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What was the main reason for awarding the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union?
What was the main reason for awarding the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union?
- For its role in the development of advanced technology for peaceful purposes.
- For its military contributions to peacekeeping operations worldwide.
- For its efforts in promoting democracy and human rights in Eastern Europe. (correct)
- For its successful economic policies that led to global prosperity.
Which historical event was highlighted by the Nobel Committee in reference to the EU's efforts in reconciliation?
Which historical event was highlighted by the Nobel Committee in reference to the EU's efforts in reconciliation?
- The American Revolutionary War
- The Vietnam War
- World War I
- The division between East and West (correct)
Among the nominations for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize, what proportion were individual nominees?
Among the nominations for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize, what proportion were individual nominees?
- Exactly 100%
- Less than 10%
- Around 50% (correct)
- Over 75%
Which of the following countries did the EU NOT contribute to the introduction of democracy according to the text?
Which of the following countries did the EU NOT contribute to the introduction of democracy according to the text?
How many wars did Germany and France fight over a seventy-year period according to the text?
How many wars did Germany and France fight over a seventy-year period according to the text?
What was highlighted as a key achievement of the EU in relation to historical enemies becoming close partners?
What was highlighted as a key achievement of the EU in relation to historical enemies becoming close partners?
Who was the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee in 2012?
Who was the chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee in 2012?
Which country's President referred to the European Union as the 'biggest peacemaker in history' after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
Which country's President referred to the European Union as the 'biggest peacemaker in history' after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
Who described the European Union as 'an example for the world of peaceful dialogue and conflict prevention' after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
Who described the European Union as 'an example for the world of peaceful dialogue and conflict prevention' after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
Which country's Chancellor referred to the European Union as 'the most successful project for peace in history' after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
Which country's Chancellor referred to the European Union as 'the most successful project for peace in history' after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
Who said that the European Union is 'a unique project of peace and freedom' after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
Who said that the European Union is 'a unique project of peace and freedom' after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
Which former Chancellor called the award 'a wise and far-sighted decision' confirming the European peace project after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
Which former Chancellor called the award 'a wise and far-sighted decision' confirming the European peace project after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
'The EU serves as a beacon for democracy and reconciliation' was stated by which European official after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
'The EU serves as a beacon for democracy and reconciliation' was stated by which European official after the Nobel Peace Prize announcement in 2012?
According to the statements, which country expressed hope that the EU award would motivate further enlargement?
According to the statements, which country expressed hope that the EU award would motivate further enlargement?
Which of the following countries did NOT explicitly congratulate or praise the EU for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize?
Which of the following countries did NOT explicitly congratulate or praise the EU for receiving the Nobel Peace Prize?
Which organization stated that the EU has contributed to the advancement of freedom, democracy, and human rights across the continent and beyond?
Which organization stated that the EU has contributed to the advancement of freedom, democracy, and human rights across the continent and beyond?
According to the statements, which country expressed pride and motivation to continue reforms in order to become an EU member?
According to the statements, which country expressed pride and motivation to continue reforms in order to become an EU member?
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the information provided?
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the information provided?
Which country's statement suggested that its membership perspective contributed to the EU receiving the Nobel Peace Prize?
Which country's statement suggested that its membership perspective contributed to the EU receiving the Nobel Peace Prize?
According to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, what did he call the Nobel Peace Prize award for the EU?
According to the Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-moon, what did he call the Nobel Peace Prize award for the EU?
Which statement about the EU receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is NOT supported by the information provided?
Which statement about the EU receiving the Nobel Peace Prize is NOT supported by the information provided?
According to the information, which country's leader said the Nobel Peace Prize honored the EU's efforts to unite European countries despite their differences?
According to the information, which country's leader said the Nobel Peace Prize honored the EU's efforts to unite European countries despite their differences?
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the information provided?
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the information provided?
Which country's Prime Minister stated that the EU has been a 'peace project' from the beginning?
Which country's Prime Minister stated that the EU has been a 'peace project' from the beginning?
Which country's Prime Minister referred to the EU as a 'stimulus for the further consolidation of Europe's political, economic and monetary union'?
Which country's Prime Minister referred to the EU as a 'stimulus for the further consolidation of Europe's political, economic and monetary union'?
Which country's President stated that 'to award a bureaucratic institution is an 'empty' prize'?
Which country's President stated that 'to award a bureaucratic institution is an 'empty' prize'?
Which country's Prime Minister spoke about the need for 'advanced social cohesion' to avoid the rise of 'right-extremists' in the European Union?
Which country's Prime Minister spoke about the need for 'advanced social cohesion' to avoid the rise of 'right-extremists' in the European Union?
Which country's President stated that the EU prize was 'great and pioneering news for Europe', and that 'we have always considered the united Europe as a peace project'?
Which country's President stated that the EU prize was 'great and pioneering news for Europe', and that 'we have always considered the united Europe as a peace project'?
Which country's Prime Minister said that 'the EU must always strive to preserve and strengthen those achievements for the future'?
Which country's Prime Minister said that 'the EU must always strive to preserve and strengthen those achievements for the future'?
Which country's Prime Minister referred to the EU as a 'model for others'?
Which country's Prime Minister referred to the EU as a 'model for others'?
Which country's Prime Minister said the EU award was 'excellent news'?
Which country's Prime Minister said the EU award was 'excellent news'?
Which country's Prime Minister stated that the EU represented the 'peaceful coexistence of previously hostile countries'?
Which country's Prime Minister stated that the EU represented the 'peaceful coexistence of previously hostile countries'?
Which country's leader referred to the EU as a 'peace process'?
Which country's leader referred to the EU as a 'peace process'?
Which of the following groups was most critical of the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to the European Union?
Which of the following groups was most critical of the Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to the European Union?
What was the main reason given by Nigel Farage for why the Nobel Peace Prize award to the EU was inappropriate?
What was the main reason given by Nigel Farage for why the Nobel Peace Prize award to the EU was inappropriate?
Which of the following best describes the overall public reaction to the EU being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, according to the text?
Which of the following best describes the overall public reaction to the EU being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, according to the text?
Which Nobel Peace Prize laureates publicly opposed the awarding of the prize to the European Union?
Which Nobel Peace Prize laureates publicly opposed the awarding of the prize to the European Union?
What was the main reason given by the Nobel Peace Prize winners who opposed the award to the EU?
What was the main reason given by the Nobel Peace Prize winners who opposed the award to the EU?
Which EU leaders attended the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony?
Which EU leaders attended the Nobel Peace Prize award ceremony?
Who accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the European Union?
Who accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of the European Union?
What did the director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, Geir Lundestad, say about the public reaction to the EU winning the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway?
What did the director of the Norwegian Nobel Institute, Geir Lundestad, say about the public reaction to the EU winning the Nobel Peace Prize in Norway?
What was the main reason given by the International Peace Bureau and other signatories for opposing the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to the EU?
What was the main reason given by the International Peace Bureau and other signatories for opposing the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to the EU?
What was the Wall Street Journal's reaction to the European Union being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
What was the Wall Street Journal's reaction to the European Union being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?