WORLD HISTORY

POST COLD WAR WORLD

INTEGRATION OF EUROPE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Creating a motto, having a flag, and singing and anthem have all been attempts by the European Union to create what?
A
a European cultural identity
B
Another world war
C
a common language
D
a common currency
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -"United in diversity", the motto of the European Union, first came into use in 2000. It signifies how Europeans have come together, in the form of the EU, to work for peace and prosperity, while at the same time being enriched by the continent’s many different cultures, traditions and languages.

Detailed explanation-2: -European identity is defined by two key layers: Europe as a cultural community of shared values (cultural identity); Europe as a political community of shared democratic practices (political identity). EU values are such as human dignity, freedom of movement, democracy, equality, rule of law, human rights.

Detailed explanation-3: -In varietate concordia (English: United in diversity) is the official motto of the European Union (EU), adopted in 2000.

Detailed explanation-4: -In 1972, the Council of Europe adopted Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” theme as its anthem. In 1985, it was adopted by EU leaders as the official anthem of the European Union.

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