What is the European Union?
An economic and political partnership between European countries.
When did the ECSC operate and how many member states did it have?
From 1951 to 1957 with 6 member states.
When did the EEC begin and how many member states did it have?
In 1957 with 6 member states.
How many member states did the European Union have before Brexit?
28 member states.
What was the number of EU member states after Brexit?
27 member states.
In which year was the Treaty of Rome signed?
1957
What did the Treaty of Rome create?
The European Economic Community (EEC)
In which year was the Treaty of Maastricht signed?
1992
What did the Treaty of Maastricht officially create?
The European Union
When was the Treaty of Lisbon signed?
2007
What improvements did the Treaty of Lisbon bring to the EU?
It made the EU more democratic, efficient, and transparent
When did the United Kingdom officially leave the European Union?
31st January 2020
What is the background color of the European flag?
Blue
How many yellow stars are on the European flag?
12
What is the motto of the European Union?
United in diversity
On which date is Europe Day celebrated each year?
9th May
Name one value of the European Union.
Solidarity
What does the Erasmus+ Programme support?
Mobility, education, training, and sport.
In which year was the Erasmus Programme created?
1987.
How many students participated in the Erasmus Programme since its creation?
More than 3 million students.
When was the Erasmus Programme renamed Erasmus+?
In 2014.
What was the Erasmus+ budget from 2014 to 2020?
€14.7 billion.
How many people did Erasmus+ support from 2014 to 2020?
Over 4 million people.
Which groups participate in Erasmus+ programs?
University students, vocational students, apprentices, teachers, trainers, educators, volunteers, and workers.
How many countries can Erasmus+ participants access for study and training?
33 destination countries.
What are the main objectives of Erasmus+?
To support young people's mobility, education, training, sport, and cultural learning.
What language skill does Erasmus+ help participants improve?
English.
Name two benefits Erasmus+ offers besides language improvement.
Financial grants for travel and development of new skills.
Who set the economic principles of the first European partnership?
Jean Monnet.
How many member states did the European Union have in 1986?
12 member states.
What did the Schengen Agreement abolish between participating countries?
Border controls
Which composition is the European Anthem?
Ode to Joy from Beethoven's 9th Symphony
On which date do Erasmus Days take place?
15th October
Which European event is identified alongside Erasmus Days?
Eurovision Song Contest
After whom is the Erasmus+ Programme named?
Desiderius Erasmus, a 16th-century Dutch philosopher and scholar.
Which 16th-century figure inspired the Erasmus+ Programme's name?
Desiderius Erasmus.
What social opportunities does Erasmus+ provide to young people?
Meeting new people and discovering new cultures.
Answer 19 questions on Europe and the European Union.
1. What best describes the European Union?
2. Which comparison between the ECSC and the EEC is accurate?
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