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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. The Magna Carta established the idea that even the king was subject to the law. British History
  2. When is Mother's Day? Modern Society
  3. Dylan Thomas was a famous writer and poet from which country? Modern Society
  4. What term arose after the evacuation of 300,000 people from the beaches? Modern Society
  5. Which of these are protected by law from discrimination? Modern Society
  6. There are 160 Members in The National Assembly for Wales Modern Society
  7. What tools did the Bronze age people introduce? British History
  8. Blind people can get a 50% discount on their TV licence Modern Society
  9. Where is the Tate art gallery located? Modern Society
  10. Everyone celebrates New Year on the First January in Britain Modern Society
  11. How often are the General Elections held? Government & Law
  12. The Wimbledon Championships are associated with motor sports. Modern Society
  13. Which TWO buildings were built during the Middle Ages? British History
  14. Where can Crown Jewels be seen? Modern Society
  15. British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully and the animal was a rabbit Modern Society
  16. The East India Company, originally set up to trade, gained control of large parts of India Modern Society
  17. Which TWO British Actors have recently won Oscars? Modern Society
  18. What is the distance (in miles) between the North coast of Scotland and the South coast of England? Modern Society
  19. ______ defeated a Scottish army in the Battles of Dunbar and Worcester British History
  20. Who wrote "The Daffodils" Modern Society
  21. Which of the following are two famous British inventors of the 20th century? British History
  22. All acts of Parliaments made in who's name? Government & Law
  23. Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC but this was unsuccessful. For how many years did Britain remain separate from the Roman Empire? British History
  24. The Industrial Revolution was the rapid development of industry in Britain in the British History
  25. William Blake, Lord Byron and Robert Browning were all famous golfers. British History
  26. Diwali is celebrated by Modern Society
  27. What values are upheld by the Commonwealth association of countries? Government & Law
  28. Which TWO fought in wars against Napoleon? British History
  29. The House of Lords always acts as the government wishes. Government & Law
  30. Where do Beefeaters serve as tour guides? Modern Society
  31. In 1783, 13 American colonies declared their independence, stating that people had a right to establish their own governments. Modern Society
  32. The Prime Minister is Government & Law
  33. A National Insurance number makes sure that the National Insurance Contributions and tax you pay are properly recorded against your name Government & Law
  34. Which Two British film actors have recently won Oscars? Modern Society
  35. What is known as 'canvassing'? Modern Society
  36. In each constituency, the candidate who gets the most votes is Government & Law
  37. Civil servants Modern Society
  38. When did women get the right to vote at the same age as men? Government & Law
  39. Which TWO are British overseas territories? Modern Society
  40. A lot of people have gardens at home and will spend their free time looking after them Modern Society
  41. Famous London buildings that built in the 19th-century 'gothic' style are: British History
  42. Magna Carta is Latin for what? British History
  43. The British system of government is a parliamentary democracy Values & Principles
  44. Records that tell us about England during the time of William I are: Modern Society
  45. The National Trust is a Modern Society
  46. Bank Holidays are at the beginning of May, in late May or early June, and in August Modern Society
  47. Robert Stephenson and George were famous pioneers of which industry? British History
  48. For which TWO subjects are the Secretaries of State responsible? Modern Society
  49. Which TWO of the following are protected by law from discrimination? Modern Society
  50. The Ceremonial duties performed by the monarch include, reading of Queen's Speech and opening and closing of Parliament Government & Law