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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. What system of government does the UK have? Government & Law
  2. Fundamental principles of British life are: Values & Principles
  3. What was the longest British War with France called? British History
  4. What county does Stonehenge stand in? Modern Society
  5. The radar and jet engine and were developed in Britain in the 1830s Modern Society
  6. What does the 'R' Plate stand for? Modern Society
  7. To get a UK driving licence you must pass a driving test, which tests both Government & Law
  8. Jessica Ennis and Mo Farah are well-known athletes who won gold medals at the 2012 London Olympics Modern Society
  9. There are charities which may help people who cannot afford to pay a vet Modern Society
  10. You have to be 21 years old to stand as an MP Modern Society
  11. A Formula 1 Grand Prix event is held in the UK ______ Modern Society
  12. Members of the public are allowed to attend Youth Courts hearings Government & Law
  13. Popular programmes in UK include regular soap operas such as: Modern Society
  14. A marriage should be entered into with the full and free consent of Modern Society
  15. Solicitors are trained lawyers who give advice on legal matters, take action for their clients and represent their clients in court Government & Law
  16. Newspapers were allowed to operate without a government licence from ______ Modern Society
  17. When did people learn how to make weapons and tools out of iron? Modern Society
  18. Which TWO points about slavery are correct? Government & Law
  19. What percentage of people identified themselves as Hindu in the 2009 Citizenship Survey? Modern Society
  20. People of the Iron Age sometimes defended sites. What were these sites? British History
  21. People aged 16 or over cannot drink alcohol with a meal in a hotel or restaurant Modern Society
  22. Around 4,000 years ago, people learned to make bronze, we call this period Modern Society
  23. The Enlightenment led to major developments in which TWO areas? British History
  24. English kings fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War, which actually lasted ______ years British History
  25. Who is a Patron St of Scotland? What is the UK
  26. Which of the following statements is true? Modern Society
  27. Who had the title 'Lord Protector'? British History
  28. The European Union law is an important source of law in Britain Government & Law
  29. If HMRC sends you a tax return, it is important to complete and return the form Government & Law
  30. Bobby Moore is famous for his achievements in ______ Modern Society
  31. Select TWO famous Athletes Modern Society
  32. The Chartists were campaigners who demanded the ______ Modern Society
  33. Which TWO are famous British sailors? Modern Society
  34. What was invented by Alan Turing in the 1930s? Modern Society
  35. Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII Government & Law
  36. January 1st is a Public Holiday in The UK Modern Society
  37. How many years did Mary, the Queen of Scots spend in prison? British History
  38. What TWO freedoms are offered by the UK to citizens and permanent residents? Values & Principles
  39. What do you need to apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency? Modern Society
  40. To visit Northern Ireland Assembly you can Government & Law
  41. How often are the European Parliament elections held? Government & Law
  42. Which TWO are used in making an Ulster fry? Modern Society
  43. In British history D-Day refers to British History
  44. What was the biggest source of employment during the 18th century? British History
  45. Where is Tate Britain and Tate Modern located? What is the UK
  46. When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held? Government & Law
  47. Where is Swansea located? Modern Society
  48. What marked the beginning of "constitutional monarchy”? Government & Law
  49. What party won the election in 1945 (After WWII)? Government & Law
  50. One achievement of King James' reign was a new translation of the Bible into ______ Modern Society