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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 two houses form the UK Parliament? Government & Law
  2. In 2003, The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien was voted the country’s best loved novel Modern Society
  3. Anne of Cleves the wife of Henry VIII was a ______ princess British History
  4. Which TWO are correct about Mary Stuart? British History
  5. Which play was written by Shakespeare? British History
  6. Why were canals built during the Industrial Revolution? British History
  7. Who designed gardens and the grounds around houses? Modern Society
  8. The small claims procedure is used for claims of less than ______ in England and Wales Government & Law
  9. The UK is a diverse and dynamic nation which welcomes those who want to make a positive contribution to the society Modern Society
  10. Which TWO of these countries are currently in the EU? Modern Society
  11. The word 'Great Britain' refers to Modern Society
  12. Northern Ireland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. Modern Society
  13. What is the nickname for the great bell of the clock at the Houses of Parliament in London? Government & Law
  14. The European Convention on Human Rights is incorporated into UK law Values & Principles
  15. The Swinging Sixties was a period of new ideas about politics, philosophy and science Modern Society
  16. Northern Ireland has its own banknotes which are valid everywhere in the UK Modern Society
  17. When did the American Colonies declare their independence? Modern Society
  18. Who governs the Church of Scotland? What is the UK
  19. Who is the patron saint of Wales and on which date is his feast day? What is the UK
  20. Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes? Modern Society
  21. Who became famous in silent movies for his tramp character? Government & Law
  22. The Scots and the Normans fought on the border between British History
  23. Where does the Grand National takes place? Modern Society
  24. What sort of battle was the 'Battle of Britain', fought between Germany and Britain in the summer of 1940? British History
  25. Set of written rules governing how laws can be made, and setting out the rights and duties of citizens that can be enforced is called a Modern Society
  26. As a citizen or permanent resident of the UK your responsibility will be to Modern Society
  27. A very impressive hill fort can still be seen today at Maiden Castle, in the English county of ______ Government & Law
  28. The Prime Minister also has a country house outside London called ______ Government & Law
  29. St Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the south. What happened next? Modern Society
  30. What TWO values are upheld by the Commonwealth association of countries? Values & Principles
  31. What is the meaning of MEPs? Modern Society
  32. You can support your local community by becoming a school board member or school governor Modern Society
  33. Which of the following actions is known as 'canvassing'? Modern Society
  34. Which two universities participate in an annual rowing race that takes place on the River Thames? Modern Society
  35. Which of the following poems is about a group of people going on a pilgrimage? Modern Society
  36. Where can you find Big Ben? Government & Law
  37. Anyone aged 21 or over can stand for election as an MP Government & Law
  38. The Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader of the Church of England Government & Law
  39. Where is Sutton Hoo? Modern Society
  40. Names of places, such as Grimsby and Scunthorpe come from which language? British History
  41. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland each have a national saint, called a patron saint What is the UK
  42. What are the 40 days before Easter called? Modern Society
  43. Where is Snowdonia located? What is the UK
  44. The money raised from National Insurance Contributions is used to pay for Government & Law
  45. Population growth has been faster in more recent years because ______ have played a part in population growth Modern Society
  46. Which two political parties formed a coalition in 2010? Modern Society
  47. What does the 'Divine Right of Kings' mean? Government & Law
  48. ______ is a Charity working with animals Modern Society
  49. Areas of what is now Scotland were never conquered by Modern Society
  50. Where is the best preserved prehistoric village 'Skara Brae on Orkney' located? British History