Europe 160927

Europe 160927 is a selection of 10 questions. Europe 160927 is the filename to differentiate it from other Themed Questions. Feel free to use any of these questions and answers for your own quizzes. Just keep in mind that you cannot republish them in any format.

1   What is the name of the European Union’s anthem?
A   Ode to Joy (accept final movement Symphony No 9/Choral) (Beethoven)

2   Which European country’s flag is the only one that is square?
A   Switzerland (accept Vatican City although not a country it is a state)

3   In which city are the headquarters of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development located?
A   London

4   Which European Union member state is first alphabetically?
A   Austria

5   Which EU country has the violet as its national flower?
A   Greece

6   Which European principality has had no army since 1868 and largest producer of false teeth in the world?
A   Liechtenstein

7   In the folklore of which European country does Black Peter accompany St Nicholas to bring sweets etc on December 6th?
A   Netherlands (Holland) (and parts of Belgium)

8   Which treaty designed to reshape Europe’s economic future came into effect in November 1993?
A   Maastricht Treaty

9   Which Eastern European carmaker is a subsidiary of Renault?
A   Dacia

10   What highly ornate and grandeur style of architecture and art flourished in Europe from the late 16th century to the early 18th century?
A   Baroque (the term ‘Baroque’ was initially used with a derogatory meaning, to underline the excesses of its emphasis)