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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