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All 302 Life in the UK Test practice questions

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The 5 chapters 302 questions

History of the UK 119 questions

Modern UK Society 93 questions

Government & Law of the UK 73 questions

About the UK 11 questions

UK Values & Principles 6 questions

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  1. Can young people in every part of the UK volunteer with the National Citizen Service?
  2. What was the biggest source of employment during the 18th century?
  3. Which of these statements is correct?
  4. Where does golf come from?
  5. People usually spend Christmas Day at home and enjoy a special meal that normally includes Christmas pudding, mince pies and which meat?
  6. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The MacDonald clan of Glencoe were massacred.
  7. When does Easter take place?
  8. The game of golf is traditionally thought to have originated in which country?
  9. Who was given the title of Lord Protector?
  10. Where is the official home of the Prime Minister?
  11. During the reign of Henry VIII, which country of the union became formally united with England?
  12. What are Beowulf, The Tyger and She Walks in Beauty?
  13. What were 'the Troubles' about?
  14. Northern Ireland has its own established church.
  15. On what day is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated?
  16. What system of government does the UK have?
  17. Which of the following is a major horse-racing event in England?
  18. Northern Ireland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
  19. How often are 'Prime Minister's Questions' held in the parliament?
  20. What are members of the Northern Ireland Parliament known as?
  21. Which of these reasons best explains why town planning laws were tightened in the early 20th century?
  22. When did women get the right to vote at the same age as men?
  23. Which form of religion developed as a result of the Reformation?
  24. How is a jury selected?
  25. Who is the patron Saint of Scotland?
  26. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Commercial expansion and prosperity of the 19th century were sustained in part by the booming slave trade.
  27. Lewis Hamilton is a leading figure in which sport?
  28. At the beginning of the 19th century, which one of the following groups could vote?
  29. What type of government was formed after the General Election of 2010?
  30. What is the name of a novel Jane Austen?
  31. Where is Swansea located?
  32. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Britain had colonies in southern Africa in the 19th century.
  33. In which city is the Scottish Parliament based?
  34. Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?
  35. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Some people rent land called 'an allotment' where they grow fruit and vegetables.
  36. Which of the following actions is known as 'canvassing'?
  37. Which of these statements is true?
  38. Which of these people was a great British playwright?
  39. The Bill of Rights of 1689 confirmed the right to vote for all adult men.
  40. Who did Henry VIII marry after the execution of Anne Boleyn?
  41. What do you accept and agree to when you become a permanent resident of the UK?
  42. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Houses of Parliament are built in the medieval 'gothic' style of architecture.
  43. What countries does 'Great Britain' refer to?
  44. What king was defeated by Oliver Cromwell during the Civil War and hid in an oak tree before escaping to Europe?
  45. What is the role of a jury at a court trial?
  46. Who were the first people to live in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?
  47. Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes?
  48. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Dame Judi Dench, Colin Firth and Sir Anthony Hopkins have all won Oscars.
  49. Lake District is the largest national park of England.
  50. Which court would you use to get money back that was owed to you?
  51. Haggis is a traditional food from which area?
  52. Who was the captain of the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?
  53. What is the capital city of the UK?
  54. What was the Spanish Armada?
  55. Who were the Huguenots?+C13
  56. What is the Home Secretary responsible for?
  57. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people.
  58. The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 led to which of the following wars?
  59. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Northern Ireland and Scotland have their own banknotes.
  60. When is Christmas Day?
  61. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The jet engine and radar were developed in Britain in the 1830s.
  62. Anyone can make a complaint about the police by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.
  63. Where is the Big Ben located?
  64. To go into a betting shop casino, you have to be what age?
  65. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?People over 75 years of age do not have to pay for a television licence.
  66. Which country was invaded by Germany in 1939?
  67. Which court deals with minor criminal cases in England, Wales and Northern Ireland?
  68. Which of the following UK landmarks is in Northern Ireland?
  69. Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?
  70. When did Julius Caesar lead the Roman invasion of Britain?
  71. What was the name of the activist group who fought for the women's right to vote?
  72. When was the last successful foreign invasion of England?
  73. How often are general elections held in the UK?
  74. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Members of the House of Lords are elected by a constituency.
  75. What is the name of the most famous cricket competition played between England and Australia?
  76. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? All MPs represent one of the main political parties.
  77. How old do you have to be to buy alcohol in the UK?
  78. What happened to 'Mary, Queen of Scots' after she spent 20 years in prison?
  79. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?If a person is aged under 21, this case will be heard in a Youth Court.
