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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. During Charles II's reign, in 1665, there was a major outbreak of plague in ______ where thousands of people died, especially in poorer areas British History
  2. The Union Jack is comprised of four countries’ crosses. They are: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. What is the UK
  3. More serious civil cases (for example, when a large amount of compensation is being claimed) are dealt with in the ______ in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Government & Law
  4. ______ is a national park in North Wales Modern Society
  5. How is the Speaker of the House of Commons chosen? Government & Law
  6. The period after the Norman Conquest up until about 1485 is called the Middle Ages was a time of almost constant war. British History
  7. You need to be a member of a political party to be able to stand for election as an MP Modern Society
  8. Who gets appointed by local authorities to be the ceremonial leader of the council? Government & Law
  9. Everyone has the legal right to choose their religion in the UK, or to choose not to practice a religion Modern Society
  10. As a British citizen, you should: Modern Society
  11. Who in 2002 was voted the greatest Briton of all time? British History
  12. ______ was the first to be extensively covered by media Modern Society
  13. Which TWO developments were features of the Industrial Revolution? British History
  14. Which of these is NOT part of the Commonwealth? Government & Law
  15. The 1970s were also a time of serious unrest in Northern Ireland. Modern Society
  16. What day relates to the death of Jesus Christ? Modern Society
  17. The Union Flag consists of four crosses What is the UK
  18. How many member states does the UN have? Government & Law
  19. The UK has a declining elderly population. Modern Society
  20. A jury has 12 members in the UK Government & Law
  21. ______ can be traced back to 15th-century Scotland British History
  22. Who was given the title of Lord Protector in the 17th century? British History
  23. Who is credited with the introduction of the National Health Service (NHS) in 1948? Government & Law
  24. In Youth Courts, the name or photographs of the accused young person can be published in newspapers or used by the media Modern Society
  25. When was England ruled by a republic and not by a monarch? Modern Society
  26. Which country(s) did Britain fight against during the Battle of Trafalgar? British History
  27. Who wrote about their experiences in the First World War? British History
  28. You must treat everyone equally, regardless of sex, race, age, religion, disability, class or sexual orientation Modern Society
  29. Which two of the following are Civil War Battles? British History
  30. Which of the statements is true? Modern Society
  31. Which of the following is a bridge built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel? Modern Society
  32. Who is responsible for subjects such as education, health and defence? Modern Society
  33. How many years did Charles I try to rule without Parliament? Government & Law
  34. The European Union member states are Government & Law