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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 of the following wars took place between 1899 and 1902 in South Africa? British History
  2. Everyone in the UK with a TV, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a ______ Government & Law
  3. The Queen is married to Prince Phillip Modern Society
  4. Which TWO are English Civil War battles? British History
  5. Where is the Big Ben located? Modern Society
  6. The Scottish Parliament has 33 members Government & Law
  7. Throughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in the liberation of Kuwait British History
  8. Nick Park created the 'Wallace and Gromit' film. What kind of film was it? Modern Society
  9. The Labour and Liberal Democrat parties formed a coalition in 2010. Modern Society
  10. If you face problems with discrimination, you can get more information from the Citizens Advice Bureau Modern Society
  11. The Norman Conquest was the first  successful foreign invasion of England and led to many changes in government and social structures in England. British History
  12. How old do you have to be to buy a lottery ticket or a scratch card? Modern Society
  13. Which TWO are safe places to go and stay in for anyone facing domestic violence? Government & Law
  14. During the WWII, the evacuation of more than 300,000 British and French soldiers from France gave rise to which phrase? British History
  15. How many people lost their lives in Northern Ireland in the decades after 1969? Government & Law
  16. Which TWO are famous British composers? Modern Society
  17. There will be a fresh election, called a by-election, in his or her constituency if an MP Government & Law
  18. Which of these gardens is located in Wales? Modern Society
  19. Who developed a radar? Modern Society
  20. Why is 1928 an important year in women's voting history? Government & Law
  21. If your vehicle is over ______ year(s) old, you must take it for a Ministry of Transport (MOT) test every year Modern Society
  22. What is the correct order of the National Days? Modern Society
  23. The Boer War took place in which country of the British Empire? British History
  24. Important 20th-century inventors were: British History
  25. Who did the English defeat in 1588? Modern Society
  26. Christian religious festivals celebrated in the UK are: Modern Society
  27. In Scotland, judges developed 'common law' by following previous decisions. It was referred to as 'unwritten' Government & Law
  28. When did the UK join the European Economic Community? Modern Society
  29. What Christmas dish is made from suet, dried fruit and spices? Modern Society
  30. Which TWO are famous British authors? Modern Society
  31. MPs are elected in a General Election held at least every ______ year(s) Government & Law
  32. When William of Orange re-conquered Ireland (in 1690) he took the title 'William the Conqueror' British History
  33. Which of the following areas does civil law cover? Government & Law
  34. Who is the heir to the throne of Britain? Modern Society
  35. Which TWO of the following groups of adults are eligible to vote in all UK elections? Government & Law
  36. Which of the following is not a valid UK coin? Modern Society
  37. Which of the following countries helped Britain to develop the Concorde? Modern Society
  38. Which novel written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country's best-loved novel in 2003? Modern Society
  39. When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next king of England. British History
  40. The Roman Catholics in ______ were afraid of the growing power of the Puritans British History
  41. The devolved Scottish government rules Scotland from Edinburgh. What is the UK
  42. When is St Andrew's Day? What is the UK
  43. Who was William Caxton? Modern Society
  44. Who sat in the House of Lords in the middle ages? Government & Law
  45. When did the first professional football clubs form? Modern Society
  46. When is St David’s day? What is the UK
  47. At the turn of the 19th century, Britain was NOT a democracy as we know it today Values & Principles
  48. Where was Shakespeare born? British History
  49. Which TWO of the following do pressure and lobby groups do? Modern Society
  50. Several of the cathedrals such as York Minster had windows of stained glass, telling stories about Modern Society