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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. Hanukkah is celebrated to remember the Jews' struggle for religious freedom and it is in November or December for how many days? Modern Society
  2. The United Kingdom has a written constitution Government & Law
  3. Who was the Prime minister and inspiration leader during the World War Two? Government & Law
  4. When did the BBC begin the world's first regular TV service? Modern Society
  5. Who defeated the Vikings? British History
  6. What is not a fundamental principle of British life? Values & Principles
  7. Rugby Modern Society
  8. Great Britain refers only to England, Wales and Scotland. Modern Society
  9. Which of the following actresses has not won an Oscar? Modern Society
  10. During Queen Elizabeth I's reign the English (1588) defeated a large fleet of ships. Where did the ships come from? British History
  11. ‘To be or not to be’ is a famous Shakespeare line from which play or poem? British History
  12. Every person in the UK receives ______ under the law, it applies in the same way to everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from Modern Society
  13. Where is the Welsh language spoken? What is the UK
  14. The Bill of Rights of 1689 gave women the right to vote. Government & Law
  15. What is the only major golf tournament held outside of the US? Government & Law
  16. Where did the supporters of Charles Edward Stuart come from? British History
  17. The Crown Jewels are kept at the Tower of London Modern Society
  18. Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories. Modern Society
  19. When a member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns Government & Law
  20. What is the official report that contains everything said in Parliament called? Government & Law
  21. People Celebrate Christmas at the beginning of the New Year Modern Society
  22. What was the last battle between Great Britain and France? British History
  23. In 1485, a civil war was begun to decide who should be king of England. It was fought between the supporters of two families: the House of Lancaster and the House of York. British History
  24. Roast beef is a traditional food of which country? Government & Law
  25. Every MP in the UK has his/her own constituency. Government & Law
  26. Which General remains a controversial figure in Ireland? British History
  27. There are many variations in language in the different parts of the UK. What is the UK
  28. St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the United Kingdom. Modern Society
  29. How many members does a jury have in Scotland? Government & Law
  30. Who deal with a wide range of civil disputes? Modern Society
  31. What created The Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707? British History
  32. Sir Ian Wilmot, a British inventor, invented the hovercraft in the 1950s. Modern Society
  33. What is the Union Jack? What is the UK
  34. St George is the national saint of Northern Ireland What is the UK
  35. ______ celebrates British theatre Modern Society
  36. Whose powers were increased by the Bill of Rights of 1689? Government & Law
  37. Who captained the English football team in 1966? Modern Society
  38. Many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as 'crofts') to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle. What was this known as? British History
  39. How old must you be to be able to buy a lottery ticket or scratch card? Modern Society
  40. What is meant by 'common law'? Government & Law
  41. In which year was there a major outbreak of plague in London? British History
  42. What documentation do you need to drive a motor vehicle? Modern Society
  43. The people of the Bronze Age were accomplished glassworkers British History
  44. Which of the following is a major horse-racing event in England? Modern Society
  45. Which countries are in Great Britain? Modern Society
  46. Which of the national days is celebrated with a holiday? Modern Society
  47. British citizens can stand for office as a Modern Society
  48. Who can only give 'advice, warn and encourage' about government matters? Government & Law
  49. The Lake District is the largest national park in Scotland What is the UK
  50. What is celebrated on February 14th? Modern Society