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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. St Helena is a Crown dependency. What is the UK
  2. Which TWO plants are associated with the UK? Modern Society
  3. Which of these do pressure and lobby groups do? Values & Principles
  4. What is the most famous competition which is a series of Test matches played between England and Australia? Government & Law
  5. The members of the armed forces can stand for public office Modern Society
  6. Which three territories form Great Britain? Modern Society
  7. When is Mothering Sunday? Modern Society
  8. The first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers, in what we call the Stone Age. British History
  9. In England, judges developed 'common law' by a process of tradition and precedence that is, following previous decisions Government & Law
  10. Which of the following is William Wordsworth's poem? Modern Society
  11. The House of Commons has powers to overrule ______, but these are not used often Government & Law
  12. It is ______ to carry a weapon of any kind, even if it is for self-defence Modern Society
  13. What did St Columba and St Augustine do during the Anglo-Saxon period? British History
  14. Which two of the following policies are not controlled by the devolved administrations? Government & Law
  15. The Grand National is a Horse Race Modern Society
  16. How did the Government promote policies of free trade during the Victorian Age? British History
  17. Sometimes even radio, television, and newspapers try to fool people with fake stories and jokes Modern Society
  18. What is the fundamental principle of British life? Values & Principles
  19. If a person is aged under 21, their case will be heard in a Youth Court. Government & Law
  20. What marks the death of Jesus Christ? Modern Society
  21. A law abolished slavery throughout the British Empire in 1833 British History
  22. Which of these TWO is correct about Halloween? Modern Society
  23. Most people live in the countryside in the United Kingdom Modern Society
  24. If judges find that a public body is not respecting someone's legal rights, they can Values & Principles
  25. Where was William Shakespeare born? British History
  26. Which TWO of the following are Christian religious festivals celebrated in the UK? Modern Society
  27. Winston Churchill lost the General Election in 1945 Government & Law
  28. Members of the House of Lords are Government & Law
  29. Which TWO are compulsory in the UK if you own an old car? Government & Law
  30. How can you reduce your carbon footprint? Modern Society
  31. Which TWO are located in Scotland? What is the UK
  32. You have to pay tax on Government & Law
  33. What followed the Bronze Age? British History
  34. Northern Ireland and Wales each have their own Church of state: Modern Society
  35. In what year did the Troubles break out? Modern Society
  36. There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. What are national parks? Modern Society
  37. Haggis is a traditional food of which country? Modern Society
  38. Many people volunteer simply because they want to help other people Values & Principles
  39. How often are 'Prime Minister's Questions' held in the parliament? Government & Law
  40. How often are European parliamentary elections held? Government & Law
  41. How often do PM's Questions take place in the parliament? Government & Law
  42. When you arrive at the polling station, the staff will ask for your name and address. Modern Society
  43. What battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry? British History
  44. The Queen can only, in a famous phrase, Modern Society
  45. The Prime Minister cannot be changed until the next General election Government & Law
  46. Charles II was interested in science. During his reign, the Royal Society was formed to promote ‘natural knowledge’. Modern Society
  47. What is the minimum legal age you can buy alcohol in the UK? Modern Society
  48. No one has religious freedom in the UK Modern Society
  49. The government is formed by Modern Society
  50. What is the period after the Norman Conquest up until 1485 called? British History