Eurovision song contest and the EU

Which entertainment event inspired the creation of Eurovision song contest?

• Jeux Sans Frontières

• Sanremo Music Festival

• Woodstock

• Glastonbury Festival

Answer explanation

The contest was based on Italy's Sanremo Music Festival and at the beginning national languages had to be used in all lyrics.

How many member states are there in the European Union in 2022?

• 28

• 27

• 26

• 24

How many EU countries are taking part in the 2022 Eurovision song contest?

• 24

• 25

• 26

• 27

Which of these countries is not taking part in the 2022 Eurovision song contest?

• Switzerland

• Denmark

• Luxembourg

• Holland

How many songs/countries can jurors and viewers assign point to?

• 12

• 10

• 1

• 3

What is the Eurozone?

• The most central area of Europe

• The group of European countries adopting the Euro

• The place where the European Central Bank is located

Answer explanation

The euro is the official currency of 19 of the 27 member states of the European Union. This group of states is known as the eurozone or, officially, the euro area.

How many times has Lithuania won the Eurovision Song Contest?

• TWICE

• THREE TIMES

• ONCE

• NEVER

Who wrote the Lithuanian national anthem?

• Vincas Kaudrika

• Anthony Kiedis

• Frank Lubin

• Tony Zemaitis

Which Portuguese singer won the Eurovision Song Contest in 2017?

• Maro

• Salvador Sobral

• Sergio Godinho

• Vania Fernandes

When did Croatia participate in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time?

• 2013

• 2022

• 1993

• 1954