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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. Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. Modern Society
  2. Adults who are eligible to vote in all UK elections includes: Modern Society
  3. Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada. British History
  4. Which of these are two famous garden designers? Modern Society
  5. What is traditionally being eaten as a dessert on Christmas Day? Modern Society
  6. Life peers have to be Christians Modern Society
  7. During the Great Depression of the 1930s the UK had high levels of employment. Government & Law
  8. Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I? Modern Society
  9. What does Christmas Day celebrate? Modern Society
  10. Charles II had no legitimate children so after his death in 1685 and his ______, James, who was a Roman Catholic, became King James II in England Wales and Ireland British History
  11. Which TWO festivals or traditions are held in November each year? Modern Society
  12. Party candidate has the right make you vote for a particular candidate Modern Society
  13. The UK is not a member of NATO Government & Law
  14. 'The Canterbury Tales' was one of the first books to be printed by William Caxton, the first person in England to print books using a printing press Modern Society
  15. The overseas territory of St Helena is part of the United Kingdom. Modern Society
  16. The role and membership of the House of Lords has changed over the last 50 years Government & Law
  17. Where is the National Assembly for Wales based? What is the UK
  18. The UN was set up straight after the First World War. It now has over 190 countries as members British History
  19. When do British people celebrate Easter? Modern Society
  20. Scotland and Wales use a system called 'individual registration' where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form. Government & Law
  21. Who led the Scottish, in 1314, to defeat the English at the Battle of Bannockburn? British History
  22. Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number? Government & Law
  23. UK population growth has been faster in recent years. Modern Society
  24. What did the Romans introduce to Britain? British History
  25. When was the last successful foreign invasion of England? British History
  26. What is a traditional pub game in the UK? Modern Society
  27. The Prime Minister appoints Government & Law
  28. Which UK city hosted the 2012 Paralympic Games? Modern Society
  29. The European Union (EU) was set up by six western European countries Government & Law
  30. Who wrote Sherlock Holmes? Modern Society
  31. What is the capital of Northern Ireland? What is the UK
  32. In the 1830s and 1840s, a group called the Chartists campaigned for every woman to have a vote Government & Law
  33. What are Beowulf, The Tyger and She Walks in Beauty? Modern Society
  34. Which two houses fought in the War of the Roses? British History
  35. What percentage of the population has a grandparent born outside of the UK? British History
  36. The Scots had ______ to the execution of Charles I and declared his son Charles II to be king Modern Society
  37. What do you need when applying for a National Insurance number? Government & Law
  38. Civil war between the king and Parliament began in ______ British History
  39. In 2002, a public vote decided that Winston Churchill was the Greatest Briton of all time Government & Law
  40. Living people can donate a kidney Modern Society
  41. The Bill of Rights, 1719, confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the king’s power. Government & Law
  42. London's West End, also known as ______, is particularly well known Theatre Modern Society
  43. What is the name of the song sung by people in the UK and other countries when celebrating the New Year? Modern Society
  44. What movement challenged the authority of the Pope? Modern Society
  45. Charles I believed in the 'Divine Right of Kings' so he tried: Modern Society
  46. When did the Anglican Church come into existence? Modern Society
  47. Which two houses fought in the Wars of the Roses? British History
  48. What were the working conditions like during the Industrial Revolution? British History
  49. What was the population of the UK in 1998? What is the UK
  50. In the 18th and 19th centuries the development of the Bessemer process for the mass production of steel led to the development of Modern Society