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?

The Bayeux Tapestry is associated with the Battle of Hastings.

The Bayeux Tapestry is associated with World War I.

Question 1 of 24

2. The 1899-1902 Boer War took place in which part of the British Empire?

Canada

Australia

Scotland

South Africa

Question 2 of 24

3. TRUE or FALSE: Theresa May was the first female Prime Minister in British history.

True

False

Question 3 of 24

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

Sir Robert Edwards

Alan Turing

John Logie Baird

Sir Frank Whittle

Question 4 of 24

5. Which statement below is true?

The Nobel Prize for Literature has been won by a number of British writers.

The Nobel Prize for Literature has never been won by a British writer.

Question 5 of 24

6. Which statement below is correct?

You have to be at least 21 years old to go into a casino.

You have to be at least 18 years old to go into a casino.

Question 6 of 24

7. Which statement below is true?

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

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

Question 7 of 24

8. Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?

The Prime Minister

The Pope

The Queen

The President of the United States

Question 8 of 24

9. Which TWO of the following plants are linked with the UK? (Choose 2 answers)

Cactus

Thistle

Maple tree

Daffodil

Question 9 of 24

10. How often are General elections held in Britain?

Every year

Once every 3 years

Once every 5 years

Once every 2 years

Question 10 of 24

11. Which statement below is correct?

The divine right of kings refers to the idea that the English king should rule over Europe.

The divine right of kings refers to the idea that a king has been appointed by God.

Question 11 of 24

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

Alan Turing

Benjamin Franklin

Tim Berners-Lee

George Stephenson

Question 12 of 24

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

There is a secret ballot

The Prime Minister makes the choice

The Queen makes the choice

A public election is held

Question 13 of 24

14. TRUE or FALSE: The second largest party in the House of commons is called the opposition.

True

False

Question 14 of 24

15. What is the official name of the British currency?

Kingdom Sterling

Pound Sterling

UK Pound

British Dollar

Question 15 of 24

16. TRUE or FALSE: William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.

True

False

Question 16 of 24

17. Who was the longest serving British Prime Minister?

Margret Thatcher

Neville Chamberlain

Winston Churchill

Sir Robert Walpole

Question 17 of 24

18. Which statement below is correct?

The Roman army left Britain in AD 410 to defend other parts of the Roman Empire.

The Roman army left Britain in AD 43 to defend other parts of the Roman Empire.

Question 18 of 24

19. TRUE or FALSE: Henry Tudor became King Henry VII after the Battle of Bosworth Field.

True

False

Question 19 of 24

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

True

False

Question 20 of 24

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

Jane Austen

Alexander McQueen

Vivienne Westwood

J.K Rowling

Question 21 of 24

22. Which statement below is true?

Dominoes and Black Jack are traditional pub games.

Pool and darts are traditional pub games.

Question 22 of 24

23. 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 23 of 24

24. Which statement below is true?

Scotland and Northern Ireland banknotes are valid everywhere in the UK.

Scotland and Northern Ireland banknotes are NOT valid everywhere in the UK.

Question 24 of 24

7 Comments

Isabella

Very useful

Mikel

3rd attempt and keep getting 24 out of 24. Booking my test this week

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  Good luck Mikel
  
Sandy

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Jackie

I passed my test today. Thank you for practice questions.

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  Well done Jackie.

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