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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. John Constable (1776–1837) founded the modern police force in England. Modern Society
  2. The Black Death killed one fifth of the population of England and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales. Modern Society
  3. The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to Land’s End in the south-west corner of England. It is about 870 kilometres. Modern Society
  4. Which TWO are associated with rugby? Modern Society
  5. It is a criminal offence to Government & Law
  6. Which TWO were associated with King Charles I and Parliament during the English Civil War? Government & Law
  7. It is important to recycle as much of your waste as you can because using recycled materials to make new products uses less energy and means that we need to extract fewer raw materials from the earth Modern Society
  8. What Palace was a cast-iron and plate-glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851? British History
  9. In England, Wales and Scotland the Magistrates work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications. Government & Law
  10. Which of these international events was held in London in 2012? Modern Society
  11. ______ first visited Britain in AD 789 to raid coastal towns and take away goods and slaves Modern Society
  12. During the Middle Ages, who were the serfs? British History
  13. Cardiff is the capital city of which country? What is the UK
  14. By law, radio and television coverage of the political parties must be ______ and so equal time has to be given to rival viewpoints Modern Society
  15. In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, less than ______ of people identified themselves as Jewish Modern Society
  16. How many countries make up the EU? Government & Law
  17. Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK. Government & Law
  18. The court systems in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are similar Modern Society
  19. The Speaker represents Parliament on ceremonial occasions Government & Law
  20. Before the 18th century, ______ was the biggest source of employment in Britain British History
  21. In 1348, a disease, probably a form of plague, came to Britain was known as the British History
  22. Who built the tower of London? British History
  23. What was Isambard Kingdom Brunel famous for designing and building? British History
  24. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, most minor criminal cases are dealt with in a Government & Law
  25. Who led the group of scientists who were the first to 'Split The Atom'? Modern Society
  26. What type of government does the UK have? Modern Society
  27. Which Battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry? British History
  28. Which traditions or festivals are held in November every year? Modern Society
  29. Political party members work hard to persuade people to vote for their candidates by handing out leaflets in the street or by knocking on people's doors and asking for their support, this is called Modern Society
  30. In Britain, the Government control the press (news and media) Modern Society
  31. Peers nominated by the Prime Minister can only serve for their lifetime Government & Law
  32. What important change to our voting rights took place in 1969? Government & Law
  33. In 1066, ______ invaded England and defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings British History
  34. How long is Hannukah celebrated for? Modern Society
  35. What is the Grand National? Modern Society
  36. When is Christmas Day? Modern Society
  37. Who appoints Life Peers? Modern Society
  38. Who founded a monastery on the Island of Iona? What is the UK
  39. The Prime Minister's official residence is Government & Law
  40. When were The Beatles (a popular British band) formed? Modern Society
  41. In 1928 women in Britain received voting rights at the same age as men Modern Society
  42. Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan, when Muslims have fasted for ______ Modern Society
  43. Britain has a constitutional monarchy Government & Law
  44. Stories associated with Geoffrey Chaucer are ______ Modern Society
  45. It is illegal for shops and businesses to not accept the banknotes of Northern Ireland and Scotland Modern Society
  46. The ‘King James Version’ or the ‘Authorised Version’ was not the first English Bible but is a version which continues to be used in many Protestant churches today. British History
  47. What is the 'Divine Right of Kings? Government & Law
  48. What can the Laws made by the EU also be called? Modern Society
  49. How are local councils funded? Government & Law
  50. Ulster Fry is a welsh traditional food Modern Society