EU History Quiz
From the Treaties of Rome to Lisbon, from the ECSC to today’s Union: test your knowledge of milestones, founders, and enlargements.
Play EU History QuizWhat’s inside the history category?
- Founding treaties: Paris, Rome, Maastricht, Lisbon and beyond.
- Institutions over time: Parliament, Commission, Council powers and reforms.
- Enlargement waves: From 6 to 27 members, accessions and opt-outs.
- Key figures & milestones: Monnet, Schuman, Delors, single market, euro.
How to practice
Select History in the quiz, pick a difficulty (Easy, Medium, Hard), and get 10 timed questions. Replays reshuffle questions so you can improve.
Keep learning
Watch related Shorts in the EU Videos section or read more about the project on the Info page. Ready for a new topic? Try Politics & institutions or Geography.
Sample questions you might see
- Which treaty introduced the euro and in which year was it signed?
- Who were the six founding members of the European Communities?
- What milestone created the single market and when did it enter into force?
Tips to score higher
- Start with Easy to memorize dates, then move to Medium and Hard for nuance like opt-outs and voting rules.
- Create a quick timeline of treaties (Paris → Rome → Maastricht → Lisbon) to keep sequences straight.
- Use the EU Shorts playlist on treaties to refresh before attempting a new round.
Related practice
If you enjoy dates and milestones, switch to the Politics category to see how institutions evolved, or test geography facts from each enlargement wave in the Geography quiz.