European Union

Question 1

Why was the European Union (EU) formed?

Answer 1

The European Union was formed to unite countries that have been torn apart by war.

Question 2

What are the main goals of the EU?

Answer 2

1. Peace

2. Prosperity

Question 3

What are the ways that the EU provides for its members?

Answer 3

1. Create Jobs
2. Protect Citizens’ Rights
3. Preserves the Environment
4. Promotes Freedom, Security, and Justice

Question 4

How does a common market unite Europe?

Answer 4

1. Goods move freely across borders
2. People have more choices in what to buy
3. No tariffs
4. Lower prices
5. Easier to buy more
6. People can travel freely without tariffs

Question 5

How does a trade bloc unite Europe?

Answer 5

1. Outside nations are eager to do business in the European Union
2. Allows European Union countries to have more power in the European Union economy

Question 6

What is the European Union motto?

Answer 6

United in Diversity

Question 7

What does the European Union’s motto mean?

Answer 7

Even though they celebrate different holidays, eat different foods, and speak different languages they are always united.

Question 8

What is a force that unites people and countries?

Answer 8

Centripetal Force

Question 9

What is a force that divides people and countries?

Answer 9

Centrifugal Force

Question 10

What is a group of countries that acts as a single market, without trade barriers between member countries?

Answer 10

Common Market

Question 11

What is a tax on goods that crosses country borders?

Answer 11

Tariff

Question 12

What are the bills and coins used as money in a particular country or group of countries?

Answer 12

Currency

Question 13

What is a group of countries that work together to promote trade with one another?

Answer 13

Trade Bloc