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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. Parts of the west of Britain, including much of what is now ______, remained free of Anglo-Saxon rule British History
  2. At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country British History
  3. It is expected that women should stay at home and not work Modern Society
  4. Select TWO early members of the Royal Society British History
  5. Which word comes from the Viking language? British History
  6. What happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords in 1999? Government & Law
  7. In the UK you are expected to respect the rights of others to have their own opinions. Values & Principles
  8. People under ______ are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery Modern Society
  9. Which party did Margaret Thatcher belong to? Government & Law
  10. When is St George's day? What is the UK
  11. Who invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982? Modern Society
  12. ______ developed ideas about economics which are still referred to today Modern Society
  13. Who makes a speech which summarises the government's policies for the year ahead? Government & Law
  14. Who was Catherine of Aragon (the first of Henry VIII's six wives)? British History
  15. When did the Wars of the Roses end with the Battle of Bosworth? British History
  16. The UK has a free press Modern Society
  17. When is Halloween (an ancient festival) celebrated? Modern Society
  18. What does the Habeas Corpus Act enforce? Government & Law
  19. Who was Admiral Nelson? British History
  20. British branches of international charity organisations includes Modern Society
  21. In the mid-19th century, the Chartists campaigned for democratic reforms including: British History
  22. What kind of charities are "National Trust" and "Friends of the Earth" ? Modern Society
  23. Where did Cricket originate from? Modern Society
  24. Which TWO groups contested the Wars of the Roses in the 15th century? British History
  25. What are the MPs who don't represent a political party called? Government & Law
  26. Important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832 were: Government & Law
  27. Proceedings in Parliament are broadcast on television and published in official reports called Modern Society
  28. Which area of government policy is the responsibility of the Chancellor of the Exchequer? Government & Law
  29. John Constable (1776-1837) founded the modern Police force in England Modern Society
  30. How many members does The National Assembly for Wales have? Modern Society
  31. There are some MPs (Members of Parliament) who do not represent any of the main political parties Government & Law
  32. There are 9 National Parks in the UK Modern Society
  33. Who of the following is associated with the Bonfire Night? Modern Society
  34. How did Charles II manage to escape to Europe after his defeat in the Civil War? British History
  35. The Vikings came from ______ British History
  36. Who wrote music for George VI and Queen Elizabeth II? Government & Law
  37. Who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army in 1745? Modern Society
  38. The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Government & Law
  39. When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada? British History
  40. The UN was set up Modern Society
  41. The term 'suffragettes' is associated with ______ Modern Society
  42. The Channel Islands are a part of the United Kingdom What is the UK
  43. When did Britain join the European Union? Government & Law
  44. In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is a serious crime. Modern Society
  45. The House of Lords mostly acts as the government wishes Government & Law
  46. Who was given the title of Lord Protector? Modern Society
  47. Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK Modern Society
  48. Cocaine and Heroin are ______ Modern Society
  49. What are TWO core values of a civil servant? Government & Law
  50. Which of these were famous Victorians? British History