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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. In which country of the British Empire did the Boer War (1899-1902) take place? British History
  2. Which TWO of the following would you contact for legal advice? Government & Law
  3. Hadrian’s Wall is a popular UNESCO World Heritage Site Government & Law
  4. The leader of the Opposition appoints senior opposition MPs to be what? Government & Law
  5. Which is the most popular sport in the UK? Modern Society
  6. Universities, housing associations, museums and arts councils may advertise for people to serve as volunteers in their governing bodies Modern Society
  7. Which TWO people are famous UK sports stars? Modern Society
  8. What happens when members of Parliament (MPs) hold surgeries? Government & Law
  9. Which TWO are notable British artists? Modern Society
  10. In which country was Charles II residing before he was invited to England by the Parliament? Government & Law
  11. How many members does a jury in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have? Government & Law
  12. During the reign of Charles II parts of London were destroyed. What was the cause? British History
  13. During Queen Elizabeth I's reign, English settlers began to colonise British History
  14. Clans lost a lot of their power and influence after which event? British History
  15. In 1913, the British government promised 'Home Rule' for Ireland, why was this postponed? British History
  16. What is Richard Arkwright remembered for? Modern Society
  17. Early members of the Royal Society were Modern Society
  18. How many member countries are in the European Union? Government & Law
  19. Ealing Studios has a claim to being the ______ continuously working film studio facility in the world Modern Society
  20. England's largest national park is The Lake District What is the UK
  21. In the Iron Age most people were ______ British History
  22. What does Eid al-Fitr celebrate? Modern Society
  23. What percentage of the population has a parent or a grandparent born outside of the UK due to post-war immigration? British History
  24. Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18-75 can be asked to serve on a jury Government & Law
  25. During the 19th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed. This is often called ‘the Enlightenment’ British History
  26. If you are a Commonwealth citizen living in the UK you can vote in all public elections. Government & Law
  27. Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland? Modern Society
  28. People came to England after 1400 from abroad to trade and also to work, such as weavers from France, engineers from Germany, glass manufacturers from Italy and canal builders from Holland Modern Society
  29. Arranged marriages, where both parties agree to the marriage, are not acceptable in the UK Modern Society
  30. Which of the following sporting events was hosted in London in 2012? Modern Society
  31. 'The Enlightenment' is known as Modern Society
  32. In November 2012, the public elected Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales. Modern Society
  33. After Cromwell defeated Charles II at Worcester, where did Charles II hide? British History
  34. Which of these TWO lines from Shakespeare's plays and poems are often still quoted? British History
  35. NSPCC is a charity for which of the following? Modern Society
  36. The court systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are identical. Government & Law
  37. What time do people hold a two minute silence on Remembrance Day? Modern Society
  38. The people of which age made the first coins to be minted in Britain? British History
  39. What is another name for the Church of England? Modern Society
  40. Which country's national flower is a thistle? Modern Society
  41. When is the New Year celebrated in the United Kingdom? Modern Society
  42. James I and his son Charles I believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings', the idea that the king was directly appointed to rule by ______ Modern Society
  43. Most people live in the countryside in the UK. Modern Society
  44. Mary Stuart (also known as 'Mary, Queen of Scots') fled to England. She was suspected of trying to take over the throne and was kept a prisoner for 20 years British History
  45. Dunkirk is associated with which TWO events? Modern Society
  46. Why did Henry VIII establish the church of England? British History
  47. Aberdeen and Dundee are cities in Northern Ireland Modern Society
  48. Which of these statements is correct? Government & Law
  49. Where were the MacDonalds of Glencoe originally from? Values & Principles
  50. How old must you be to drive a motor vehicle in the UK? Modern Society