- 1. The European Economic Community (EEC) was established by the Treaty of Rome, signed on March 25, 1957, in the Italian capital, with the intention of fostering economic integration among its six founding member states: Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. The primary goal of the EEC was to create a common market, which would facilitate the free movement of goods, services, labor, and capital among member countries, thereby improving economic cooperation and prosperity in a post-World War II Europe that was striving for stability and growth. The establishment of the EEC marked a significant step towards European integration, laying the groundwork for the future development of the European Union (EU). The EEC aimed to reduce trade barriers and to establish a common external tariff, strengthening the ties among these nations and promoting political stability through economic collaboration. Over the years, the EEC underwent various expansions and transformations, evolving into the single European market in 1993 with the Maastricht Treaty, but its foundation in 1957 was pivotal in setting the framework for a more unified Europe, ultimately leading to enhanced economic cooperation and the fostering of a unique political and economic entity on the continent.
When was the European Economic Community (EEC) established?
A) 1975
B) 1945
C) 1957
D) 1965
- 2. Which treaty established the European Economic Community (EEC)?
A) Treaty of Rome
B) Treaty of Versailles
C) Treaty of Maastricht
D) Treaty of Lisbon
- 3. How many founding member countries were there in the EEC?
A) 3
B) 6
C) 9
D) 12
- 4. What was the primary goal of the EEC?
A) Political union
B) Cultural exchange
C) Economic integration
D) Military alliance
- 5. What was the precursor to the EEC?
A) UN
B) Warsaw Pact
C) NATO
D) European Coal and Steel Community
- 6. Which European city hosted the signing of the EEC treaties?
A) London
B) Rome
C) Paris
D) Berlin
- 7. Which European country rejected EEC membership in a referendum in 1972?
A) Denmark
B) Sweden
C) Norway
D) Finland
- 8. What is the 'E' stand for in EEC?
A) Energy
B) Economic
C) European
D) Environmental
- 9. Which country was the first to host the headquarters of the EEC?
A) Luxembourg
B) Belgium
C) France
D) Germany
- 10. Who was the first President of the European Commission, the executive branch of the EEC?
A) Walter Hallstein
B) Roy Jenkins
C) Jean Monnet
D) Jacques Delors
- 11. Which EEC member country did not sign the Schengen Agreement for passport-free travel?
A) United Kingdom
B) Spain
C) France
D) Germany
- 12. Which sector of the economy did the EEC focus on most in its early years?
A) Finance
B) Technology
C) Agriculture
D) Automotive
- 13. What was the EEC's common agricultural policy designed to do?
A) Reduce carbon emissions
B) Promote tourism
C) Ensure food security
D) Increase military spending
- 14. Which year did the EEC expand to include Greece as a member?
A) 1975
B) 1981
C) 1965
D) 1990
- 15. Which French President was instrumental in advancing European integration through the EEC?
A) Jacques Chirac
B) Emmanuel Macron
C) François Mitterrand
D) Charles de Gaulle
- 16. Which country joined the EEC in 1973, further expanding its membership?
A) Denmark
B) Norway
C) Sweden
D) Switzerland
- 17. The establishment of the EEC was primarily a response to which major event?
A) World War II
B) French Revolution
C) Industrial Revolution
D) Cold War
- 18. The EEC aimed to establish a common _____ policy to benefit member states.
A) Educational
B) Military
C) Agricultural
D) Healthcare
- 19. The establishment of the EEC was strongly supported by which major European power?
A) Poland
B) Italy
C) France
D) Spain
- 20. One of the first major accomplishments of the EEC was the elimination of _____ tariffs among member states.
A) Customs
B) Property
C) Sales
D) Income
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