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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. A National Insurance number is Government & Law
  2. How many years did the Romans remain in Britain? British History
  3. The Queen is responsible for the opening of the new parliamentary session each year Government & Law
  4. ______ in Scotland is known as the home of golf What is the UK
  5. Who is a Speaker? Government & Law
  6. Anyone can make a complaint about the police by Government & Law
  7. Part of the UK government are: Modern Society
  8. Which country did Germany invade in 1939 that led to the UK declaring war on Germany? British History
  9. Which of the following statements does NOT apply to the United Nations? British History
  10. The second-largest party in the House of Commons is called Government & Law
  11. Who was the first British Prime Minister? Government & Law
  12. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life? Values & Principles
  13. By-election takes place only when an MP resigns. Government & Law
  14. Local authorities are funded by Modern Society
  15. What is Hansard? Modern Society
  16. Who directed the two British films ‘Brief Encounter’ and ‘Lawrence of Arabia’? Modern Society
  17. Who is the head of the Church of England? Government & Law
  18. Easter eggs are often given as presents at Easter as a symbol of new life Modern Society
  19. The Monarch appoints the members of the Cabinet Government & Law
  20. The Chartists are associated with the Civil War which took place in the 17th century British History
  21. The job of the police in the UK is to Government & Law
  22. The most famous Tennis tournament hosted in Britain is The Wimbledon Championships, which takes place each year at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Modern Society
  23. After the Black Death, a new social class appeared, - owners of large areas of land. What were they called? Modern Society
  24. What destroyed the city of London in 1666? British History
  25. Pubs are usually open during the day from 11.00 am (12 noon on Sundays) Modern Society
  26. Remembrance Day November 11th commemorates those who died fighting for the UK and its allies Modern Society
  27. When did the first Christian communities begin to appear in Britain? Modern Society
  28. Police officers are supported by police community support officers (PCSOs) Government & Law
  29. European laws are called Modern Society
  30. The Home Secretary is the government minister responsible for managing relationships with foreign countries. Modern Society
  31. What do you require by law to watch TV using any medium? Modern Society
  32. ______ is a charitiy for medical research Modern Society
  33. The first professional UK football clubs were formed in the late Modern Society
  34. which of these products did the UK produce over half the world's supply in the 19th century? British History
  35. The Wimbledon Championships are associated with soccer Modern Society
  36. Famous British film directors are: Modern Society
  37. Which of the following is not a British banknote? Modern Society
  38. How often do the ministers meet to discuss important issues? Government & Law
  39. Mary Stuart (also known as ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’) fled to England. She was suspected of trying to take over the throne and was kept a prisoner for 20 years British History
  40. What type of literature are 'The Canterbury Tales' written by Geoffrey Chaucer? Modern Society
  41. Big Ben is Modern Society
  42. What do many theatres in the UK produce at Christmas time? Modern Society
  43. In 1314, which Scottish king defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn? British History
  44. Where did the engineers come from in the middle ages? British History
  45. How is New Year's Eve called in Scotland? Modern Society
  46. Britain and Germany developed Concorde, a passenger supersonic aircraft. Modern Society
  47. Henry VIII was most famous for breaking away from the Church of Rome and marrying six times. British History
  48. European Union law is legally binding in the UK Government & Law
  49. What is the country house owned by the Prime Minister called? Government & Law
  50. Which of the following charities helps the environment? Modern Society