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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. Where did the Vikings come from? British History
  2. Where was one of the Anglo Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour? Modern Society
  3. You are expected to respect the rights of others to have their own opinions in the UK Values & Principles
  4. How often are elections for the European Parliament held? Government & Law
  5. What was an important English export in the Middle Ages? British History
  6. What does an aged population have an impact on? Government & Law
  7. The Proms is a time when Christians take time to reflect and prepare for Easter. Modern Society
  8. During Slave trade, where did slaves primarily come from? Modern Society
  9. What is the capital of Wales? What is the UK
  10. Which of these people are famous UK sports stars? Modern Society
  11. How old do you have to be to stand for election as an MP? Government & Law
  12. How old do you have to be to participate in the National Lottery? Modern Society
  13. Where does the UK government sit? Government & Law
  14. During the 18th century, radical new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed, called 'the Enlightenment'. Values & Principles
  15. Which developments were features of the Industrial Revolution? British History
  16. Which poem was written by Lord Byron? Modern Society
  17. Only Scotland and Northern Ireland have their patron saint’s day as an official holiday What is the UK
  18. Which TWO kings believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings'? Government & Law
  19. Who can attend hearings in a Youth Court? Government & Law
  20. In 1588 the English defeated a Modern Society
  21. Which event occurs each year on the third Sunday in June? Modern Society
  22. Which of the following is a responsibility of the Home Secretary? Modern Society
  23. The government, public bodies and the courts must follow the principles of the European Convention Values & Principles
  24. Which of these is a charity working with animals? Modern Society
  25. Which TWO are British Overseas territories? What is the UK
  26. Which TWO are 20th-century British discoveries or inventions? Modern Society
  27. EastEnders and Coronation Street are Modern Society
  28. All young people in the UK are sent a National Insurance number just before their Government & Law
  29. When was the first public film shown in the UK? Modern Society
  30. The daffodil is the national flower of Wales. What is the UK
  31. In which TWO countries were PCCs elected in? Government & Law
  32. Who was Thomas Gainsborough? Modern Society
  33. The Bill of Rights of 1689 limited the powers of ______ Modern Society
  34. Why is Henry VIII an important English monarch? British History
  35. In the middle of the 19th century the potato crop failed, and Ireland suffered a famine British History
  36. The Northern Ireland Assembly has powers to decide on matters such as education, agriculture, environment, health, and social services Government & Law
  37. When did the development of a free press happen? Modern Society
  38. In the Citizenship Survey, 21% of people said that they had no religion. Modern Society
  39. In the north of ______, land was owned by members of the 'clans' (prominent families) Modern Society
  40. England has ______ flower associated with it and sometimes worn on national saints' day Modern Society
  41. Who won gold medals for ice dancing at the Olympic Games in 1984? Government & Law
  42. What is the name of the UK currency? What is the UK
  43. Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories Modern Society
  44. What is the minimum age to drive a car or a motorcycle in the UK? Government & Law
  45. From 1945 to 1950 the major welfare changes introduced were: Modern Society
  46. Good citizens are an asset to the UK Values & Principles
  47. How many years as queen did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate at her jubilee in 2012? Government & Law
  48. What were the names of the TWO main groups in Parliament in the early 18th century? Government & Law
  49. Isaac Newton is a famous musician from the 18th century. British History
  50. What term arose after the evacuation of men from the beaches of Dunkirk? Modern Society