The European Union

Quiz yourself on European Union history and its founding! Learn about the EEC and key treaties.

Write your name and surname! 1 Why was the European Union started? People wanted to make a lot of money. People didn't want another world war. People wanted to live in other countries. 2 The original name of EU was the EEC. UEFA. The European League. 3 It was created in 1957 by the Treaty of Paris. Berlin. Rome. 4 The treaty was signed in 1957 by six countries. Which of these countries signed it? France Denmark Germany the UK Greece Ireland Spain Belgium Portugal Luxembourg Italy the Netherlands 5 The name was changed to 'the European Union' after which treaty in 1992? The Maastricht Treaty The Treaty of London The Lisbon Treaty 6 Between 1992 and 2007, how many new countries joined the EU? 2 9 15 7 The EU is the _ largest economic area in the world. second third fourth 8 The EU is run by the European Commission. Its offices are in Strasbourg. Frankfurt. Brussels. 9 How many stars are there on the EU flag? 6 12 27 10 Who composed the EU's anthem Ode to Joy? Beethoven The Beatles Dvořák Lesson adapted from Project 5 Students book by OUP.