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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 won two gold medals for running in the 2004 Olympic Games? Modern Society
  2. The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent. Modern Society
  3. What was encouraged to develop the UK economy in 1950? Modern Society
  4. How many volunteers is The National Trust run by? Modern Society
  5. What does the money raised from National Insurance Contributions pay for? (Choose TWO) Government & Law
  6. Which TWO of the following issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on? Government & Law
  7. In 1284 King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan, which annexed Wales to the Crown of England. British History
  8. How long is Hanukkah celebrated for? Modern Society
  9. Which country's flag is not part of the Union Flag? Modern Society
  10. English Civil War battles are: British History
  11. How frequently are MPs elected? Government & Law
  12. The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London. British History
  13. What Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851? Modern Society
  14. Which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn? British History
  15. How is the Speaker elected? Government & Law
  16. When were the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms established in England? British History
  17. Anyone can make a complaint about the police by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved. Government & Law
  18. When was the Domesday Book written? Modern Society
  19. Many theatres produce a ______ at Christmas time Modern Society
  20. Who became Prime Minister and was an inspirational leader to the British people during WWII? Government & Law
  21. On Christmas Day families traditionally sit down to a dinner of roast turkey and Christmas pudding, a rich steamed pudding made from suet, dried fruit and spices Modern Society
  22. On average, girls leave school with better qualifications than boys Modern Society
  23. Florence Nightingale is associated with Modern Society
  24. The opposition party points out what they see as the government's Government & Law
  25. Tobacco should not be sold to anyone under the age of 25 Modern Society
  26. What is the monarch's ceremonial role? Government & Law
  27. There is a very long history of horse racing in Britain, with evidence of events taking place as far back as ______ times Modern Society
  28. Christmas pudding is made from suet, dried fruit and spices Modern Society
  29. St Patrick's day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland. What is the UK
  30. When were women given the right to vote at the same age as men? Government & Law
  31. Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002? Modern Society
  32. Who was the British scientist who was awarded the Nobel prize for the discovery of the structure of the DNA molecule? Modern Society
  33. Which TWO are Protestant Christian groups in the UK? British History
  34. UK laws ensure that people are treated unfairly in any area of life or work because of their age, disability, sex, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexuality or marital status Modern Society
  35. What is the minimum age required to drive a motorcycle? Modern Society
  36. Isaac Newton is a famous musician from the 18th century Modern Society
  37. Some of the principles included in the European Convention on Human Rights are Values & Principles
  38. The Brit Awards is an event where sports people are given awards. British History
  39. For which TWO reasons is Henry VIII remembered? British History
  40. The devolved administrations each have their own civil service Government & Law
  41. Which Armed Force was used in the Battle of Britain? British History
  42. You can write to your local MP in advance to ask for tickets to visit the UK Parliament Government & Law
  43. Who appoints the government, which most people have chosen in a democratic election? Government & Law
  44. In 1588 the English fleet defeated a large French fleet of ships that intended to land an army in England. British History
  45. Who is responsible for crime and immigration? Modern Society
  46. If you are self-employed, you have to pay your own tax Government & Law
  47. Where can you find the ship HMS Victory now? British History
  48. The Speaker is chosen by other MPs in a secret ballot Government & Law
  49. The Council of Europe is separate from EU Modern Society
  50. What is an example of the middle ages architecture? British History