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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 is not a Protestant Christian group? British History
  2. Examples of civil laws are Government & Law
  3. What event is known as the evacuation of 300,000 people from the beaches? Modern Society
  4. Where did the ancestors of the first farmers come from? Modern Society
  5. When is Vaisakhi celebrated? Modern Society
  6. Tobacco is common in the UK and can be sold to anyone of any age Modern Society
  7. People usually decorate their houses during Christmas holidays Modern Society
  8. Eid al-Fitr and Eid ul Adha are festivals celebrated by which religion? Modern Society
  9. Anyone who is violent towards their partner -- whether they are a man or a woman, married or living together -- can be prosecuted. British History
  10. Which TWO of the following were famous Victorians? British History
  11. The 40 days before Easter are known as ______ Modern Society
  12. Children's Hearings system is used in which country? Modern Society
  13. Which of these athletes is a Paralympian who won gold medals for swimming? Government & Law
  14. Which TWO of the following are linked to football? Modern Society
  15. In 1913, the British government promised 'Home Rule' for Ireland, why were any changes in Ireland delayed until 1921? Modern Society
  16. The British constitution is not written down in any single document, and therefore it is described as ‘unwritten’. Government & Law
  17. A famous Stone Age site in the United Kingdom is British History
  18. Where can you visit Admiral Nelson’s ship , HMS Victory? British History
  19. What tells us about how people lived just after the Norman Conquest? British History
  20. Life Peers is a member of the House of Lords appointed by the Queen on the advice of the PM Government & Law
  21. On what day does 'Lent' begin? Modern Society
  22. What does the abbreviation PTA stand for? Modern Society
  23. Wales and Scotland use a system called 'individual registration'. All those entitled to vote must complete their own registration forms. Government & Law
  24. For how long did England remain a republic? Modern Society
  25. The roles of police community support officers (PCSOs) are Government & Law
  26. The Commonwealth Membership is Government & Law
  27. How many 'local authorities' does the city of London have? Government & Law
  28. At ______ festival mince pies are traditionally eaten Modern Society
  29. Areas of what is now Scotland were never conquered by the Romans British History
  30. The Queen's eldest son, Prince Charles, is also known as? What is the UK
  31. Judges are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly Government & Law
  32. What is the maximum fine if you watch TV without a valid TV licence? Modern Society
  33. What was the name of plague that killed one third of the population of England in 1348? British History
  34. Which of these forts were part of Hadrian's Wall? Modern Society
  35. The Scottish Parliament was formed in 1998 and sits in Edinburgh Government & Law
  36. Each country in the UK also has its own national Football team that competes with other national teams across the world in tournaments Modern Society
  37. What kind of battle was the Battle of Britain (1940)? British History
  38. The name or photographs of an accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media Modern Society
  39. Only members of the public who have their name on the electoral register can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster in the House of Lords Government & Law
  40. What were the people who supported the king known as in 1642? British History
  41. The most important minister in Parliament became known as the ______ Government & Law
  42. Which play was written by Shakespeare? British History
  43. Which of these battles was NOT fought against Napoleon? British History
  44. Who became Prime Minister during WWII? Government & Law
  45. To which TWO international bodies does the UK belong? Government & Law
  46. The 'Swinging Sixties' was a period of Modern Society
  47. Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women's rights to vote? Government & Law
  48. The UK has hosted the Olympic Games on three occasions Modern Society
  49. Which operas were written by Gilbert and Sullivan? Modern Society
  50. What is Wimbledon Championships? Modern Society