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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. Robert Stephenson and George were famous pioneers of ______ Modern Society
  2. In 1776, which British colonies declared their independence because they demanded that there should be 'no taxation without representation'. Government & Law
  3. When did the First World War end? British History
  4. William sent people all over England to draw up lists of all the towns and villages, people who lived there, who owned the land and what animals they owned, this list was called Modern Society
  5. Where is Theatreland? Modern Society
  6. On Remembrance Day, many people hold a two minute silence at 11 AM to mark the end of the First World War at the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day, of the eleventh month in 1911 British History
  7. Local councils are funded Government & Law
  8. When did the UK sign the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms? Values & Principles
  9. During the Industrial Revolution there were no laws to protect employees, who were often forced to work long hours in dangerous situations British History
  10. Who led a team of scientists to develop the atomic bomb? Modern Society
  11. Rudyard Kipling reflected the idea that the British Empire was a force for good Modern Society
  12. When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next king of England British History
  13. People over 75 years of age do not have to pay for a television licence. Modern Society
  14. In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet. British History
  15. People in the UK are living longer than ever before because improved living standards and better health care Government & Law
  16. Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth I? British History
  17. Who was Robert Burns? Modern Society
  18. During the 18th century, new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed, this is often called British History
  19. What is an example of a Criminal Offence? Government & Law
  20. Which sport can be traced back to 15th-century Scotland? British History
  21. When was the Battle of Bannockburn? British History
  22. What is the 'King James' Bible? British History
  23. What was the name of the activist group who fought for the women's right to vote? Government & Law
  24. The House of Commons can Government & Law
  25. What percentage of the total population lives in England? Modern Society
  26. The distance from the north coast of Scotland to the South coast of England is approximately ______ miles Modern Society
  27. Catherine of Aragon the wife of Henry VIII was a ______ princess British History
  28. NATO aims to maintain peace between all of its members Government & Law
  29. How many members does The Northern Ireland Assembly have? Government & Law
  30. The capital city of Northern Ireland is ______ What is the UK
  31. Police forces are independent of the government Government & Law
  32. What did the Beveridge Report of 1942, by William Beveridge, provide the basis for? Government & Law
  33. Which government was elected in 1945? Government & Law
  34. The Romans stayed in this country for approximately ______ British History
  35. Which country invented Cricket? Modern Society
  36. How were free trade policies promoted in the 19th century? Government & Law
  37. The Bill of Rights of 1689 confirmed the right to vote for all adult men. Government & Law
  38. In which battle did Admiral Nelson die? British History
  39. People open their Christmas presents during Easter Modern Society
  40. How old must you be to enter a betting shop or gambling club? Modern Society
  41. By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be _____ , so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints Modern Society
  42. What service does the TV licence pay for? Modern Society
  43. The people of ______ made the first coins to be minted in Britain, some inscribed with the names of Iron Age kings British History
  44. The government is usually formed by the party that wins the majority of constituencies Modern Society
  45. Which flag has a white cross on a blue background? What is the UK
  46. What is a constitution? Government & Law
  47. What type of government was formed after the General Election of 2010? Government & Law
  48. It is a civil offence to carry a weapon Government & Law
  49. What kind of bird do people usually eat on Christmas Day? Modern Society
  50. In 1969, what important change to our voting rights took place? Government & Law