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European Events

Quiz

*Comenius Edition*

Question 1

In 1999 several European Union countries adopted a single currency, the Euro. In which

year did it enter into circulation?

A 2002

B 2001

C 1998

A 2002

B 2001

C 1998

In 1999 several European Union countries adopted a single currency, the Euro. In which

year did it enter into circulation?

5 points

Question 2

In April 1951 the Treaty of Paris established the European Coal and Steel Community

(ECSC) – future European Union. Which countries were involved in it?

A France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Luxemburg

B Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Luxemburg

C France, Finland, Greece, Poland, Luxemburg

In April 1951 the Treaty of Paris established the European Coal and Steel Community

(ECSC) – future European Union. Which countries were involved in it?

A France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Luxemburg

B Germany, France Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Luxemburg

C France, Finland, Greece, Poland, Luxemburg

5 points

Question 3

Where did the first Olympic Games take place?

A Italy

B Greece

C France

Where did the first Olympic Games take place?

A Italy

B Greece

C France

5 points

Question 4

Which treaty established the creation of European citizenship?

A The Maastricht Treaty

B The Lisbon Treaty

C The Paris Treaty

Which treaty established the creation of European citizenship?

A The Maastricht Treaty

B The Lisbon Treaty

C The Paris Treaty

5 points

Question 5

Which country won the European Football Cup in 2008?

A Germany

B The Netherlands

C Spain

A Germany

B The Netherlands

C Spain

Which country won the European Football Cup in 2008?

5 points

Question 6

How many years did World War I last?

A It has not eneded yet

B A million years

C Four years

A It has not eneded yet

B A million years

C Four years

How many years did World War I last?

5 points

Question 7

Which conflict was fought in Spain from 1936 to 1939?

A Civil War

B Military War

C Carnation War

Which conflict was fought in Spain from 1936 to 1939?

A Civil War

B Military War

C Carnation War

5 points

Question 8

When did Hungary join the European Union?

A 1 May 2004

B 1 May 2005

C 1 May 2006

When did Hungary join the European Union?

A 1 May 2004

B 1 May 2005

C 1 May 2006

5 points

Question 9

When is Europe Day celebrated?

A April 25

B March 1

C May 9

A April 25

B March 1

C May 9

When is Europe Day celebrated?

5 points

Question 10

When did the disaster in Chernobyl happen?

A 1985

B 1986

C 1987

When did the disaster in Chernobyl happen?

A 1985

B 1986

C 1987

5 points

Question 11

The flag of the European Union was adopted on 8 December 1955. How many

stars are there on the flag?

A 10

B 27

C 12

A 10

B 27

C 12

The flag of the European Union was adopted on 8 December 1955.

How many stars are there on the flag?

5 points

Question 12

Which Hungarian city was the cultural capital of Europe in 2010?

A Debrecen

B Miskolc

C Pécs

A Debrecen

B Miskolc

C Pécs

Which Hungarian city was the cultural capital of Europe in 2010?

5 points

Question 13

Where does the most popular European film festival take place?

A Milan

B Cannes

C Berlin

Where does the most popular European film festival take place?

A Milan

B Cannes

C Berlin

5 points

Question 14

The Republic of Turkey was established in 1923. Who was its first president?

A Mustafa Kemal "Atatürk"

B Mustafa Salim "Atatürk"

C Mustafa Hussein "Atatürk"

The Republic of Turkey was established in 1923. Who was its

first president?

A Mustafa Kemal "Atatürk"

B Mustafa Salim "Atatürk"

C Mustafa Hussein "Atatürk"

5 points

Question 15

In 1929 an ecclesiastical state was established in Italy. What is its name?

A Florence City State

B Vatican City State

C Salerno City State

In 1929 an ecclesiastical state was established in Italy. What is its name?

A Florence City State

B Vatican City State

C Salerno City State

5 points

Question 16

In 1897 a book by Irish author Bram Stoker was published. What was its title?

A “Frankenstein”

B “Freddy Cooper”

C “Dracula”

A “Frankenstein”

B “Freddy Cooper”C “Dracula”

In 1897 a book by Irish author Bram Stoker was published. What was its title?

5 points

Question 17

When did the French Revolution start?

A In 1830

B In 1970

C In 1789

A In 1830

B In 1970

C In 1789

When did the French Revolution start?

5 points

Question 18

What’s the name of the annual European song contest?

A Eurovision

B X Factor

C Idol

What’s the name of the annual European song contest?

A Eurovision

B X Factor

C Idol

5 points

Question 19

When is Republic Day celebrated in Italy?

A 2 June

B 2 July

C 2 January

When is Republic Day celebrated in Italy?

A 2 June

B 2 July

C 2 January

5 points

Question 20

Which countries joined the European Union (then called EEC) in 1986?

A Spain and Greece

B Portugal and Spain

C Portugal and Greece

Which countries joined the European Union (then called EEC) in 1986?

A Spain and Greece

B Portugal and Spain

C Portugal and Greece

5 points