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1 - $100 What did Robert Schuman believe had to be done in order to bring Europe together? – –A. All European nations needed to coordinate their production of coal and steel. – –B. The long-term conflict between France and Germany had to be resolved. – –C. European nations needed to look to the authority of God for guidance. – –D. The French government must ban the manufacture of weapons. B. The long-term conflict between France and Germany had to be resolved.
1 - $200 According to Schuman, what was the first important step toward the economic unification of Europe? – –A. the common production of weapons and ammunition by France and Germany – –B. the coordination of all industrial output by France and Germany – –C. the political unification of all European nations – –D. the pooling together of France's and Germany's coal and steel production D. the pooling together of France's and Germany's coal and steel production
1 - $300 If France and Germany were to coordinate their production of coal and steel, – –A. it would be impossible for them to go to war with one another. – –B. other European nations would view that coordination as a hostile act. – –C. they could monopolize these industries in Europe. – –D. they would produce more than the United States and dominate the world market. A. it would be impossible for them to go to war with one another.
1 - $400 According to this speech, what was Schuman's ultimate goal for Europe? – –A. better military preparation for war – –B. domination of the world economy – –C. political and economic unification – –D. the breaking up into many smaller nation-states C. political and economic unification
2 - $100 When would the EU announce which nations would participate in economic and monetary union? – –A. May 2, 1998 – –B. January 1, 1999 – –C. January 1, 2002 – –D. July 1, 2002 A. May 2, 1998
2 - $200 On January 1, 2002, – –A. all applications for membership of economic and monetary union were due. – –B. debit card and credit card transactions could be made in euros. – –C. Irish currency would begin to be pulled from circulation. – –D. the changeover to the euro would be complete. C. Irish currency would begin to be pulled from circulation.
2 - $300 A group of countries that act together to increase their influence over world trade is called A group of countries that act together to increase their influence over world trade is called –A. Euro –B. Centrifugal force –C. Tariffs –D. Trade bloc Trade bloc Trade bloc
2 - $400 How has the EU promoted economic cooperation across Europe? How has the EU promoted economic cooperation across Europe? –A. It has reduced trade barriers. –B. It has banned foreign imports. C. It has raised workers' salaries. –D. It has ended business competition –A. It has reduced trade barriers.
3 - $100 Based on what you see in this photo, what is the position of the UK Independence Party concerning the European Union? – –A. It hopes more nations will join the EU. – –B. It opposes the EU. – –C. It is in favor of joining the EU. – –D. It wants to use the euro. B. It opposes the EU.
3 - $200 To what does the word "Independence" refer to in the party's name? – –A. freedom from the monarchy – –B. greater coordination with other nations – –C. separation from Europe – –D. the freedom to choose to become part of Europe C. separation from Europe
3 - $300 Why are some people unhappy with the economic unification of Europe? – –A. People in Eastern Europe resent the immigrants coming from the West in search of jobs. – –B. Many Western Europeans wanted unification with the United States instead. – –C. Workers in Western Europe resent the fact that workers in the East are better paid. – –D. Some Western Europeans fear that jobs will be lost to poorer EU countries. D. Some Western Europeans fear that jobs will be lost to poorer EU countries.
3 - $400 Which statement about the euro is true? – –A. All EU nations were allowed to join the euro zone regardless of the strength of their economies. – –B. Eight EU nations decided to keep their own currency and make their own decisions about money. – –C. Not all European Union countries adopted the common currency in – –D. The euro is the common currency used in every EU nation. C. Not all European Union countries adopted the common currency in 2002.
4 - $100 Of the EU nations, which has the most representatives in the European parliament? Of the EU nations, which has the most representatives in the European parliament? – –A. Germany – –B. Italy – –C. Poland – –D. United Kingdom A. Germany
4 - $200 Which EU nation has the fewest representatives in the European parliament? Which EU nation has the fewest representatives in the European parliament? – –A. Cyprus – –B. Estonia – –C. Luxembourg – –D. Malta D. Malta
4 - $300 What is one benefit of having European citizenship above and beyond national citizenship? A. A European Union citizen can vote in the national elections of any member nation. B. Citizens of the European Union do not have to pay taxes to their home country. C. EU citizens can live and work anywhere in the European Union. D. Every EU citizen receives a monthly stipend from the European Union government. C. EU citizens can live and work anywhere in the European Union.
4 - $400 What problem arises because of the growth of the European Union? – –A. A number of nations want to retain the right to go to war with one another. – –B. Cooperation becomes more difficult with more countries and more cultures. – –C. Some member nations want the European Union to become a world union. – –D. There are not enough euro notes and coins to circulate in all member countries. B. Cooperation becomes more difficult with more countries and more cultures.
5 - $100 How does the European Union view the diversity of languages spoken within its borders? – –A. as an important cultural characteristic to be supported – –B. as a barrier to be overcome as quickly as possible – –C. as an unfortunate drawback to unification – –D. as a detail that is irrelevant to economic and political union A. as an important cultural characteristic to be supported
5 - $200 How many languages does the EU want each citizen to speak? – –A. only their native language – –B. one language in addition to their native language – –C. two languages in addition to their native language – –D. all languages of the European Union C. two languages in addition to their native language
5 - $300 How many official languages does the EU currently have? – –A. 2 – –B. 11 – –C. 23 – –D C. 23
5 - $400 How does the European Union protect the languages spoken by its people? – –A. EU legislation is available in all official languages. – –B. Any EU citizen can write a letter to an EU institution and get a reply in his or her own language. – –C. Members of the European Parliament can speak in their own language. – –D. all of the above D. all of the above
Final Jeopardy What is the primary goal of NATO? What is the primary goal of NATO? Defense (collective security) Defense (collective security)