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Why was the European Union started?
People didn't want another world war.
The original name of the EU was
the EEC
It was created in 1957 by the Treaty of
Rome
The treaty was signed in 1957 by six countries. Name at least three of them.
France, Germany, Belgium, Luxemburg, the Netherlands
The name was changed to 'the European Union' after which treaty in 1992?
The Maastricht Treaty
Between 1992 and 2007, how many new countries joined the EU?
15
The EU is the ____ largest economic area in the world.
third
The EU is run by the European Commision. Its offices are in
Brussels
How many stars are there on the EU flag?
12
Who composed the EU' anthem 'Ode to joy'?
Beethoven
What does 'EEC' mean?
European Economic Community.
When did the UK join?
in 1973
When did Spain join?
in the 1980s.
Which economic areas are larger than the EU?
China and India
Where is the European Central Bank?
Frankfurt (Germany)
What do stars on the EU flag represent?
the twelve nations who were members when the flag was chosen in 1986
