THE EU

1.  In what year was the European Union established?
2.  Why was the EU established?
3.  What is the difference between the EEC and the EU?
4.  What was the ECSC and why was it established?
5.  When did the EEC become the EU and what was the name of the treaty that established this?
6.  In what year did the Euro become the official currency of the EU?
7.  What are the four institutions of the European Union?
8.  What was the Treaty of Rome?
9.  What was the Treaty of Lisbon?
10.  What was the Maastricht Treaty?
11.  When was the Maastricht Treaty?
12.  Which treaty established a single-market economy?
13.  When did all European citizens receive European citizenship?
14.  How many countries were there at the birth of the EEC?
15.  How many member states are there today?
16.  Which EU institution has executive power?
17.  Which EU institution has legislative power?
18.  Which EU institution has judicial power?
19.  Where is the EU Commission based?
20.  Where is the official residence of the EU parliament?
21.  Where does the EU parliament move to once a month?
22.  Which two countries in the EU do not have the Euro?
23.  What problems does the EU face today?
24.  What are the positive aspects of being a member of the EU?

SPAIN: Territory & population

25.  Name the five most important cities for their economies in Spain
26.  Which city has the highest population density in Spain?
27.  Which is the biggest city in Spain?
28.  How many autonomous regions are there in Spain?
29.  How many provinces are there in Spain?
30.  What are the three pillars of democracy?
31.  What is the name of the regional government in Catalunya called?
32.  What is the name of the institution in Spain that holds legislative power?
33.  What is Spain’s population?
34.  What does generational replacement refer to?
35.  Name two problems associated with an ageing population
36.  Do you think an ageing population in the future for Spain will be a problem? Give reasons for your answer
37.  How can you tell by looking at a population pyramid whether the pyramid represents a developed country or an underdeveloped country?
38. Historically, has Spain been a country of emigration or immigration?
39.  As a result of the economic crisis, Spain saw negative net migration between 2011-15. What does negative net migration mean?
40.  How many people left Spain between 2011-15?
41.  Give an example of a national metropolis in Spain
42.  Give an example of a regional metropolis in Spain
43.  Give an example of a regional city in Spain