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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. Who is responsible for the economy? Government & Law
  2. Life peers in the House of Lords can pass on their title to their first-born child. Government & Law
  3. During Queen Elizabeth's reign the British Empire became the largest empire the world had ever seen British History
  4. What was the purpose of the Emancipation Act? British History
  5. Which of the following statements is true: Modern Society
  6. Whom did the serfs serve? British History
  7. Who invented the Internet as we know it today? (World Wide Web) Modern Society
  8. What were the refugees that came from France called? British History
  9. In 1776, 13 colonies declared their independence from the British. On which continent were these colonies located? Modern Society
  10. MPs can only be contacted at their office in the House of Commons. Government & Law
  11. When did English become the official language for documents? Government & Law
  12. When did the Roman army leave Britain? British History
  13. How many countries are members of the Commonwealth? Government & Law
  14. Which of the following is a public holiday? Modern Society
  15. Selling or buying drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis is allowed in the UK Modern Society
  16. Who invented the World Wide Web? Modern Society
  17. The Scottish Parliament sits in Government & Law
  18. What is the Turner Prize? Modern Society
  19. What is the highest denomination of coins one can find in the UK? What is the UK
  20. What does MEP stand for? Modern Society
  21. What do you need to apply for UK citizenship? Modern Society
  22. Members in the Welsh Assembly can speak English and Welsh, and all Assembly publications are in both languages Government & Law
  23. Select TWO popular social networking websites Modern Society
  24. Which of these were introduced before the First World War in 1914? British History
  25. The First World War ended on the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month in 1918 British History
  26. Who is best known for his stories about Sherlock Holmes? Modern Society
  27. Who directed the two British films 'Brief Encounter' and 'Lawrence of Arabia'? Modern Society
  28. Forced marriages are an offence in the UK Modern Society
  29. In Ireland, the Black Death killed many in the Pale and, for a time, the area controlled by the English became larger Modern Society
  30. You can ONLY make a complaint about the police by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved. Government & Law
  31. Famous horse-racing events are: Modern Society
  32. Which of these flowers is closely associated with Remembrance Day? Modern Society
  33. Until what time do people play jokes on one another on April Fool's Day? Modern Society
  34. Robert Browning, William Blake and Lord Byron were all famous golfers British History
  35. What was 'Shampooing' when it was first introduced? Government & Law
  36. On Valentine's Day people exchange gifts and cards and send anonymous cards to people they secretly admire Modern Society
  37. Women were given the right to vote at the same age as men in 1982 Government & Law
  38. Which TWO chambers form the UK Parliament? Government & Law
  39. In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease? Modern Society
  40. What is the official name of the country? British History
  41. During the rebellion of the clans in Scotland, Bonnie Prince Charlie was supported by clansmen from which Scottish region? Modern Society
  42. When is Bonfire Night? Modern Society
  43. Very young children believe that Father Christmas (also known as Santa Claus) brings them presents during the night before Christmas Day Modern Society
  44. Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century and is very popular in the UK today. British History
  45. In Wales a system called the Children’s Hearings System is used to deal with children and young people who have committed an offence. Modern Society
  46. Where did Charles II hide to escape from Cromwell's army? British History
  47. By joining a political party, you might be involved in: Modern Society
  48. What do many theatres produce at Christmas time? Modern Society
  49. Who chairs the debates in the House of Commons? Government & Law
  50. The first coins of Britain were minted by the people of the Iron Age. British History