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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. Since 1927 the BBC has sponsored and organised famous concerts of ______ Modern Society
  2. What religion did Queen Elizabeth I practise? British History
  3. Where are the youth cases heard in Scotland? Modern Society
  4. Charles I believed in the Divine Right of Kings and tried to rule without the Parliament. Government & Law
  5. Henry VIII established the Church of England British History
  6. When is St David's day celebrated? What is the UK
  7. When did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate her Diamond Jubilee? Government & Law
  8. What is the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London? British History
  9. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is financed by selling advertising space during television programmes. Modern Society
  10. The last successful invasion of England was in ______ British History
  11. Which TWO are influential British bands? Modern Society
  12. St Patrick's day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland What is the UK
  13. In 1745, Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) landed in Scotland and raised an army. Where did most of his troops come from? British History
  14. What is a traditional pub game? Modern Society
  15. Thomas Hardy is a famous author who wrote Far from the Madding Crowd. Modern Society
  16. Snowdonia is a national park in Northern Ireland. What is the UK
  17. What is the Turner Prize given for? Modern Society
  18. When do people in Great Britain celebrate Bonfire Night? Modern Society
  19. In 1999 which TWO new national bodies were established? Government & Law
  20. The main political parties actively look for members. Modern Society
  21. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt by the Magistrates' Court. Government & Law
  22. What is an important part of the UK character? Modern Society
  23. If you are an EU citizen living in the United Kingdom you can vote in all British public elections Government & Law
  24. The Battle of Britain in 1940 was fought British History
  25. Bobby Moore is famous for his achievements in which sport? Modern Society
  26. At which festival are mince pies traditionally eaten? Modern Society
  27. The population of England consistently makes up ______ of the UK Modern Society
  28. Which TWO of these are associated with Sir Francis Drake? British History
  29. What is the Home Secretary responsible for? Modern Society
  30. What is the Cenotaph? Modern Society
  31. Which is an aim of the United Nations? British History
  32. What event was held in London in 2012? Modern Society
  33. Mary Stuart, often now called Mary Queen of Scots was a Protestant British History
  34. Father's Day is the ______ Sunday in June Modern Society
  35. If you are arrested and taken to a police station, a police office will tell you Government & Law
  36. By about AD 700, Anglo-Saxon kingdoms were established in Britain. British History
  37. Which two languages combined to become one English language? Modern Society
  38. Which TWO roles are school governors and school boards responsible for? Modern Society
  39. What is the name of the popular UK Tennis tournament played in South London? Modern Society
  40. When did Ireland split into 2 countries? Modern Society
  41. Which TWO are famous gardens in the UK? Modern Society
  42. Can the anthem 'God save the queen' be played only in presence of the Queen? Modern Society
  43. Which colonies of the British Empire decided to declare their independence in 1776? Government & Law
  44. If you wish to be a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should (choose TWO answers): Modern Society
  45. What is the correct order of the Patron Saints' Days? (Starting from January) What is the UK
  46. Which of these is a crown dependency of the UK and not a part of it? What is the UK
  47. What age group does the National Citizen Service programme cover? Modern Society
  48. What was the Spanish Armada? British History
  49. What is the role of a jury at a court trial? Government & Law
  50. Which TWO are examples of civil law? Government & Law