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3,034 real-format Life in the UK practice questions, drawn from the open-source mirror of the official handbook bank. Click any question to see the answer and a related set.

  1. What was Edward Elgar famous for? British History
  2. ______ developed ideas about human nature continue to influence philosophers Modern Society
  3. Who does make a speech which summarises the government's policies for the year ahead? Modern Society
  4. The words 'Britain', 'British Isles' or 'British' are used in this test to refer to everyone in What is the UK
  5. Britain has never been at war with France. British History
  6. 'The Divine Right of Kings' meant that Modern Society
  7. If a husband forces his wife to have sex he can be charged with rape. Modern Society
  8. The invasion of which country by Germany provoked UK to declare war on Germany in 1939? British History
  9. What should you do to make a complaint about the Police? Government & Law
  10. Boudicca was one of the tribal leaders who Modern Society
  11. How many AMs does the Welsh government have? What is the UK
  12. When was the Emancipation Act signed? It abolished slavery throughout the British Empire British History
  13. When did Ireland split into two countries? British History
  14. Which famous poet's work was inspired by Nature? Modern Society
  15. What led the American colonies to want their independence from Britain? Modern Society
  16. Volunteering is a Modern Society
  17. The system of government in the UK is a parliamentary democracy. Values & Principles
  18. How many members does the Scottish Parliament have? Government & Law
  19. It is illegal to sell tobacco products to people under 18 years of age Modern Society
  20. What other name is given to Diwali? Modern Society
  21. What are the allowed religions in Britain? Modern Society
  22. Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by civil servants who are appointed by the Government. Government & Law
  23. What does Hogmanay refer to? Modern Society
  24. On Valentine’s Day people exchange gifts and cards and send anonymous cards to people they secretly admire Modern Society
  25. For which TWO types of literature is William Shakespeare famous? British History
  26. Who was one of the tribal leaders that fought against the Romans? British History
  27. On the official flag of the UK, The name of the diagonal white cross on a blue ground is the cross of Modern Society
  28. What international organisation is working to prevent war and to maintain international peace? British History
  29. London has ______ local authorities Modern Society
  30. Which TWO major welfare changes were introduced between 1945 and 1950? Government & Law
  31. Eid ul Adha remembers that the prophet Ibrahim was willing to sacrifice his son when God ordered him to Modern Society
  32. Who built the Tower of London? British History
  33. What is the leader of the party that wins the election called? Modern Society
  34. What information about you is asked at the polling station? Modern Society
  35. Which group of refugees settled in England before 1720? British History
  36. On what day is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated? Modern Society
  37. Who wrote music for King George I? Modern Society
  38. How many ski centres are there in Scotland? What is the UK
  39. In the Church of Scotland, who is the Moderator? What is the UK
  40. In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, ______ of people identified themselves as Muslim Modern Society
  41. What is the capital city of Scotland? What is the UK
  42. Which of the following is part of the UK? Modern Society
  43. When did hereditary peers lose the automatic right to attend the House of Lords? Government & Law
  44. Wales united with England during the reign of King Henry VIII British History
  45. ‘The Restoration’ refers to the reestablishment of Roman Catholicism British History
  46. Which style of architecture became popular in the 19th century? British History
  47. The London Eye is situated on the southern bank of the River ______ Modern Society
  48. What did the 'Bill of Rights' confirm? Government & Law
  49. Who took the title 'King of Ireland'? British History
  50. Women over 30 were allowed to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war was it? British History