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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. ______ had an important role in drafting the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms Values & Principles
  2. When is Christmas Eve? Modern Society
  3. What is the day before Lent called? Modern Society
  4. In the UK, you must be at least ______ years old to drive a car or motor cycle Modern Society
  5. Since the Middle Ages, when did the first Jews come to Britain to settle in London? British History
  6. What were 'the Troubles' about? Modern Society
  7. In 1903, who helped found the Women's Social and Political Union? Modern Society
  8. Where did the Jutes come from? Modern Society
  9. Which TWO of the athletes are paralympians? Government & Law
  10. St Helena is a Crown dependency What is the UK
  11. The capital cities of the nations of the UK are: Modern Society
  12. What does the annual Chelsea Flower Show showcase? Modern Society
  13. During the Victorian period, transport link improved, enabling goods and people to move easily around the country British History
  14. Guy Fawkes Night on 5th November goes back to 1605, when a small group of Catholics plotted to kill the Protestant King by using gunpowder to blow up the Houses of Parliament British History
  15. The version of the Bible created by King James I is known as: Modern Society
  16. Which TWO of the following are UK landmarks? What is the UK
  17. Gilbert and Sullivan Modern Society
  18. Charles Dickens is famous for writing musicals Modern Society
  19. Ireland is part of Great Britain Modern Society
  20. Drivers can use their driving licence until they are ______ years old Government & Law
  21. On which date is St Patrick's Day celebrated? What is the UK
  22. Remembrance Day Modern Society
  23. Why was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important? Government & Law
  24. ______ is a fundamental principle of British life Values & Principles
  25. What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop? Modern Society
  26. Who lost a lot of their power after the Battle of Culloden in 1746? British History
  27. How many Assembly Members are there in the National Assembly for Wales? Modern Society
  28. Getting to know your neighbours can help you to become part of the community. Modern Society
  29. Who became one of the most popular monarchs in the 16th century? British History
  30. The major political parties are Modern Society
  31. Who opens the new parliamentary session each year in the UK? Government & Law
  32. Catherine Howard was Anne Boleyn's cousin British History
  33. Who designed New Delhi to be the seat of government in India? British History
  34. Elections to the European Parliament use a system of ______, where seats are allocated to each party in proportion to the total number of votes it has won Government & Law
  35. The leader of the Opposition usually becomes Prime Minister if his or her party wins the next General Election Government & Law
  36. Who is the head of state of the UK? Modern Society
  37. Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK? Government & Law
  38. Which TWO are political parties in the UK? Modern Society
  39. Bonfire Night occasion is celebrated on ______ Modern Society
  40. What happens at 11:00 on the Remembrance Day? British History
  41. The Bill of Rights, 1689, confirmed the right to vote for all males and females at age of 21 Government & Law
  42. The Man Booker Prize is awarded in which of the following categories? British History
  43. Racial crime and smoking in public places are examples of: Modern Society
  44. What medal did Mary Peters win in the 1972 Olympics? Modern Society
  45. Protestant ideas gradually gained strength in England, Wales and Scotland during what century? British History
  46. In 2003, The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien was voted the country's best loved novel Modern Society
  47. You need to buy a TV Licence if there are no TVs in your house but you watch TV programs on your mobile phone Modern Society
  48. Everyone who is summoned to do jury service must do it unless they Government & Law
  49. Who, in 1810 opened the first curry house in Britain called 'The Hindoostane Coffee House' in George Street, London? Modern Society
  50. Henry VII established the House of Tudor. What colour rose became the Tudor emblem? British History