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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. If you are a dog owner, which two things should your dog's collar have when you go out for a walk? Modern Society
  2. Which TWO of these were introduced before the First World War in 1914? British History
  3. County Courts deal with Government & Law
  4. Who used a system of land ownership known as feudalism? British History
  5. What are traditional pub games? (Select TWO) Modern Society
  6. What is the geographic position of the UK in Europe? Modern Society
  7. Any man who forces a woman to have sex, including a woman's husband, can be charged with rape Modern Society
  8. When did the 'Battle of the Boyne' happen? British History
  9. Which of these drugs can you buy or sell legally in UK? Modern Society
  10. MPs can only be contacted by post. Government & Law
  11. Drivers can use their driving licence until they are 70 years old. Government & Law
  12. What do children do on Father's Day for their fathers? Modern Society
  13. Which general remains a controversial figure in Ireland? British History
  14. What countries does 'Great Britain' refer to? British History
  15. Two British film actors who have recently won Oscars are Modern Society
  16. It is a legal requirement that men and women should not be discriminated against due to their gender or marital status Modern Society
  17. The United Kingdom is made up of Modern Society
  18. In Scotland, the national Church is the Church of Scotland, which is a ______ Modern Society
  19. What kind of event is The Wimbledon Championship? Modern Society
  20. Which British TV shows are popular in the UK now? Modern Society
  21. The Welsh language, spoken in Wales and is taught in schools and universities, is a completely different language from English What is the UK
  22. Women over 21 were allowed to vote for the first time in 1969 Modern Society
  23. When do pubs usually open? Modern Society
  24. How can you help looking after the environment? Modern Society
  25. When a member of Parliament (MP) resigns or dies, what is the election called that is held to replace them? Government & Law
  26. St Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the Modern Society
  27. Why is 1969 a very important year in British history? Government & Law
  28. Which two issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on? Government & Law
  29. As a resident of the UK your responsibilities should be Modern Society
  30. The jury decides on the penalty if the defendant is found guilty Government & Law
  31. What building was constructed in Hyde Park to hold the Great Exhibition of 1851? Modern Society
  32. The Proms Modern Society
  33. The Northern Ireland Assembly was established soon after the Belfast Agreement in ______ Government & Law
  34. Which country became formally united with England during the reign of Henry VIII? Government & Law
  35. Examples of civil law are: Government & Law
  36. Who is the author of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'? British History
  37. The Speaker of the House of Commons is Government & Law
  38. In the years leading up to ______, Geoffrey Chaucer wrote a series of poems in English about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage Modern Society
  39. In Scotland, 31 December is called ______ Modern Society
  40. For which types of literature is William Shakespeare famous? British History
  41. Who was the monarch when the Book of Common Prayer was written to be used in the Church of England? British History
  42. The UK is a parliamentary democracy with ______ as head of state Values & Principles
  43. Oliver Cromwell took the title 'King of Ireland' British History
  44. There are a few MPs (Members of Parliament) who do not represent any of the main political parties Government & Law
  45. 20th century British inventions or discoveries are: Modern Society
  46. Giving blood only takes about ______ to do Modern Society
  47. Which of the devolved administrations has been suspended a few times? Government & Law
  48. Other than London universities, which university was credited with the discovery of the DNA molecule in 1953? Modern Society
  49. A husband who forces his wife to have sex can be charged with rape. Modern Society
  50. Henry VIII’s fourth wife, Anne of Cleves was a Spanish princess British History