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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. Which TWO scientists led a team which was the first to clone an animal? Modern Society
  2. Everyone in England, Wales and Scotland have to fill in individual electoral registration form. (Also known as ‘Individual Registration’) Government & Law
  3. The electoral register is updated annually Government & Law
  4. What became the symbol of the House of Tudor? British History
  5. What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located? Modern Society
  6. The Magna Carta protected the rights of the nobility and restricted the king's power to collect taxes or to make or change laws British History
  7. After 1588, Queen Elizabeth I became one of the most popular monarchs in English history British History
  8. The longest distance on the mainland is about ______ from John O'Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land's End in the south-west corner of England Modern Society
  9. Where is the UK geographically located with respect to Europe? Values & Principles
  10. During the First World War the British suffered 60,000 casualties on the first day of the battle of ______ British History
  11. In the mid-17th century, the Civil War between Charles I and Parliament led to Oliver Cromwell becoming king of England British History
  12. What religion did Elizabeth I follow? British History
  13. Christmas Day, which celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, is on which day? Modern Society
  14. If you wish to be a permanent resident of the UK, you should look after yourself. In return you are guaranteed a job Modern Society
  15. What are TWO fundamental principles of British life? Values & Principles
  16. Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes. Modern Society
  17. How is the Queen's husband, Prince Philip, often called? What is the UK
  18. The great thinkers of the Enlightenment were: Modern Society
  19. In Elizabeth I's time, English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of British History
  20. The Speaker of the House of Commons Government & Law
  21. In the United Kingdom a citizen may only follow an approved religion Modern Society
  22. What is the BBC funded by? Modern Society
  23. A civil war was begun to decide who should be king of England in British History
  24. In Scotland, a third verdict of 'not proven' is also possible Modern Society
  25. What English King introduced the Domesday Book? Modern Society
  26. Walking and using public transport to get around when you can is a good way to protect the environment because it creates less pollution than using a car Modern Society
  27. Major outdoor music festivals in the UK are: Modern Society
  28. The Channel Islands have their own governments. What is the UK
  29. Who defeated the Emperor Napoleon in 1815? Government & Law
  30. Which film produced in the UK was one of the most commercially successful films of all time and one of the highest-grossing film franchises? Modern Society
  31. ______ is the national flower of Wales Modern Society
  32. Where are the most serious criminal cases in Scotland heard at? Government & Law
  33. What are members of the House of Lords called? Government & Law
  34. What were the refugees that came from France between 1680 and 1720 called? British History
  35. With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Damon Hill? Modern Society
  36. What does an MP do? Government & Law
  37. What is the Battle of Agincourt? British History
  38. Where are the minor criminal cases dealt with in England, Wales and N. Ireland? Government & Law
  39. Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans? British History
  40. Queen ______ is still remembered for her rebellion against the Romans British History
  41. Which TWO houses formed the House of Tudor? British History
  42. Where is the Hadrian Wall? British History
  43. When you move into a new house or apartment, Modern Society
  44. According to law, where should the parties be represented equally? Modern Society
  45. Members in the Welsh Assembly can speak English and Welsh, and all publications of the Assembly are in both languages Government & Law
  46. Traditional British foods are: Modern Society
  47. Who was the first Danish king in England? British History
  48. Tobacco should not be sold to anyone under the age of Modern Society
  49. What is Boxing Day? Modern Society
  50. Remembrance Day is celebrated on Modern Society