Which statement regarding the European Council is not true?

This council discusses football over tea and cake.

Which statement about the European Commission is false?

An EU commissioner represents its own country's rights.

What does the EU flag look like?

A circle of golden stars is placed on a blue background.

Which statement regarding decision making in the EU is false?

The Council represents the governments of the best countries

Which statement regarding the European Council is false?

Decisions can only be taken if everyone agrees.

Which of the following statements about the Council of Ministers is false?

The meetings take place somewhere warm and sunny.

Two clever men wanted to secure peace whereby previous enemies Germany and France should...?

Work together in the production of steel and coal

Which statement about the European Parliament is true?

The European Parliament is in Brussels.

What does the EU flag signify?

Unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.

World War II had a lot of negative repercussions such as?

Millions of people died and economies were badly damaged.

Which were the first 6 countries to join this club?

Belgium, Holland, Germany, France, Italy and Luxembourg

Which statement regarding the European Commission is false?

Commissioners represent the views of their own country.

Which of the following statements with regards to European Law making is false?

4. The process is done after step 1,2 and 3.

Once the EEC was formed, what benefits were seen?

People had a better life, more food to eat, money to spend.

Bonus points! Which of the following statements is not true about Malta?

Malta became a member of the European Union in 2008.

Which statement about the European Parliament is not true?

Every 2 years, there is a European Parliament election.

Bonus points! Which of the following statements is not true about Belgium?

It's capital city is called Maastricht.

Which statement is true with regards to making a European Law?

It's a pretty complicated process to make a European Law!

Nope, actually the process of making an EU law is not ready! Which statement is not true?

Step 1, 2 and 3 are not in the correct order.

