Euro launched on international currency markets
- 1. When was the Euro officially launched on the international currency markets?
A) 2001
B) 1999
C) 1995
D) 2005
- 2. How many countries initially adopted the Euro as their official currency?
A) 11
B) 5
C) 15
D) 20
- 3. Which European Union institution is responsible for the monetary policy of the Eurozone?
A) European Parliament
B) European Central Bank
C) Eurogroup
D) European Commission
- 4. What is the official currency of Italy before adopting the Euro?
A) Mark
B) Pound
C) Lira
D) Franc
- 5. Which city is home to the European Central Bank?
A) Brussels
B) Frankfurt
C) Paris
D) Amsterdam
- 6. Which important European Union treaty laid down the foundation for the creation of the Euro?
A) Nice Treaty
B) Lisbon Treaty
C) Maastricht Treaty
D) Rome Treaty
- 7. What is the Euro's subdivided unit called?
A) Dime
B) Penny
C) Eurocent
D) Cent
- 8. What did the Euro replace as the official currency in some European countries?
A) Cryptocurrency
B) Gold standard
C) National currencies
D) US Dollar
- 9. What is the maximum number of countries that can adopt the Euro as their official currency according to EU treaties?
A) 32
B) 23
C) 27
D) 20
- 10. In which year did Greece adopt the Euro?
A) 2004
B) 2001
C) 1999
D) 1995
- 11. Which famous European landmark is featured on the back of the Euro banknotes?
A) Lakes
B) Mountains
C) Bridges
D) Castles
- 12. The European Union flag features how many stars to represent its member countries?
A) 10
B) 12
C) 8
D) 15
- 13. When did the Euro first become physical currency in the form of coins and banknotes?
A) 2005
B) 1995
C) 1999
D) 2002
- 14. Which of the following countries is not part of the Eurozone?
A) Denmark
B) Lithuania
C) Estonia
D) Slovakia
- 15. What is the official language used in Euro banknotes and coins?
A) Latin
B) German
C) French
D) English
- 16. What is the smallest denomination of Euro banknotes in circulation?
A) €10
B) €50
C) €5
D) €20
- 17. The Euro is the official currency of how many European Union countries?
A) 22
B) 19
C) 15
D) 27
- 18. Which country was the last to adopt the Euro as its currency?
A) Lithuania
B) Latvia
C) Slovenia
D) Slovakia
- 19. What is the Eurozone's official anthem called?
A) God Save the Queen
B) Deutschlandlied
C) La Marseillaise
D) Ode to Joy
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