  80. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Wales united with England during the reign of Henry VIII.
  81. Who supported King Charles I during the Civil War?
  82. Is it possible for parents or other community groups to open a free school?
  83. Mary Stuart was forced to flee to England after being accused of murder. Who was she accused of murdering?
  84. Which king annexed Wales to the Crown of England with Statute of Rhuddlan?
  85. St Helena and the Falkland Islands are part of Great Britain.
  86. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? We shall fight them on the beaches 'is a famous quote from a speech by Queen Elizabeth I about the Spanish Armada.
  87. What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located?
  88. St Helena is a British overseas territory and it is part of the United Kingdom.
  89. When were men and women given the right to vote at the age of 21?
  90. Which stories are associated with Geoffrey Chaucer?
  91. During the reign of Charles II parts of London were destroyed, what was the cause of this destruction?
  92. Several Church of England bishops sit in the House of Lords.
  93. West Germany, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Italy formed the European Economic Community (EEC) in 1957 along with which other country?
  94. In which of these years did Britain not host the Olympics Games?
  95. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Council of Europe has the power to make laws, which are binding in member states.
  96. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The police do not need to protect and help people who are not UK citizens.
  97. Which of the following is not an aim of the United Nations?
  98. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Hundred Years War between England and France lasted 99 years.
  99. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? All young people are sent a National Insurance Number before their 16th birthday.
  100. Who could not get Parliament to agree to his or her religious and foreign policy views and tried to rule without Parliament?
  101. If a husband forces his wife to have sex he can be charged with rape.
  102. What awards event celebrates British theatre?
  103. What is the title of the Queen's eldest son, Prince Charles?
  104. Which of the following is a famous tennis tournament played in the UK every year?
  105. Who wrote musicals such as Cats, The Phantom of the Opera and Evita?
  106. Wales has its own established church.
  107. The Bill of Rights of 1689 gave women the right to vote.
  108. What important change to our voting rights took place in 1969?
  109. What were The Canterbury Tales?
  110. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? It is possible to find information about visiting Parliament on the UK Parliament website.
  111. Which part of the UK is associated with Robert Burns (1759-96)?
  112. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The small claims procedure is an informal way for people to settle minor disputes.
  113. The last successful foreign invasion of England was by which of the following?
  114. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.
  115. What is the name of the process by which many Scottish landlords destroyed individual small farms (known as 'crofts') to make space for large flocks of sheep and cattle?
  116. Where did the first farmers come from?
  117. Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain?
  118. Which of the following is not a valid UK coin?
  119. What will you be given to vote before a general election takes place?
  120. Are police obliged to obey the law?
  121. When did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?
  122. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In 1921 a treaty gave independence to the south of Ireland.
  123. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Isaac Newton is a famous musician from the 18th century.
  124. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Civil War between Charles I and Parliament in the mid-17th century led to Oliver Cromwell becoming king of England.
  125. Which colonies of British Empire decided to declare their independence in 1776?
  126. Which of the following is a country of the UK?
  127. Which three territories form Great Britain?
  128. What is Ridley Scott famous for?
  129. Which of the following territories is a Crown dependency but is NOT part of the UK?
  130. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? There are no differences between the court systems of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
  131. Bobby Moore is famous for his achievements in which sport?
  132. The Battle of the Boyne is celebrated with a bank holiday in which country?
  133. Under which king did the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in England unite to defeat the Vikings?
  134. Is this statement TRUE or FALSE? There are now more women in high-level positions than ever before.
  135. What is it traditional to do on 1 April in the UK?
  136. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Charles II was crowned king of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland in the Restoration after the English Civil War.
  137. Which annual flower show in London exhibits garden designs from around the world?
  138. When is a by-election for a parliamentary seat held?
  139. What is the name of the period when new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed?
  140. Catherine Parr married Henry VIII late in his life. Who died first?
  141. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next King of England.
  142. Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE? British values and principles are based on history and traditions.
  143. When is St David's day celebrated?
  144. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Charles II marched into England with a Scottish army to reclaim his throne.
  145. If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact?
  146. Which of these is an accurate estimate of the number of casualties suffered by Britain in the First World War?
  147. Who was the first female Prime Minister of the UK?
  148. Where can HMS Victory be visited?
