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. Which statement below is true?

Rugby originated in England in the early 17th century.

Rugby originated in England in the early 19th century.

Question 1 of 24

2. Who developed the jet engine during the 1930s?

Alan Turing

Sir Frank Whittle

Sir Robert Edwards

John Logie Baird

Question 2 of 24

3. Which of these best describes a “bank holiday”?

A day when those in the banking sector can choose to go in to work or not

A normal working day where everyone has to work until midday

A public holiday when most businesses closes for the day

A holiday for all those working in the banking sector only

Question 3 of 24

4. TRUE or FALSE: The Church of England was created by King Henry VIII after he was refused a divorce by the Pope.

True

False

Question 4 of 24

5. The 2012 Paralympic games were hosted in ___.

Belfast

London

Cardiff

Swansea

Question 5 of 24

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

True

False

Question 6 of 24

7. Which statement below is correct?

Bonnie Prince Charlie was crowned King Charles II of England in 1660.

King Charles II of England was restored as king in 1660 following a long exile.

Question 7 of 24

8. Which of these is the sign for the British Pound?

€

Question 8 of 24

9. Devolved administrators can pass laws on which TWO issues? (Choose 2 answers)

Education

Immigration

Foreign affairs

Health

Question 9 of 24

10. Which TWO served as Prime Minister during the Second World War? (Choose 2 answers)

Margaret Thatcher

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman

Neville Chamberlain

Sir Winston Churchill

Question 10 of 24

11. In which year were British women granted the right to vote?

1914

1903

1871

1918

Question 11 of 24

12. Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?

Richard Arkwright

Robert Burns

William Caxton

Geoffrey Chaucer

Question 12 of 24

13. Which of these are linked to football? (Choose 2 answers)

The Grand Prix

The Masters

Premiere League

FIFA

Question 13 of 24

14. How old was queen Victoria when she became queen?

Question 14 of 24

15. A speech is normally given to open the new parliamentary session each year, who gives this speech?

The Speaker of the House of Commons

The Prime Minister

The Queen

The Archbishop of Canterbury

Question 15 of 24

16. Who is the head of state of the UK?

The Prime Minister

The Speaker of the House of Commons

The Archbishop of Canterbury

Queen Elizabeth II

Question 16 of 24

17. Who wrote the Harry Potter series of children’s books?

J K Rowling

Jane Austen

Charles Dickens

Geoffrey Chaucer

Question 17 of 24

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

To challenge decisions made by the United States

The promotion of dictatorships

The promotion of peace and security around the world

The creation of a single free-trade market

Question 18 of 24

19. All of the following are famous landmarks in England EXCEPT:

The Giant's Causeway

Buckingham Palace

Stonehenge

Big Ben

Question 19 of 24

20. A by-election for a Parliamentary seat is usually held ___.

Whenever a member of Parliament passes away or resigns

At the halfway point of each Parliamentary term

Once every 3 years

Whenever the Prime Minster sees fit

Question 20 of 24

21. Which statement below is true?

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

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

Question 21 of 24

22. Which statement below is true?

The Foreign Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and immigration.

The Home Secretary is responsible for crime, policing and immigration.

Question 22 of 24

23. To drive a car or ride a motor cycle in the UK, you must be at least __ years old.

Question 23 of 24

24. TRUE or FALSE: The Hindoostane Coffee House in George Street London was the first curry house to open in Britain.

True

False

Question 24 of 24

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