – when was it and what was it?
- When did each of the countries in our project join the EEC/EU?
- How many countries are in the European Union now and which was the latest country to join?
- Which countries are waiting to join the European Union?
- What is ‘The Schengen Area’?
- Which are the largest and smallest countries by size/area in the European Union?
- Which are the largest and smallest countries by population in the European Union?
- Describe/draw the European Union Flag.
- What is the European Anthem? Who composed it?
- How many official languages in the European Union can you name?
[There are at least 20!]
- The European Parliament – Where is it held? Does it move?
- How many European Members of Parliament are there? How are they elected?
- Who are the current presidents of the EU? Which countries are they from?
- Which country currently holds the Presidency? For how long? Which country will be next?
- How many countries use the Euro? What are the different Euro coins and notes?
- Which EU countries use a different currency? What are their currencies called?
- Which EU countries do not have any coast [sea]? Which EU countries are islands?
- Which are the three ‘micro states’ in the EU?
- What are some of the benefits of being in the European Union?