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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. When did the English civil war begin? British History
  2. Members of the armed forces cannot stand for public office. Modern Society
  3. On election day, you will get your ballot paper, which you take to a polling booth to fill in front of the polling officer Modern Society
  4. Many schools organise events to raise money for extra equipment or out-of-school activities Modern Society
  5. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords Government & Law
  6. The United Nations (UN) is an international organisation with more than ______ countries as members Government & Law
  7. The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory and are part of the United Kingdom. Modern Society
  8. Which clan was killed because of not taking an oath? Values & Principles
  9. By joining a political party, what TWO activities might you be involved in? Modern Society
  10. What was the estimated population of the British Empire? British History
  11. Which of these government bodies were not established in 1999? Government & Law
  12. The ability to laugh at other people is an important part of the UK character Modern Society
  13. Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite and defeat the Vikings. British History
  14. Who were the first people to live in Britain in what we call the Stone Age? British History
  15. Which of these countries was NOT UK's ally in the WWII? British History
  16. Who is the fastest person to sail around the world singlehanded? Modern Society
  17. In England, Wales and Scotland, Magistrates and Justices of the Peace (JPs) usually work unpaid and do not need legal qualifications Government & Law
  18. Pakistan is part of the Commonwealth Government & Law
  19. St Andrew's Day is on the ______ What is the UK
  20. In the different parts of the UK there are many variations in language What is the UK
  21. The Speaker is an MP, he/she represents a constituency and deals with constituents’ problems like any other MP Government & Law
  22. Who died at the Battle of Trafalgar? British History
  23. Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes valid everywhere in the UK Modern Society
  24. The jet engine was developed in Britain in the 1890s by Sir Robert Watson-Watt Modern Society
  25. There are ______ national parks in England, Wales and Scotland Modern Society
  26. Which flower is associated with England? Modern Society
  27. On April Fool's day people normally give each other presents Modern Society
  28. Members of the House of Lords may stand for election to the House of Commons Government & Law
  29. James Watt was famous for his work on what? British History
  30. Which TWO principles are included in the European Convention on Human Rights? Values & Principles
  31. What is the minimum age for going into betting shops or gambling clubs? Modern Society
  32. £10 £20 £50 £100 are the only banknotes currently allowed in the UK What is the UK
  33. The symbol of the House of Tudor was British History
  34. Who is the head of the state? Modern Society
  35. The population in the UK in 2010 was Modern Society
  36. Radar was developed by Scotsman Sir Robert Watson-Watt Modern Society
  37. How often are members of Parliament (MPs) elected? Government & Law
  38. You have to be at least 21 years old to serve on a jury. Government & Law
  39. Who is known as William the Conqueror? British History
  40. Which of the following discoveries contributed to the progress of the Industrial Revolution? British History
  41. Which country’s national flower is a thistle? Modern Society
  42. Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth? Government & Law
  43. What are the parliaments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also known as? Government & Law
  44. What task is associated with the National Trust? Government & Law
  45. Since 1958, the Prime Minister has had the power to appoint ______ just for their own lifetime Government & Law
  46. What is the name of the charity that works to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK? Government & Law
  47. What is the day when jokes are published in newspapers and telecasted on TV? Modern Society
  48. In 1603, when Elizabeth I died her heir was her cousin James VI of Scotland who became King James I of British History
  49. What do Sir William Golding, Seamus Heaney and Harold Pinter have in common? Modern Society
  50. When did Britain become separated from the continent? Modern Society