Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Economic Systems 5
6th Grade Social Studies: Unit 6 - European Union
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the purpose of forming the European Union? | For its members to work together for advantages that would be out of their reach if each were working alone. |
| Why did they believed that when countries work together, they are a more powerful force in the world? | They would have more money, more people and more land area |
| When the EU countries combine, they have more people and a larger economy so they can ____ in a global economy. | They can complete in a global economy |
| What is the currency that members of the EU use and why? | They use the Euro to make trade easier |
| How does the EU work to improve trade among its members? | 1) a common current (the Euro) 2) no tariffs (taxes) among member countries / free trade zone 3) citizens of one country can move freely to another country |
| How does the EU work to improve education, farming and industry among its members? | 1) citizens can live and work in any other EU nation 2) citizens of one country can move freely to another country 3) citizens can vote in local elections even if they are not citizens of the country |
| How many countries are members of the EU? | 27 |
| Is the United Kingdom a member of the EU? | No |
| Is Germany a member of the EU? | Yes |
| Name 4 European countries that are not members of the EU. | 1) Turkey 2) Switzerland 3) Iceland 4) Russia 5) United Kingdom |
| How many EU members do not use the Euro? | 7 countries |
| Why is Turkey not a member of the EU? | Turkey is located close to the Middle East, so some EU members do not want Turkey to join |
| Why is Switzerland not a member of the EU? | Switzerland has one of the highest standards of living and prefers its economy to not be regulated under the EU |
| Why is Iceland not a member of the EU? | The EU has strict limits on the fishing industry, and Iceland does not want the EU’s control on its most important economic activity |
| Why is Russia not a member of the EU? | Russia prefers to be an independent world leader over its resources and economy |
| Does the EU handle all government business for the members? | No - each country still makes its own laws, has a military and elects its leaders |
| What is the currency of Russia? | rubles |
Created by:
Engle Family
Popular Social Studies sets