1. COMENIUS PROJECT 2011-2013 YOUNG EUROPEANS SAY: BREAK THE WALLS, BE TOLERANT ! Made by Stefan Robert and Tulli Adrian SCHOOL NO. 308 BUCHAREST ROMANIA QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE EUROPEAN UNION

2. Member states of the EU Candidate countries Other European countries EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES 2012- 500 million people

3. 1. What is the European Union? a. A charity organization b. A cultural institution c. A European economical community d. Economical and political partnership Answer –d

4. 2. When was the European Union born? a. 1946; b. 1950 c. 1989; d. 2002; Answer - b

5. 3. What do the symbols on the European flag mean? a. Peace and justice b. Friendship and help c. Friendship and justice d. Unity, solidarity and harmony. Answer - d

6. 4. When do we celebrate Europe Day? a. May 1st b. May 9th c. June 1st d. December 1st Answer - b

7. 5. What is the mission statement of the European Union? a. Unity and prosperity b. Peace for the peoples of Europe c. Unity in diversity d. Peace and diversity Answer - c

8. 6. How many member states are there in the European Union? a. 27; b. 28; c. 33; d. 36; Answer – a

9. 7. Which are institutions of the European Union ? a. The European Parliament b. The European Council and The European Commission c. The Court of Justice d. The European Investment Bank Answer - a,b,c,d,

10. 8. What is the European institution that represents the citizens of each country and shares legislative and budgetary power with the European Council? a. The European Parliament b. The European Commission c. The Court of Justice d. The European Central Bank Answer -a

11. 9. What year did Romania join the European Union, on the 1st of January ? a. 2000 b. 2005 c. 2007 d. 2010 Answer - c

12. 10. What opportunities for education does the European Union offer ? a. Partnerships with schools from other countries b. Studying in another European country c. Scholarships d. Professional development grants Answer - a,b,c, d

13. 11. When were the Euro banknotes and coins introduced? a. 2000 b. 2002 c. 2005 d. 2010 Answer -b

14. 12. Who composed the anthem of the European Community? a.Ludwig van Beethoven; b.George Enescu c.Johann Strauss d.Robert Schumann Answer –a Ode of Joy

15. 13. Who can be “a European citizen”, according to the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union? a. Any citizen who has an identity card b. Any person who is the citizen of a state in Europe c. Any citizen who is the citizen of a member state of the European Union d. Any person who has turned 18 years old. Answer –c

16. 14. What state is about to become a member of the European Union? a.Bulgaria; b.Iceland; c.Turkey; d.Croatia; Answer -d

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