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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. The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people Modern Society
  2. As part of the citizenship ceremony, new citizens pledge to uphold its democratic values Values & Principles
  3. What does the Butler Act refer to? Modern Society
  4. What is the official report of the Parliament's Proceedings called? Government & Law
  5. In order to vote in elections you must have Modern Society
  6. Which one is not a valid UK coin? What is the UK
  7. Sir Kingsley Amis was a famous English novelist and poet who wrote more than 20 novels, including ‘Lucky Jim’ Modern Society
  8. The process ‘Highland Clearances’ happened due to rebellion of slaves British History
  9. The Victoria Cross was introduced during the ______ Modern Society
  10. Christmas Day celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ Modern Society
  11. The Commonwealth is made up of countries which were once part of the British Empire only Government & Law
  12. Where can you find a solicitor in the UK? Government & Law
  13. What did Sir Frank Whittle invent in the 1930s? Modern Society
  14. Who won the Wars of the Roses? British History
  15. Many of the painters working in Britain in the 16th and 17th centuries were from abroad Modern Society
  16. The UK originally decided not to join the European Union but it became a member in 1973 Government & Law
  17. What are TWO responsibilities of members of Parliament (MPs)? Government & Law
  18. Those who don't respect the law should not expect to be allowed to become permanent residents Values & Principles
  19. Who were the first people to start living in Britain? British History
  20. There is a food that is traditionally associated with Scotland is ______ What is the UK
  21. Which two of these forts were part of Hadrian's wall? Modern Society
  22. Queen Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of British History
  23. People of the Iron Age sometimes defended sites called British History
  24. School governors, or members of the school board in Scotland, are people from ______ who wish to make a positive contribution to children's education Modern Society
  25. The police can confiscate alcohol or move young people on from public places Modern Society
  26. Which king defeated the Vikings? British History
  27. Ulster fry is a traditional food of which country? Modern Society
  28. Which of these are associated with Sir Francis Drake? Modern Society
  29. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their patron saint's day as an official holiday What is the UK
  30. In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, ______ of people said that they had no religion Modern Society
  31. Which of these is known as West End in London? Modern Society
  32. Who wrote the Canterbury Tales? Modern Society
  33. Which two of the following are British overseas territories? Modern Society
  34. Who developed important Economics ideas? Government & Law
  35. Wales and Scotland use a system called 'individual registration'.All those entitled to vote must complete their own registration forms Government & Law
  36. The money from TV licences is used to pay for the ______ Modern Society
  37. What happens if an MP dies or resigns? Government & Law
  38. In the UK,men and women have equal rights to work,own property,marry and divorce. Modern Society
  39. What is the capital of Scotland? What is the UK
  40. Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the voting rights in parliamentary elections in the United Kingdom Government & Law
  41. When did the first farmers come to Britain? Modern Society
  42. Which TWO of the following are famous British authors? Modern Society
  43. Who requested to write The Domesday book? British History
  44. When was Charles I executed? Government & Law
  45. Which of these words is based on Norman words? British History
  46. Britain has never been at war with France British History
  47. Which TWO of the following were British inventions? Modern Society
  48. The members of the Armed Forces can stand for Public Office Government & Law
  49. A fundamental principle of British life is participating in your community Values & Principles
  50. In which field were Adam Smith contributions, during 'the Enlightenment'? British History