Europe Today Pretest
1. What is the European Union?
a. A trading bloc made up of European countries
b. A political and economic union of European countries
c. A military alliance between European countries
d. A cultural organization promoting European heritage
2. Which country is not a member of the European Union?
a. Germany
b. Switzerland
c. Sweden
d. Spain
3. What is the common currency used in the Eurozone countries?
a. Pound Sterling
b. Euro
c. Franc
d. Krona
4. Which city is the capital of the European Union?
a. Paris
b. Brussels
c. Berlin
d. London
5. What is the Schengen Area?
a. A region in Europe known for its high security
b. A group of countries with open borders and common visa policies
c. A trading bloc within the European Union
d. A region with a common language and cultural heritage
6. Which country recently voted to leave the European Union?
a. France
b. Italy
c. United Kingdom
d. Czech Republic
7. What is the European Commission?
a. The legislative branch of the European Union
b. The executive branch of the European Union
c. The judicial branch of the European Union
d. The administrative branch of the European Union
8. Which country is not part of the Schengen Area?
a. Germany
b. Switzerland
c. France
d. Italy
9. What is the Council of Europe?
a. An organization promoting European culture and heritage
b. A political and economic union of European countries
c. An international organization promoting human rights and democracy
d. A military alliance between European countries
10. What is Brexit?
a. A process of renegotiating trade deals within the European Union
b. The departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union
c. A movement to create a single European government
d. A strategy to expand the European Union to new countries.