  149. Which king was executed in 1649?
  150. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Members of the armed forces cannot stand for public office.
  151. Which sport can be traced back to the 15th century in Scotland?
  152. Which of these countries was part of the British Empire during Victoria's reign?
  153. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Bill of Rights confirmed the rights of Parliament and limits of the king's power.
  154. Which novel written by JRR Tolkien was voted the country's best-loved novel in 2003?
  155. The French Wars ended in 1815 when Napoleon was defeated by the Duke of Wellington at which battle?
  156. What event is remembered on November 5th every year?
  157. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint.
  158. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have devolved administrations which give them total control over all policies and laws.
  159. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?British scientists were the first to clone a mammal successfully. The animal was a rabbit.
  160. Which of the following is a Crown dependency?
  161. Near which of these cities is Europe's longest dry ski slope?
  162. What is the name of the long war that English kings fought with France in the middle ages?
  163. Which of the following provide legal advice, normally for a fee?
  164. In 1913, the British government promised 'Home Rule' for Ireland, why were any changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?
  165. Which Scottish clan was killed for not taking the oath?
  166. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? A mayor is always elected.
  167. For approximately how many years did the Romans stay in this country?
  168. Which sport can be traced back to 15th-century Scotland?
  169. Which Scottish poet wrote The Bruce about the Battle of Bannockburn?
  170. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Mary Peters was an author who was later made a Dame in recognition of her work promoting literacy.
  171. When walking with your dog in a public place, what must you ensure?
  172. Who was reigning in England when English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America?
  173. What did the Scottish John Logie Baird develop?
  174. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Sir Ian Botham captained the England rugby team.
  175. What must you have done in order to vote in elections?
  176. In 1833 the Emancipation Act abolished slavery throughout the British Empire.
  177. Who wrote the novel Lucky Jim?
  178. What is the name of the movement against the authority of the Pope and the ideas of the Catholic Church that took place during the reign of Henry VIII?
  179. What type of literature are the Canterbury Tales?
  180. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? William Blake, Lord Byron and Robert Browning were all famous golfers.
  181. Which of the following is a famous Stone Age site in the UK?
  182. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?ISAF is building up the Afghan National Security Forces and helping to create a secure environment in which governance and development can be extended.
  183. When did the Black Death take place?
  184. What sort of event is the Grand National?
  185. Who was voted the greatest Briton of all time in 2002?
  186. When is Boxing Day?
  187. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In the UK you are expected to respect the rights of others to have their own opinions.
  188. Where are the Crown Jewels kept?
  189. Women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote as a result of their contribution towards the war effort. Which war was that?
  190. The Falkland Islands are a British overseas territory and are part of the United Kingdom.
  191. Where is Snowdonia located?
  192. What do you need to do to apply for a National Insurance Number?
  193. Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?
  194. On which day do people send cards to someone they admire, anonymously?
  195. The Elizabeth Tower is part of which building in London?
  196. How often does Prime Ministers questions occur when Parliament is sitting?
  197. Who was the tribal leader who fought against the Romans?
  198. Which Acts of Parliament, passed in 1832 and 1867, abolished rotten boroughs, gave more parliamentary seats to urban areas and greatly increased the right of people to vote?
  199. When did Parliament as we know it today begin to develop?
  200. What is fundamental principle of British life?
  201. William of Orange was asked by Protestants to invade England and proclaim himself king. But, when William reached England, there was no resistance and he took over the throne. This event was later Known as:
  202. Which of the following is an example of civil law?
  203. What is the name of the tour guides that tell visitors stories about the Tower of London's history?
  204. In 1999, what happened to hereditary peers in the House of Lords?
  205. What is known as Lent?
  206. When do the television and newspapers have stories that are jokes until midday?
  207. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?Briton Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web and it was successfully used for the first time on 25 December 1990.
  208. During the Great Depression in the 1930s which industry was badly affected?
  209. Where did Mary Stuart spend most of her childhood?
  210. When is Halloween celebrated?
  211. Scotland has its own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK.
  212. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Domesday Book no longer exists. It was destroyed at the end of the Norman Conquest.
  213. The National Anthem "God save the queen" can only be played in the presence of the Queen.
  214. Charles II had no legitimate what?
  215. Who established the Church of England?
  216. Who is the patron Saint of Northern Ireland?
  217. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Thomas Hardy is a famous author who wrote Far from the Madding Crowd.
  218. Complaints against the police can only be made by writing to the Police Complaints Commissioner.
  219. Who built the Tower of London?
  220. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The main political parties actively look for members.
