Life in the UK Test Practice 2022

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The pass mark for this practice Life in the UK test is 18 out of 24 and you will get an instant pass or fail grade after submitting your answers. Good luck!

1. What is the key aim of the United Nations?

The creation of a single free-trade market

The promotion of peace and security around the world

The promotion of dictatorships

To challenge decisions made by the United States

Question 1 of 24

2. Which statement below is correct?

The jury is responsible for determining the sentence when someone is found guilty in a Crown Court case.

The judge is responsible for determining the sentence when someone is found guilty in a Crown Court case.

Question 2 of 24

3. Which statement below is correct?

Big Ben is the nickname given to the bell in the House of Parliament's clock tower.

Big Ben is an Australian cartoon character with immense popularity among British children.

Question 3 of 24

4. TRUE or FALSE: You must be at least 16 years old to ride a moped.

True

False

Question 4 of 24

5. What two freedoms do permanent residents and citizens of the United Kingdom enjoy? (Choose 2 answers)

Free fish and chips on the first Friday of each month

A right to a fair trial

Free groceries when they use reusable bags

Freedom of speech

Question 5 of 24

6. The famous quote "we shall fight them on the beaches" was part of a speech given by which Prime Minister?

Margaret Thatcher

Sir Winston Churchill

Neville Chamberlain

Clement Attlee

Question 6 of 24

7. There are 3 crosses on the Union Flag. One of those is St George’s. The other 2 crosses represent ___ and ___. (Choose 2 answers)

St Andrew

St David

St Patrick

St Joseph

Question 7 of 24

8. TRUE or FALSE: Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

True

False

Question 8 of 24

9. What role does a jury play at a court trial?

Determining the evidence that should be permitted for use in court

Deciding who should serve as judge

Deciding on a "guilty" or "not guilty" verdict

Deciding the sentence that should be handed down to the accused

Question 9 of 24

10. TRUE or FALSE: Gambling and betting are illegal in the UK.

True

False

Question 10 of 24

11. Which of these are Sir Francis Drake associated with? (Choose 2 answers)

Sailing around the world

Climbing mount Everest

Swimming the English Channel

The Spanish Armada

Question 11 of 24

12. TRUE or FALSE: The British Empire was the largest empire during the Victorian period.

True

False

Question 12 of 24

13. TRUE or FALSE: George of Hanover became King of England after Queen Anne died?

True

False

Question 13 of 24

14. Which statement below is true?

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

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

Question 14 of 24

15. Which of the following does NOT have British Overseas Territory status?

Pitcairn Islands

South Georgia

Guyana

Cayman Islands

Question 15 of 24

16. The United Nations was established immediately after ___.

The Hundred Years' War

World War II

The Battle of Bosworth Field

World War I

Question 16 of 24

17. George Frederick Handel was born in ___.

Germany

England

Canada

Australia

Question 17 of 24

18. Which statement below is true?

The last successful invasion of England was in 1945.

The last successful invasion of England was in 1066.

Question 18 of 24

19. TRUE or FALSE: Britain and France have never fought against each other in any war.

True

False

Question 19 of 24

20. Which statement below is correct?

Nick Park won FOUR Oscars for his animated films.

Nick Park won SIX Oscars for his animated films.

Question 20 of 24

21. Which of the following events extended the maximum duration of Parliament to 10 years?

The Acts of Union of 1800

The Parliament Act of 1911

The Fixed-Term Parliament Act

The Second World War

Question 21 of 24

22. Which statement below is true?

Feudalism is a system of land ownership used by the Normans.

Feudalism is another name for the Wars of the Roses.

Question 22 of 24

23. Which of these are funded by National Insurance Contributions? (Choose 2 answers)

The NHS

Highway maintenance

BBC television programs

State pension

Question 23 of 24

24. Which statement below is correct?

King Kenneth MacAlpin was responsible for the unification of England's Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

King Alfred the Great was responsible for the unification of England's Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

Question 24 of 24

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