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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. What must all dogs wear in public? Modern Society
  2. Who tried to arrest 5 parliamentary leaders from the House of Commons? Government & Law
  3. The name of a novel by Jane Austen is ______ Modern Society
  4. When did the first farmers start settling in Britain? Modern Society
  5. Which form of religion developed as a result of the Reformation? British History
  6. Which two of the following issues can the devolved administrations pass laws on? Government & Law
  7. You have to be on the electoral register to visit the Parliament Government & Law
  8. ______ is the process of preparing fibres for spinning into yarn and fabric Modern Society
  9. A General Election occurs every eight years. Government & Law
  10. What is the function of the House of Lords? Government & Law
  11. British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully. The animal was a rabbit. Modern Society
  12. Who appoints the local Chief Constable? Government & Law
  13. What is London's West End also known as? Modern Society
  14. Which TWO words appear in the first two lines of the national anthem 'God save the Queen'? Modern Society
  15. The National Assembly elections are held every ____ years using a form of proportional representation Modern Society
  16. Which of these is NOT a responsibility of British citizen? Values & Principles
  17. In 1776, ______ colonies of the British Empire decided to declare their independence British History
  18. Commonwealth members are Government & Law
  19. Who designed the Dumfries House in Scotland? British History
  20. Where can you get help if you can't afford to pay a vet? Modern Society
  21. Which of the following is a rugby competition? Modern Society
  22. How do an employee pay their National Insurance contribution? Government & Law
  23. Which two British pop music groups were famous during the Swinging Sixties? Modern Society
  24. What is known as Lent? Modern Society
  25. The Scottish Parliament (after the Magna Carta was established in England) was spilt into two estates: the Lords and the Commons Government & Law
  26. What does the TV licence money pay for? Modern Society
  27. The Civil War between Charles I and Parliament in the mid-17th century led to Oliver Cromwell becoming king of England. British History
  28. When did the Glorious Revolution happen? British History
  29. Who led the Labour Government from 2007 to 2010? Government & Law
  30. There is a food that is traditionally associated with Northern Ireland is ______ What is the UK
  31. People lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called Modern Society
  32. An aim of the United Nations is Government & Law
  33. Which TWO of the following are major outdoor music festivals? Modern Society
  34. When is the Bonfire Night celebrated? Modern Society
  35. Queen Elizabeth I was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants British History
  36. Which of these religions was developed as a result of the Reformation? British History
  37. Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII, executed? British History
  38. In 1999 new national bodies established were Modern Society
  39. What is the name of the first major railway built in Britain? Modern Society
  40. What song is sung by people in the UK and other countries when they are celebrating the New Year? Modern Society
  41. Britain was invaded by tribes from ______ Europe: the Jutes, the Angles and the Saxons Modern Society
  42. During the reign of Charles II parts of London were destroyed, what was the cause of this destruction? Modern Society
  43. Many local authorities appoint ______, who is the ceremonial leader of the council Modern Society
  44. What is the name of the holiday when banks and many other businesses are closed for the day? Modern Society
  45. What should you do when you move into a new house or apartment? Modern Society
  46. Who does keep order during political debates to make sure the rules are followed Modern Society
  47. In Elizabeth I's time, English settlers began to colonise which part of the world? British History
  48. What is a jury made up of? Government & Law
  49. Charles was unwilling to reach any agreement with the Parliament and in ______ he was executed Government & Law
  50. Who won gold medals in rowing in five consecutive Olympic Games? Government & Law