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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. Who led a team of scientists to 'split the atom' for the first time? Modern Society
  2. What is Diwali? Modern Society
  3. The Union Flag is made up of Welsh, Scottish, Irish and English crosses What is the UK
  4. Which process for the mass production of steel led to the development of the shipbuilding industry and the railways? Government & Law
  5. Who has an important ceremonial role in this country? Government & Law
  6. How many crosses does the Union Flag have? Modern Society
  7. Who built the Hadrian's Wall to keep out the Picts? British History
  8. What is known as the 'Dunkirk spirit'? Modern Society
  9. The Union Flag comprises the crosses of Government & Law
  10. What is the Church of England known as in Scotland and the US? British History
  11. St Andrew's Day is the national day of ______ What is the UK
  12. Why was Magna Carta important? British History
  13. King Richard III of the House of York was killed in the Battle of Bosworth Field in British History
  14. Who is currently the Head of State of the UK? Government & Law
  15. What is known as the Bessemer process? Modern Society
  16. The Government policy try to influence pressure and lobby groups Modern Society
  17. When did Britain recognise the American colonies' independence? Modern Society
  18. William Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England. This event was later known as what? British History
  19. How are members of Parliament (MPs) elected? Government & Law
  20. Queen Victoria reigned almost 68 years. British History
  21. The Northern Ireland Assembly cannot make decisions on which two of the following issues? Government & Law
  22. The English kings left France in the ______ Modern Society
  23. People usually spend Christmas Day at home and eat a special meal, which often includes ______ Modern Society
  24. It was during the 3rd and 4th centuries AD that the first ______ communities began to appear in Britain Modern Society
  25. Who designed the Clifton Suspension Bridge? Modern Society
  26. When walking your dog in a public place, what must you ensure? Modern Society
  27. The Middle Ages or the medieval period was a time of almost constant war British History
  28. Everyone in England, Wales and Scotland have to fill in individual electoral registration form. (Also known as 'Individual Registration') Government & Law
  29. How many people serve on a jury in Scotland? Government & Law
  30. Civil servants cannot stand for Office Government & Law
  31. What important event happened in England in 1066? British History
  32. Margaret Thatcher, Britain’s first woman Prime Minister belonged to the Conservative Party. Government & Law
  33. What is the geographic position of the UK in europe? Modern Society
  34. What service can you use to find a lawyer or a solicitor? Government & Law
  35. A Northern Ireland Parliament was established in ______, when Ireland was divided Government & Law
  36. When is St. Patrick's day? Modern Society
  37. How many members does a jury have in England, Wales and Northern Ireland? Government & Law
  38. Which of these is the patron saint of Scotland? What is the UK
  39. What happened to 'Mary, Queen of Scots' after she spent 20 years in prison? Modern Society
  40. What are the 40 days before Easter known as? Modern Society
  41. Which form of religion gained strength as a result of the Reformation? British History
  42. Who fought in wars against Napoleon? British History
  43. Which of the following is a William Wordsworth's poem? Modern Society
  44. What is the minimum age for jury service? Government & Law
  45. What was the first war to be extensively covered by the media? British History
  46. An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint. Government & Law
  47. The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation on all matters Government & Law
  48. What is the ‘Divine Right of Kings? Government & Law
  49. How did Mary, Elizabeth I's cousin die? British History
  50. Which TWO are Police duties? Government & Law