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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. Textile and engineering firms recruited workers from which TWO countries after the Second World War? British History
  2. FGM and forced marriage are legal in the UK Modern Society
  3. What is the highest denomination bank note in England? Modern Society
  4. By when had English become the official language for documents? Government & Law
  5. ______ was one of the worst disasters ever to strike Britain as one third of the population of England, Scotland and Wales died Modern Society
  6. In 1810 ______ opened the first curry house in Britain called 'The Hindoostane Coffee House' in George Street, London Modern Society
  7. Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by civil servants who are appointed by the Government? Modern Society
  8. Which TWO of the following are part of the UK? Modern Society
  9. ______ is particularly remembered for the efficient and profitable way that he ran his fabric factories Modern Society
  10. EU citizens who are resident in the UK can vote in national parliamentary elections Government & Law
  11. The official Church of state of the UK is the Church of England Modern Society
  12. Who is the patron saint of Northern Ireland and on which date is the feast day? What is the UK
  13. Which language was spoken during the Iron Age? What is the UK
  14. Which TWO did the Romans establish in Britain? British History
  15. If you have a licence from any non EU country, you Modern Society
  16. Night clubs with dancing and music usually open and close ______ than pubs Modern Society
  17. Of which product did the UK produce over half the world's supply in the 19th century? British History
  18. Which of the following lines are from the National Anthem (choose two options)? Modern Society
  19. What is an electoral register? Government & Law
  20. What is the minimum age for drinking alcohol in a hotel or restaurant? Modern Society
  21. Who was the first woman Prime Minister? Government & Law
  22. Which TWO describe the Wimbledon Championships? Modern Society
  23. Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press? Modern Society
  24. The currency in the UK is the ______ Modern Society
  25. Wales formally united with England during the reign of Modern Society
  26. Where did the canal builders come from in the middle ages? British History
  27. The Bill of Rights confirmed the rights of Parliament and the limits of the King's power Government & Law
  28. The National Citizen Service programme gives 16 and 17 year olds the opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities, develop their skills Modern Society
  29. 2 seconds' silence is observed on Remembrance Day Modern Society
  30. What is the capital city of Wales? What is the UK
  31. A food that is traditionally associated with Wales is ______ What is the UK
  32. What is the name of the long war that English kings fought with France in the middle ages? British History
  33. Richard Arkwright developed Modern Society
  34. How old is Big Ben? Modern Society
  35. When did the first Christian communities appear in Britain? Modern Society
  36. What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia? Modern Society
  37. Who was the Queen of the Iceni? She is still remembered today and there is a statue of her on Westminster Bridge in London British History
  38. A civil war was fought between the supporters of two families: British History
  39. Which TWO are famous UK landmarks? What is the UK
  40. How much do a solicitor charge? Government & Law
  41. What is the longest distance on the mainland in the UK? Modern Society
  42. A jury is made up of Government & Law
  43. The Proms is ______ summer season of orchestral classical music Modern Society
  44. What is the judiciary? Government & Law
  45. Who was in charge of the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar? British History
  46. How many National Parks are there in the UK? Modern Society
  47. Magistrates decide the verdict in each case that comes before them and, if the person is found guilty, the sentence that they pass Government & Law
  48. Who was born in Stratford-upon-Avon? Modern Society
  49. What is the National Anthem of the UK? Government & Law
  50. The Prime Minister has control over many important public appointments Government & Law