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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. Admiral Nelson died in which battle? British History
  2. The Reform Act of 1832 ______ the number of voters Modern Society
  3. National Insurance Contributions is paid by Government & Law
  4. The Restoration' refers to the reestablishment of Roman Catholicism British History
  5. During the civil war of 1455, what colour rose was the symbol of the House of Lancaster? British History
  6. 'We shall fight them on the beaches' is a famous quote from a speech by Queen Elizabeth II about the Spanish Armada British History
  7. Which TWO of the following is William Shakespeare famous for writing? British History
  8. Which parts of the United Kingdom have devolved governments? What is the UK
  9. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer? Modern Society
  10. December 26th celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ Modern Society
  11. Who is responsible for the opening of the new parliamentary session each year? Government & Law
  12. Which comedy double act by Nick Park won many Oscars? Modern Society
  13. Where does golf come from? Modern Society
  14. What party won the General Election in 2010? Government & Law
  15. Which TWO countries took part in the development of Concorde? Modern Society
  16. What is played at important national occasions and at events attended by the Queen or the Royal Family? Government & Law
  17. If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact? Modern Society
  18. If your driving licence is from a country in the European Union (EU), Iceland, Liechtenstein or Norway, you can drive in the UK for Government & Law
  19. Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as cutting or female circumcision, is legal in the UK Modern Society
  20. If you are self-employed, you need to pay your own tax through a system called Government & Law
  21. What were the Irish people who favoured complete independence from the UK known as? Government & Law
  22. How is the Church of England often called? Government & Law
  23. People might be taken to court if they owe money to someone Government & Law
  24. When is St George's Day? What is the UK
  25. Mo Farah and Jessica Ennis are well-known athletes who won gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics. Modern Society
  26. Drivers can use their driving licence until they are 70 years old, after that, The licence is valid for ______ year(s) at a time after driver reaches 70 years of age Government & Law
  27. What is Sir Isaac Newton's famous published work? Values & Principles
  28. A traditional pub game in the UK is Modern Society
  29. The UK is a Security Council member of ______ Modern Society
  30. Why was Mary known as 'Bloody Mary'? British History
  31. Which of these countries are members of the Commonwealth? Government & Law
  32. What was the ‘Black Death’? British History
  33. The UN Security Council members recommends action when there are Modern Society
  34. During the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I, the English government encouraged Scottish and English Protestants to settle in which Irish province? British History
  35. Who will remain the longest reigning monarch until 9 September 2015? British History
  36. The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people. Modern Society
  37. Which official holiday is celebrated on the 30th November in Scotland? What is the UK
  38. What can schools do to raise money? Modern Society
  39. When was the Emancipation Act signed? British History
  40. The Union Flag consists of three crosses. One is St George's. Who do the other TWO crosses represent? What is the UK
  41. Why were women given the right to vote? Government & Law
  42. The Giant's Causeway was formed about ______ years ago Modern Society
  43. Nato stands for The North American Treaty Organization Government & Law
  44. Political parties in the UK are: Modern Society
  45. In 1314 the Scottish, led by Robert the Bruce, defeated the English at the battle of Bannockburn, and Scotland remained unconquered by the English. British History
  46. St Andrew’s Day is on 17 March What is the UK
  47. Which TWO of the following are examples of criminal law? Government & Law
  48. Life peers in the House of Lords are appointed by ______ Government & Law
  49. The period after the Norman Conquest up until about 1485 is called British History
  50. By law, which TWO types of media have to give a balanced coverage of all political parties and equal time to rival viewpoints before an election? Modern Society