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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 composer George Frederick Handel (1695-1759) was born in ______ and spent many years in the UK and became a British citizen in 1727 Modern Society
  2. If a person is under the age of 21, their case will be heard in a Youth Court Government & Law
  3. What does St Patrick's cross look like? What is the UK
  4. The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the 18th and 19th centuries British History
  5. Who receives ambassadors and high commissioners, entertains visiting heads of state and makes state visits overseas in support of diplomatic and economic relationships with other countries? Modern Society
  6. The Council of Europe is ______ for the protection and promotion of human rights in member countries Values & Principles
  7. Which of these countries was NOT UK’s ally in the WWII? British History
  8. What is 'the Proms'? Modern Society
  9. Anyone facing ______ can go and stay in safe places, called refuges or shelters in some areas Modern Society
  10. Anyone who does not pay enough National Insurance Contributions will not be able to receive certain contributory benefits such as Government & Law
  11. Where are the most serious civil cases heard in England and Wales? Government & Law
  12. Where was Rudyard Kipling born? Modern Society
  13. Sheriff Courts and Crown Courts deal with cases of Government & Law
  14. What is the name of capital city of Scotland? What is the UK
  15. During the 'Great Depression' of the 1930s, major new Industries developed were: Modern Society
  16. What was the first war to be extensively covered by media? British History
  17. The monarch is the head of the Church of England Government & Law
  18. In the beginning, the number of people who had the right to vote for members of Parliament was still very small Government & Law
  19. People have to pay tax on pensions in the UK Government & Law
  20. Which languages were the basis of modern English? British History
  21. Examples of criminal laws are Government & Law
  22. Which pair won gold medals for Ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984 and in four consecutive world championships? Government & Law
  23. Which religion did the Huguenots follow? British History
  24. What is Christmas day? Modern Society
  25. Northern Ireland has its own established church. Modern Society
  26. ______ developed horse-driven spinning mills that used only one machine Modern Society
  27. Which TWO of the following are famous British artists? Modern Society
  28. When did the British troops leave Iraq? Modern Society
  29. Conditions in Ireland in the 19th century were much better than in the rest of the UK British History
  30. On election day, you will get your ballot paper, which you take to a polling booth to Modern Society
  31. What is the National Citizen Service programme for? Modern Society
  32. Henry VIII's fourth wife, Anne of Cleves was a Spanish princess British History
  33. The National Anthem "God save the queen" can only be played in the presence of the Queen. Modern Society
  34. A lot of People carve lanterns out of ______ and put a candle inside of them during Halloween Modern Society
  35. What were the first Women's Social and Political Union group members called? Modern Society
  36. During the Civil War supporters of King Charles I were called ______ British History
  37. In England, parents and other community groups can apply to open a ______ school in their local area Modern Society
  38. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, serious offences are tried in front of a judge and a jury in a Government & Law
  39. If it is difficult for you to get to a polling station or polling place Modern Society
  40. The Glorious Revolution was called the “Glorious revolution” because there was no fighting in England and it guaranteed the power of Parliament British History
  41. Catherine Howard was Anne Boleyn’s cousin British History
  42. The types of case which are held in County Courts includes: Government & Law
  43. Who was the first person to be called a Prime Minister? Government & Law
  44. Which TWO issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on? Government & Law
  45. To apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency, which TWO things do you need? Modern Society
  46. Which of Henry VIII's wives were executed? British History
  47. Which house won the War of the Roses? British History
  48. There are ______ ski centres in Scotland, as well as Europe's longest dry ski slope near Edinburgh What is the UK
  49. In 1314, who led the Scots to defeat the English at the Battle of Bannockburn? British History
  50. In 1998 the Good Friday Agreement Modern Society