Europe | MCQs

Explanation

Netherlands is the new name of Holland

Explanation

Bulgaria and Romania became Schengen members in March 31 2024, gaining access to open borders via sea and air routes.

This expansion aims to enhance regional integration and facilitate travel within the Schengen Area.

The Schengen Area encompasses 29 European countries that have abolished border controls at their mutual borders.

The 29 Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania.

Explanation

The Battle of Waterloo started on June 18, 1815, marked the final defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte. 

Waterloo is a city located close to Brussels.

Brussels is the capital of Belgium.

Explanation

Austria's Capital is Vienna.

Austria's Currency is Euro.

Austria's official language is German.

Austria located is on the Continent of Europe.

Austria's Primary Religion is Christianity.

Austria's Head of Govt. is President - Alexander Van der Bellen.

Austria Parliament called National Assembly.

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Cyprus's Capital is Nicosia.

Cyprus' Currency is Euro.

Cyprus's official language is Greek; Turkish.

Cyprus located is on the Continent of Europe.

Cyprus's Primary Religion is Christianity and Islam.

Cypru's Head of Govt. is President – Nicos Anastasiades.

ND7-3-2023

Explanation

Euro was introduced on 1 January 199

for the first 3 years, it was an invisible century

The euro is the second-largest reserve currency 

The euro is the second-most traded currency in the world 

The euro is the sole currency of 20 EU member states:

1. Austria
2. Belgium
3. Cyprus
4. Estonia
5. Finland
6. France
7. Germany
8. Greece
9. Ireland
10. Italy
11. Latvia
12. Lithuania
13. Luxembourg
14. Malta
15. the Netherlands
16. Portugal
17. Slovakia
18. Slovenia
19. Spain
20. Croatia.

ND7-3-2023

Explanation

The Copernicus project, under which the wind-sensing satellite “Aeolus” was launched, is a joint venture of the European Union and European Space Agency.

The project aims to provide comprehensive environmental monitoring using satellite data.

Explanation

Germany Capital is Berlin.

Germany Currency is Euro.

Germany official language is German.

Germany located is in Continent Europe.

Germany Primary Religion is Christianity.

Germany Head of Govt. is Chancellor – Olaf Scholz.

Germany Parliament called Bundestag (Lower House) & Bundesrat (Upper House).

Tricks for Remember

EURO

 BIG -FAN-PI –SMS

Mind Trick : BIG FAN of PI and wished through SMS

**BIG**

B-Belgium

I-Ireland

G-Germany

**FAN**

F-France

A-Austria

N-Netherland

**PI**

P-Portugal

I-Italy

**SMS**

S-Spain

M-Malta

S-Solvaria

Explanation

There are seven European Union countries that do not use the euro as their currency: 

1. Bulgaria
2. The Czech Republic
3. Denmark
4. Hungary
5. Poland
6. Romania
7. Sweden

Explanation

The United Kingdom voted to leave the EU in a national referendum in June 2016,

and left in 2020.

The United Kingdom left the European Union on 31 January 2020, at midnight (Dutch time).

Theresa May was prime minister at the Time of Brexit

Brexit is the withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU) and the European Atomic Energy Community (EAEC) .

The UK is to date the first and only country to formally leave the EU after 47 years of membership

Explanation

You can use the euro in 20 EU countries:

1. Austria,
2. Belgium,
3. Croatia,
4. Cyprus,
5. Estonia,
6. Finland,
7. France,
8. Germany,
9. Greece,
10. Ireland,
11. Italy,
12. Latvia,
13. Lithuania,
14. Luxembourg,
15. Malta,
16. the Netherlands,
17. Portugal,
18. Slovakia,
19. Slovenia
20. Spain.