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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. The ______ is an informal way of helping people to settle minor disputes without spending a lot of time and money using a lawyer Modern Society
  2. The minimum age for jury service is ______ Government & Law
  3. Which of these is not a valid bank note? What is the UK
  4. The first man to be called the Prime Minister was ______, who was Prime Minister from 1721 to 1742 Government & Law
  5. Protestant Christian groups include Baptists, Methodists, Presbyterians and Quakers British History
  6. What’s the Queen’s speech for? Government & Law
  7. What is the name of a novel by Jane Austen? Modern Society
  8. A new version of the official flag of the United Kingdom was created in 1801 it is often called ______ Modern Society
  9. When is New Year's Day? Modern Society
  10. UK landmarks are: Modern Society
  11. During the 'Great Depression' of the 1930s, which TWO major new industries developed? Modern Society
  12. Police officers must Government & Law
  13. The hearing for the small claims procedure is held in front of a judge in an ordinary room, and people from both sides of the dispute sit around a table Government & Law
  14. What UK landmark was voted as Britain's favourite view? What is the UK
  15. In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, what percentage of people identified themselves as Christian? Modern Society
  16. Beefeaters, who tell visitors about the building's history are associated with which of these? British History
  17. Who can get a 50% discount on their TV licence? Modern Society
  18. The United Kingdom's constitution is written by Government & Law
  19. It is illegal to sell tobacco products such as cigarettes, cigars, roll-up tobacco to anyone under the age of Modern Society
  20. Who does not have to pay for a TV licence? Modern Society
  21. How can you look after the environment? (Choose TWO) Government & Law
  22. Which court deals usually with divorce cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? Government & Law
  23. In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet British History
  24. The Speaker is elected by fellow MPs using the open ballot system Government & Law
  25. The main political parties actively look for members of the public to join their debates Modern Society
  26. On Mothering Sunday children remember their mothers by usually giving them Modern Society
  27. A jury is made up of members of the public chosen at random from the local: Government & Law
  28. Which TWO are Christian groups? British History
  29. The United Nations aims to Government & Law
  30. Who was reigning in England when English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America? Modern Society
  31. People under 18 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery. Modern Society
  32. St David is the Patron Saint of ______ What is the UK
  33. Oliver Cromwell was ______ of the English republic British History
  34. There are ______ who are specialists in particular areas, and their knowledge is useful in making and checking laws Modern Society
  35. Diwali is often called Modern Society
  36. Where can you visit Admiral Nelson's ship , HMS Victory? British History
  37. The Roman army left England after ______ years to defend other parts of their Empire British History
  38. The House of Lords has more powers then the House of Commons Government & Law
  39. During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This is often called ‘the Enlightenment’ British History
  40. Which of these venues is located in Scotland? Modern Society
  41. All dogs in public places must wear a collar showing the name and address of the owner Modern Society
  42. Which TWO of the following were important 20th-century inventors? Government & Law
  43. EEC was set up in 1957 by six countries Government & Law
  44. A bank holiday is Modern Society
  45. ______ worked on steam power which helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution British History
  46. Which TWO are plays by William Shakespeare? British History
  47. The UK has a constitutional monarchy Government & Law
  48. What awards event celebrates British theatre? British History
  49. Which of these is a Crown Dependency of the UK and not a part of it? What is the UK
  50. There is a dragon on the official flag of Wales. Modern Society