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Section 6 - THE EUROPEAN UNION

  • The European Union – 20 questions

    1. ‘The Treaty of Rome’ – when was it, what was it and which six countries signed it?
    2. ‘The Maastricht Treaty’ – when was it and what was it?
    3. When did each of the countries in our project join the EEC/EU?
    4. How many countries are in the European Union now and which was the latest country to join?
    5. Which countries are waiting to join the European Union?
    6. What is ‘The Schengen Area’?
    7. Which are the largest and smallest countries by size/area in the European Union?
    8. Which are the largest and smallest countries by population in the European Union?
    9. Describe/draw the European Union Flag.
    10. What is the European Anthem? Who composed it?
    11. How many official languages in the European Union can you name?    

      [There are at least 20!]

    1. The European Parliament – Where is it held? Does it move?
    2. How many European Members of Parliament are there? How are they elected?
    3. Who are the current presidents of the EU? Which countries are they from?
    4. Which country currently holds the Presidency? For how long? Which country will be next?
    5. How many countries use the Euro? What are the different Euro coins and notes?
    6. Which EU countries use a different currency? What are their currencies called?
    7. Which EU countries do not have any coast [sea]? Which EU countries are islands?
    8. Which are the three ‘micro states’ in the EU?
    9. What are some of the benefits of being in the European Union?