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1
Which statement regarding the European Council is not true?
The European Council President is elected every 2 1/2 years.
Political leaders & heads of state represent their country
They usually meet 4 times a year.
This council discusses football over tea and cake.
2
The two clever clogs who came up with the idea of the EU were called...?
Mbappe and Griezmann
Monet and Schubert
Marie Curie and Joan of Arc
Schuman and Monnet
3
Which statement about the European Commission is false?
There are 28 people, one from each country.
Each EU commissioner is responsible for a different subject.
The commission is there to govern the European Union.
An EU commissioner represents its own country's rights.
4
What does the EU flag look like?
A George cross is placed on a white and red background.
A red dot is placed on a white background.
A circle of golden stars is placed on a blue background.
It's covered in stars and stripes.
5
Which statement regarding decision making in the EU is false?
Proposals are adopted/rejected by the council & parliament
The European Parliament is directly elected by EU citizens.
The Council represents the governments of the best countries
The European Commission drafts proposals for European laws.
6
Which statement regarding the European Council is false?
Decisions can only be taken if everyone agrees.
Ministers from all member states meet to discuss EU matters.
Ministers vary depending on the subject of the meeting.
Each minister votes on behalf of his/her country.
7
Their first club worked so well that they formed another club in 1957. What was it called?
The P.T.A.
The E.C.G.
The E.G.G.
The E.E.C.
8
Which of the following statements about the Council of Ministers is false?
These ministers are not the Prime Ministers.
This council has 28 members, one from each country.
The ministers vary depending on the topic of the meeting.
The meetings take place somewhere warm and sunny.
9
Two clever men wanted to secure peace whereby previous enemies Germany and France should...?
Learn each other's languages to communicate better.
Play a football match to decide who is the best.
Build the Eiffel Tower as a sign of unity.
Work together in the production of steel and coal
10
In which year was the Euro introduced in the EU?
2002
2008
1992
2004
11
Which country voted in a referendum to decide whether thy should leave or remain in the EU?
Germany
Malta
UK
Ireland
12
What is the name of the current European Council President?
Donald Trump
Donald Duck
Ronald Mc Donald
Donald Tusk
13
The EU was so good that other countries wanted to join too. In which year did Malta join?
2004
2008
2006
2002
14
Bonus points! How many of the 28 EU countries use the Euro as their currency? More than half...
14
19
10
28
15
Which statement about the European Parliament is true?
The European Parliament is in Brussels.
The European Parliament is in Amsterdam.
The European Parliament is in Maastricht.
The European Parliament is in Valletta.
16
What does the EU flag signify?
A good way to learn different 2D shapes.
Unity, solidarity and harmony among the peoples of Europe.
Going around in circles and not getting anywhere.
A star for every month of the year.
17
Bonus points! How many official languages are there in the EU?
2
1
24
28
18
Bonus points! Which member state has the largest population? Don't be shy, give a guess!
Spain
Italy
France
Germany
19
Which of the following was not the aim of this club?
To help each other overcome the disasters of war.
To bring peace to the world.
To be a better olympic team.
To make it a better, safer place to live.
20
How many member states does the EU currently have?
12
54
24
28
21
World War II had a lot of negative repercussions such as?
The Knights had to give up their castles.
There was no more Wi-Fi.
Minecraft gamers were sent to boarding school.
Millions of people died and economies were badly damaged.
22
Which were the first 6 countries to join this club?
Malta, Spain, Italy, Turkey, Morocco and Monaco
Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Canada
England, Scotland, Ireland, Poland, Germany and France
Belgium, Holland, Germany, France, Italy and Luxembourg
23
What is the meeting called when the European Council meets every 4 years?
European Council Prime Ministers' Meeting
European Summit
Eurpean Champions League
European Conference
24
Which statement regarding the European Commission is false?
Commissioners are appointed by national governments.
Commissioners represent the views of their own country.
The European Commission proposes new EU laws.
The commission has 28 members known as commissioners.
25
Which of the following statements with regards to European Law making is false?
3. The proposal goes to the European Parliament.
4. The process is done after step 1,2 and 3.
1. The European Commission initiates a law.
2. The European Commission then makes a proposal for the law
26
Once the EEC was formed, what benefits were seen?
People had a better life, more food to eat, money to spend.
There was no more rubbish in the streets.
Ferraris could be seen at every street corner.
More Iphone Xs were sold.
27
Who monitors whether countries, citizens and businesses in the EU comply with the rules?
European Court of Justice
European Spy Network
European Police
The Prime Minister
28
On which day can we sing Happy Birthday to the EU?
2nd June
8th May
21st September
9th May
29
In which year did World War II end?
It hasn't ended yet
When Jesus was born (0)
About 74 years ago (1945)
Last year (2018)
30
What is the EU's motto?
"Together forever"
"All we need is love"
"Each to their own"
"United in diversity"
31
Bonus points! Which of the following statements is not true about Malta?
Malta's currency prior to 2008 was called the Maltese Lira.
Malta is the smallest of the 28 EU Member States?
Malta became a member of the European Union in 2008.
Malta has two official languages, including English.
32
Which statement about the European Parliament is not true?
Malta has 6 seats in the European Parliament.
Every 2 years, there is a European Parliament election.
There are a total of 751 seats i the European Parliament.
People over 18 can vote for the European Parliament.
33
When did the European Economic Community (EEC) change its name to the European Union (EU)?
1986
1981
1992
1973
34
Bonus points! Approximately what is EU's population? Hint: Malta's is less than a million...
500,000
50 million
500 million
50 billion
35
Which of the following topics is probably not discussed by the European Council?
Economy & financial crises.
Environment issues.
How to do the perfect floss.
Foreign policy.
36
Bonus points! Which of the following statements is not true about Belgium?
It's capital city is called Maastricht.
It hosts many European institutions in its capital city.
It has three official languages (Dutch, French and German).
It is one of the six founding members of the EU.
37
Which statement is true with regards to making a European Law?
The prime minister of each country decides on European Laws.
There is a European Prison in Brussels.
It's a pretty complicated process to make a European Law!
It's so easy to pass a European Law!
38
Which statement regarding the European Parliament (EP) is false?
EP and council decide on new laws and EU spending.
Malta has 10 MEPs.
The EP members are chosen in an election every 5 years.
Countries with large populations have more MEPs.
39
Who is the President of the European Commission?
Jean-Claude Van Damm
Jean-Claude Monet
Jean-Claude Klinsmann
Jean-Claude Juncker
40
On which date did Schuman propose setting up a club which would later become the EU?
9th May 1960
12th May 1962
9th May 1950
12th May 1952
41
In which year did Malta start using the Euro?
2002
2000
2008
2004
42
Nope, actually the process of making an EU law is not ready! Which statement is not true?
1. If Parliament does not agree, the proposal is amended.
Step 1, 2 and 3 are not in the correct order.
2. The proposal then goes to the Council of Ministers.
3. If they approve the proposal, the law is passed.
43
The European Anthem melody comes from which famous piece of music and by which composer?
When I'm 64 by The Beatles
The 9th Symphony by Beethoven
Viva la Vida by Coldplay
The Nutcracker by Tchaikovsky

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