  221. Which is an aim of the United Nations?
  222. When did Ireland become a republic?
  223. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?The Royal Society is the oldest surviving scientific society in the world.
  224. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?In 1805 at the Battle of Trafalgar, Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet.
  225. Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans?
  226. How many members form a jury in Scotland?
  227. What happens when a Member of Parliament (MP) dies or resigns?
  228. What type of character was played by Charlie Chaplin?
  229. How is the electoral register updated?
  230. Is it acceptable in the UK to treat people worse because of their sexual orientation?
  231. How old was Edward VI when he died?
  232. Which of the following is an example of criminal offence?
  233. Who wrote "The Daffodils"
  234. St Patrick's day is a public holiday in Northern Ireland.
  235. Cardiff is the capital city of which country?
  236. Who is the heir to the throne of Britain?
  237. For much of the Stone Age, Britain was connected to the continent by what?
  238. Who is the patron Saint of Wales?
  239. Which of the following is a document that sets out fundamental rights or freedoms?
  240. What is the capital city of Wales?
  241. Police complaints can only be made by writing to the Chief Constable of the police force involved.
  242. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Life peers in the House of Lords can pass on their title to their first-born child
  243. Who chairs the debates at the House of Commons?
  244. Who was the father of Queen Elizabeth I?
  245. Which of the following is a traditional food associated with Scotland?
  246. Which artist is considered to be the one who raised the profile of landscape painting?
  247. Who invaded England in 1066?
  248. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The BBC began the world's first regular television service in 1936.
  249. Where was Anne Boleyn, the wife of Henry VIII, executed?
  250. What led the American colonies to want their independence from Britain?
  251. Who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish highlands and raised and army in 1745?
  252. How many people make up a Scottish jury?
  253. Who developed the radar?
  254. What information must always be entered on an electoral registration form?
  255. What was the last battle between Great Britain and France?
  256. What day relates to the death of Jesus Christ?
  257. With which sport do you associate Lewis Hamilton, Jensen Button and Damon Hill?
  258. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Military training for young people is provided by National Citizen Service.
  259. Why did Henry VIII establish the church of England?
  260. Which flower is associated with Scotland?
  261. What is the minimum age for jury service?
  262. What sort of church is the Church of Scotland?
  263. You have to be at least 21 years old to stand as MP.
  264. What charity works to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside in the UK?
  265. How many national parks are there in England, Wales and Scotland?
  266. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? St Columba became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.
  267. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? Britain and Germany developed Concorde, a passenger supersonic aircraft
  268. Scotland and Wales use a system called 'individual registration' where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.
  269. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Scottish Parliament can pass legislation for Scotland on all matters.
  270. Where is the National Assembly for Wales based?
  271. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The 40 days before Easter are known as Lent.
  272. What battle is commemorated in the Bayeux Tapestry?
  273. How often are elections for the European Parliament held?
  274. How many countries belong to the Commonwealth?
  275. In which part of the British Empire did Boer War of 1899-1902 take place?
  276. Which country are Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park found?
  277. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? In the UK, 1 April is a day when people play jokes on each.
  278. Which of these countries did not fight on the side of the Allied Powers during the First World War?
  279. What is Good Friday?
  280. There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. What are national parks?
  281. What is the capital city of Scotland?
  282. Where is the Eden Project located?
  283. Which of following are correct?
  284. In 1348 a third of the populations of England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which plague?
  285. Where should you register if you want to become part of a jury?
  286. Which flower is associated with Wales?
  287. What is the Cenotaph?
  288. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
  289. Who is the head of the Church of England?
  290. What sort of battle was the 'Battle of Britain', fought between Germany and Britain in the summer of 1940?
  291. What is a fundamental principle of British life?
  292. William Shakespeare wrote a number of sonnets. What is a sonnet?
  293. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? The Union Flag comprises of four crosses, one for each part of the United Kingdom.
  294. Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women's rights to vote?
  295. Where was William Shakespeare born?
  296. Is the statement below TRUE or FASLE? Dundee and Aberdeen are cities+C14 in Northern Ireland.
  297. In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease?
  298. Who became Prime Minister and was an inspirational leader to the British people during WWII?
  299. Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE? A husband who forces his wife to have sex can be charged with rape.
  300. Which was the last successful foreign invasion of England that took place in 1066?
  301. Emmeline Pankhurst is famous for her leadership of the campaign to give women the vote in parliamentary elections in the UK.
  302. Where did the people of the Bronze Age bury their dead?