Life in the UK Test Sample Questions

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The Life in the UK test sample questions below covers all 4 question formats you’ll come across when taking your real UK Citizenship test in 2024.

Just like the real test, you will need to answer at least 18 of these Life in the UK test sample questions correctly to pass. Good luck!

1. What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

It limited the powers granted to the monarch

It extended the right to vote to all men

It established free education

It granted voting rights to women

Question 1 of 24

2. Which TWO fought against Napoleon in two separate wars? (Choose 2 answers)

King Arthur

The Duke of Wellington

Horatio Nelson

Richard the Lionheart

Question 2 of 24

3. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

Question 3 of 24

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

Highway maintenance

The NHS

State pension

BBC television programs

Question 4 of 24

5. Which of these are plays by William Shakespeare? (Choose 2 answers)

Midsummer Night's Dream

The Crucible

Romeo and Juliet

Hamilton

Question 5 of 24

6. What is the most popular sport in the UK?

Football

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Question 6 of 24

7. The County Court handles which TWO types of cases? (Choose 2 answers)

Divorce

Murder

Minor criminal offences

Breach of contract

Question 7 of 24

8. Which statement below is correct?

The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid development of industry that took place during the 18th century and 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution brought about changes to the NHS in the 1970s.

Question 8 of 24

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

True

False

Question 9 of 24

10. Which statement below is correct?

The Proms is an eight-week concert series that takes place during the summer.

The Proms is a three-week tennis tournament that takes place in London every July.

Question 10 of 24

11. Which statement below is correct?

Laws in the United Kingdom ensure that people are not treated unfairly in life and professional settings.

Employers in the United Kingdom are free to discriminate against groups of people.

Question 11 of 24

12. TRUE or FALSE: Most residents of the United Kingdom live in towns and cities.

True

False

Question 12 of 24

13. Which of these are Christian groups? (Choose 2 answers)

Buddhists

Baptists

Roman Catholics

Jains

Question 13 of 24

14. What MUST you do if you want to vote in a General Election in the UK?

Pay income tax in the year prior to voting

Ensure your name is on the Electoral Register

Pass the Life in the UK test

Question 14 of 24

15. Which TWO income sources must you pay taxes on? (Choose 2 answers)

Small monetary gifts from family members

Self-employment earnings

Shopping vouchers and coupons from family members

Income gained through property, savings and dividends

Question 15 of 24

16. The Tower of London was built by ____.

Winston Churchill

Queen Elizabeth I

Guy Fawkes

William the Conqueror

Question 16 of 24

17. TRUE or FALSE: You must be at least 18 years old to buy a National Lottery ticket.

True

False

Question 17 of 24

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

Education

Immigration

Foreign affairs

Health

Question 18 of 24

19. TRUE or FALSE: Wales united with England during Henry VIII's reign.

True

False

Question 19 of 24

20. Which statement below is correct?

Volunteering is a great way to earn extra money.

Volunteering is a great way to help others without receiving payment.

Question 20 of 24

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

Free groceries when they use reusable bags

Freedom of speech

A right to a fair trial

Free public transportation

Question 21 of 24

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

Once every 3 years

Whenever a member of Parliament passes away or resigns

Whenever the Prime Minster sees fit

At the halfway point of each Parliamentary term

Question 22 of 24

23. Which statement below is correct?

The Black Death killed a third of the UK’s population in 1348.

The White Death killed a third of the UK’s population in 1348.

Question 23 of 24

24. Which statement below is correct?

A sailing race between Oxford and Cambridge universities takes place every year on the River Thames.

A rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge universities takes place every year on the River Thames.

Question 24 of 24

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