1. In which year did Malta join the European Union?
a) 1995
b) 2004
c) 2007
d) 2010
Answer: b) 2004
2. What was the main currency used in Malta before adopting the Euro as its official currency in 2008?
a) Lira
b) Guilder
c) Peso
d) Dinar
Answer: a) Lira
3. Which of the following treaties marked Malta’s accession to the European Union?
a) Maastricht Treaty
b) Lisbon Treaty
c) Amsterdam Treaty
d) Treaty of Accession
Answer: d) Treaty of Accession
4. What is the official currency of Malta since its adoption in 2008?
a) Pound
b) Euro
c) Franc
d) Mark
Answer: b) Euro
5. How many member states were there in the European Union when Malta joined in 2004?
a) 12
b) 15
c) 25
d) 27
Answer: c) 25
6. Which of the following countries was NOT part of the EU at the same time as Malta’s accession in 2004?
a) Poland
b) Sweden
c) Greece
d) Spain
Answer: d) Spain
7. What is the European Union’s official motto?
a) Unity in Diversity
b) Liberty, Equality, Fraternity
c) In Varietate Concordia
d) E Pluribus Unum
Answer: a) Unity in Diversity
8. The European Union is often symbolized by a circle of stars on a blue background. How many stars are there in this symbol?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 20
Answer: b) 12
9. Which EU institution is responsible for proposing and implementing legislation, as well as managing and implementing EU policies?
a) European Parliament
b) European Council
c) European Commission
d) Council of the European Union
Answer: c) European Commission
10. The presidency of the Council of the European Union rotates among member states every:
a) 3 months
b) 6 months
c) 12 months
d) 24 months
Answer: b) 6 months
11. Which EU institution represents the interests of the member states and adopts EU laws and budgets?
a) European Parliament
b) European Council
c) European Commission
d) Council of the European Union
Answer: d) Council of the European Union
12. What is the primary legislative body of the European Union, directly elected by EU citizens every five years?
a) European Parliament
b) European Council
c) European Commission
d) Council of the European Union
Answer: a) European Parliament
13. The European Central Bank (ECB), responsible for monetary policy in the Eurozone, is located in which city?
a) Brussels
b) Frankfurt
c) Luxembourg
d) Strasbourg
Answer: b) Frankfurt
14. Which agreement, signed in 2007, aims to reform the institutional structure of the European Union?
a) Maastricht Treaty
b) Lisbon Treaty
c) Amsterdam Treaty
d) Nice Treaty
Answer: b) Lisbon Treaty
15. What is the official anthem of the European Union?
a) Ode to Joy
b) Hymn to Freedom
c) March of the Volunteers
d) Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9
Answer: a) Ode to Joy
16. The European Union has its own currency, the Euro, used by all member states. Which country was the first to introduce the Euro as its official currency?
a) Germany
b) France
c) Italy
d) Netherlands
Answer: a) Germany
17. What is the Schengen Area, an agreement associated with the European Union?
a) A common market for agricultural products
b) A customs union
c) An area without internal borders for passport control
d) A defense alliance
Answer: c) An area without internal borders for passport control
18. The European Union was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in which year for its contribution to the advancement of peace and reconciliation in Europe?
a) 1992
b) 2001
c) 2012
d) 2019
Answer: c) 2012
19. What is the European Union’s official website domain extension?
a) .com
b) .eu
c) .gov
d) .org
Answer: b) .eu
20. The European Union has a single market that allows the free movement of goods, services, capital, and people. What is this market commonly known as?
a) Common Market
b) Eurozone
c) Schengen Area
d) Internal Market
Answer: d) Internal Market
21. The European Union has a common currency, the Euro, which is used by all member states. However, some EU countries have opted not to adopt the Euro. Which of the following is NOT a member of the Eurozone?
a) Sweden
b) Denmark
c) Finland
d) Ireland
Answer: b) Denmark
22. The European Parliament is headquartered in which city?
a) Strasbourg
b) Brussels
c) Luxembourg City
d) Frankfurt
Answer: b) Brussels
23. Which EU institution is composed of the heads of state or government of the member states, along with its President and the President of the European Commission?
a) European Parliament
b) European Council
c) European Commission
d) Council of the European Union
Answer: b) European Council
24. The principle of subsidiarity in the European Union refers to:
a) The promotion of local cuisines
b) Decisions being taken as closely as possible to the citizen
c) The rotation of the EU presidency
d) The common agricultural policy
Answer: b) Decisions being taken as closely as possible to the citizen
25. Which EU institution represents the collective interests and values of the EU, fosters cooperation among member states, and defines the EU’s overall political direction and priorities?
a) European Parliament
b) European Council
c) European Commission
d) Council of the European Union
Answer: b) European Council
26. What is the name of the annual financial framework that outlines the European Union’s long-term budget?
a) Fiscal Compact
b) Stability and Growth Pact
c) Maastricht Treaty
d) Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
Answer: d) Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF)
27. The European Union has its own flag featuring a circle of gold stars on a blue background. How many stars are there on the flag?
a) 10
b) 12
c) 15
d) 27
Answer: b) 12
28. The European Union operates a policy that aims to ensure that products can be sold throughout the EU without restrictions. What is this policy called?
a) Common Agricultural Policy (CAP)
b) Common Fisheries Policy (CFP)
c) Single Market
d) Common Foreign and Security Policy (CFSP)
Answer: c) Single Market
29. What is the name of the official EU body responsible for conducting regular economic analyses and providing economic policy advice to the EU member states?
a) European Investment Bank (EIB)
b) European Central Bank (ECB)
c) European Court of Auditors
d) European Economic and Social Committee
Answer: b) European Central Bank (ECB)
30. The European Union has established the Erasmus+ program to support education, training, youth, and sport in Europe. What is the primary focus of this program?
a) Scientific research
b) Cultural exchange
c) Green energy initiatives
d) Student and staff mobility
Answer: d) Student and staff mobility