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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. In 1642, The Civil War split the country into which two groups? British History
  2. Police complaints can only be made by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved. Government & Law
  3. Which of the following plays was written by William Shakespeare? British History
  4. The Queen represents the UK to the rest of the world Modern Society
  5. Henry VIII was most famous for British History
  6. Which of the following was a crucial aerial battle fought between Germany and Britain during WWII? British History
  7. Which of the following traditional heavy industries were badly affected during the great depression? Modern Society
  8. Who became the first Briton to win the Tour de France? Modern Society
  9. Robert the Bruce is associated with which country? British History
  10. People who are self-employed need to pay National Insurance Contributions themselves Government & Law
  11. The capital city of Wales is ______ What is the UK
  12. If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist cause, you should Modern Society
  13. The event that occurs every year on the 3rd Sunday in June is Modern Society
  14. You will receive a fine of up to ______ if you watch TV but do not have a TV licence Modern Society
  15. When did the first farmers arrive in Britain? Modern Society
  16. When was the Scottish Parliament formed? Government & Law
  17. What is a bank holiday? Modern Society
  18. How many years did Mary, the queen of Scots spend in prison? British History
  19. Which of these is an Anglo-Saxon poem? British History
  20. How are the members of the Northern Ireland Parliament elected? Government & Law
  21. ______ means all the judges in a country Government & Law
  22. 'The Restoration' refers to the re-establishment of Catholicism as the official Church in the 15th century British History
  23. What lead the American colonies to declare their independence? Values & Principles
  24. Who should you write to if you wish to make a complaint about the Police? Government & Law
  25. One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans was Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni in what is now British History
  26. When did the American colonies declare independence? Modern Society
  27. Which river banks the London eye? Modern Society
  28. What is Hogmanay? Modern Society
  29. Who was William Wilberforce? Government & Law
  30. The Corn Laws were repealed in 1846. This had prevented the import of cheap grain Government & Law
  31. During the 18th century, Britain fought a number of wars with France. British History
  32. The UK is a parliamentary democracy with the monarch as head of state. Government & Law
  33. The Republic of Ireland is part of the UK. Modern Society
  34. Stonehenge is in the English county of Modern Society
  35. Where can you find Crown Jewels? British History
  36. All dogs in public places must wear ______ Modern Society
  37. Many people use social networking by the ______ when out and about Modern Society
  38. People in the UK are living longer than ever before because of the Modern Society
  39. When were the women given the right to vote at the same age as men? Government & Law
  40. Which movement campaigned for the women's rights? Government & Law
  41. Can the devolved administrations control sectors such as immigration, foreign affairs and taxation? Government & Law
  42. Some people rent land called ______, where they grow fruit and vegetables Modern Society
  43. Which TWO services are funded by National Insurance Contributions? Government & Law
  44. Foods associated with England are: Modern Society
  45. MPs are elected through a system called Government & Law
  46. What is the minimum age to be able to drink alcohol with a meal? Modern Society
  47. The UK is part of the United Nations (UN) Government & Law
  48. National Insurance is needed if you wish to work in the UK Government & Law
  49. What were the refugees that came from France between 1680 and 1720 called? British History
  50. Political parties that formed the coalition government in 2010 are: Modern Society