Life in the UK Test Practice 5

The 24 questions featured in this Life in the UK mock test have been chosen at random to help you practice and prepare for your Citizenship test in 2020.

Please note – there are a few questions that require multiple answers, and the only way to get a point for that question is to select all the correct answers. Good luck!

1. Which statement below is true?

The monarch makes government policy decisions.

The Cabinet and Prime Minister makes government policy decisions.

Question 1 of 24

2. Which statement below is true?

Belfast is Northern Ireland's capital city.

Swansea is Northern Ireland's capital city.

Question 2 of 24

3. How do they choose the House of Commons' speaker?

The Prime Minister makes the choice

There is a secret ballot

The Queen makes the choice

A public election is held

Question 3 of 24

4. If an individual's legal rights aren't being respected by a public body, which 2 of the following actions can a judge take? (Choose 2 answers)

Demand that they pay compensation to the individual

Close the public body down

Issue them with an order to change the way in which they operate

Put its members in jail

Question 4 of 24

5. Which statement below is true?

Funding for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is generated through subscriptions and advertising.

The BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) is the only media organisation to be entirely funded by the state.

Question 5 of 24

6. TRUE or FALSE: Lobby and pressure groups work to influence government policies in Britain.

True

False

Question 6 of 24

7. Which statement below is true?

You can enter the Houses of Parliament free of charge and watch debates take place.

If you want to enter the Houses of Parliament and watch the debates you have to pay £5.

Question 7 of 24

8. What is the UK's National Anthem called?

Long Live the Queen

God Save the Queen

God Save the Monarch

God Save the King

Question 8 of 24

9. TRUE or FALSE: King Henry VIII is best known for starting the Church of England and having 6 wives.

True

False

Question 9 of 24

10. TRUE or FALSE: The British Empire abolished slavery by law in 1833.

True

False

Question 10 of 24

11. As a UK resident, you must ____ and ___. (Choose 2 answers)

Adopt Christian beliefs

Take in stray animals and care for them

Obey and respect the law

Treat other people fairly

Question 11 of 24

12. TRUE or FALSE: People aged 75 or over are exempt from paying for TV licence.

True

False

Question 12 of 24

13. Which British historical event does D-Day refer to?

The 1944 invasion of Europe by Britain

The end of World War I

The end of World War II

The attack on Pearl Harbor by the Japanese

Question 13 of 24

14. The House of Tudor was established by King Henry VII. Its emblem was a rose, what colour was it?

White only

White and Red

Pink and white

Red only

Question 14 of 24

15. There were 60,000 British casualties on the first day of which World War I battle?

The Somme

Waterloo

El Alamein

Agincourt

Question 15 of 24

16. TRUE or FALSE: The largest national park in England is "The Lake District".

True

False

Question 16 of 24

17. Which of the following are well-known horse race events? (Choose 2 answers)

The Ashes

Royal Ascot

The Masters

The Grand National

Question 17 of 24

18. ___ and ___ were well-known UK inventors of the 20th century. (Choose 2 answers)

Alan Turing

George Stephenson

Tim Berners-Lee

Benjamin Franklin

Question 18 of 24

19. Which statement below is true?

The Bayeux Tapestry was made to commemorate the Battle of Agincourt.

The Bayeux Tapestry was made to commemorate the Battle of Hastings.

Question 19 of 24

20. Which famous series of concerts has been arranged by the BBC since 1927?

The Eisteddfod

Aldeburgh Festival

Glastonbury

The Proms

Question 20 of 24

21. A common phrase is "rain stopped play". Which sport would you normally associate this phrase with?

Football

Tennis

Cricket

Golf

Question 21 of 24

22. Which statement below is true?

A plague called the Black Death had a major impact on society in England because so many people died.

A plague called the Black Death only affected Ireland, resulting in many deaths.

Question 22 of 24

23. Which 2 of the following are famous UK fashion designers? (Choose 2 answers)

Alexander McQueen

Jane Austen

Vivienne Westwood

J.K Rowling

Question 23 of 24

24. Which statement below is true?

The final Welsh rebellions were defeated by the mid-17th century.

The final Welsh rebellions were defeated by the mid-15th century.

Question 24 of 24