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The Life in the UK test consists of 24 questions about important aspects of life in the UK today. You will take your test on a computer, and have 45 minutes to complete all the questions. In order to pass the test, you have to answer 18 questions correctly.
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Question 1 of 24
1. Question
What is the Church of England formally known as?
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The Church of England is part of the Anglican Communion, which is a worldwide family of churches in more than 160 different countries. On any one Sunday more than a million people attend Church of England services, making it the largest Christian denomination in the country.
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Question 2 of 24
2. Question
Who was Britain’s Prime Minister for most of World War II?
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Winston Churchill was Britain’s Prime Minister for most of World War II. In May 1940 he became Prime Minister. He refused to surrender to the Nazis and was an inspirational leader to the British people in a time of great hardship. He lost the General Election in 1945 but returned as Prime Minister in 1951.
Related Topic: The 20th century
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Question 3 of 24
3. Question
Which of these are “British Overseas Territories”?
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There are several British overseas territories in other parts of the world, such as St Helena and the Falkland Islands. They are also linked to the UK but are not a part of it.
Related Topic: What is the UK?
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Question 4 of 24
4. Question
Diwali usually falls in
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Diwali normally falls in October or November and lasts for five days. It is often called the Festival of Lights. It is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. It celebrates the victory of good over evil and the gaining of knowledge. There are different stories about how the festival came about. There is a famous celebration of Diwali in Leicester.
Related Topic: Customs and traditions
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Question 5 of 24
5. Question
Which TWO are Crown dependencies?
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There are several islands which are closely linked with the UK but are not part of it: the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. These have their own governments and are called ‘Crown dependencies’.
Related Topic: What is the UK?
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Question 6 of 24
6. Question
Which is a fundamental principle of British life?
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Participation in community life is a fundamental principle of British life. British society is founded on fundamental values and principles which all those living in the UK should respect and support.
Related Topic: The Values and principles of the UK
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Question 7 of 24
7. Question
Which TWO things do you need to apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency?
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To apply to become a UK citizen or permanent resident, you must be able to speak and read English and have a good understanding of life in the UK.
Related Topic: The Values and principles of the UK
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Question 8 of 24
8. Question
Is the statement below TRUE, or FALSE?
The Republic of Ireland is part of the UK.Correct
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England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland make up the UK.
Related Topic: What is the UK?
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Question 9 of 24
9. Question
Which TWO did the Reform Act of 1832 bring about?
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The Reform Act of 1832 greatly increased the number of people with the right to vote. More parliamentary seats were given to towns and cities. The Act also abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs.
Related Topic: A Global Power
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Question 10 of 24
10. Question
Who did Britain fight against in the Crimean War?
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Britain (with Turkey and France) fought against Russia in the Crimean War (1853–6).
Related Topic: A Global Power
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Question 11 of 24
11. Question
Is the statement below TRUE, or FALSE?
The Turner Prize is awarded for the best new novel of the year.Correct
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The Turner Prize was established in 1984 and celebrates contemporary art.
Related Topic: Sport, Arts and Culture
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Question 12 of 24
12. Question
Which TWO facts relate to the UK’s national heritage?
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There are 15 national parks in England, Scotland and Wales. The National Trust in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and the National Trust for Scotland, are charities that work to preserve important buildings, coastline and countryside.
Related Topic: Leisure
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Question 13 of 24
13. Question
Who is the patron saint of England?
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St George is the patron saint of England, and St George’s Day is celebrated on 23 April each year.
Related Topic: Religion
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Question 14 of 24
14. Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
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People under 16 are not allowed to participate in the National Lottery.
Related Topic: Leisure
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Question 15 of 24
15. Question
Is the statement below TRUE, or FALSE?
Many communities have a local ‘pub’ that is a natural focal point for social activities.Correct
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Pubs, or public houses, are an important part of the UK social culture.
Related Topic: Leisure
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Question 16 of 24
16. Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
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The most famous competition in British cricket is the Ashes, which is a series of Test matches played between England and Australia.
Related Topic: Sport, Arts and Culture
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Question 17 of 24
17. Question
Is the statement below TRUE, or FALSE?
Democracy is a system of government where the people elect their representatives to make decisions on their behalf.Correct
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Democracy is a system of government where the whole adult population gets a say. This might be by direct voting or by choosing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.
Related Topic: The development of British democracy
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Question 18 of 24
18. Question
In what year did women first get the vote?
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In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote. (In 1928, women were given the right to vote at the age of 21, the same as men.)
Related Topic: A Global Power
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Question 19 of 24
19. Question
Which of the following statements is correct?
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The decade of the 1960s was a period of significant social change and known as the ‘Swinging Sixties’. There was growth in British fashion, cinema and popular music.
Related Topic: Britain since 1945
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Question 20 of 24
20. Question
Is the statement below TRUE, or FALSE?
Many of the great thinkers of the Enlightenment were Scottish.Correct
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Adam Smith developed ideas about economics. David Hume’s ideas about human nature continue to influence philosophers. James Watt’s work on steam power helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution.
Related Topic: A Global Power
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Question 21 of 24
21. Question
Which TWO are British inventions of the 20th century?
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The World Wide Web was invented by Sir Tim Berners-Lee, and information was transmitted via the web for the first time on 25 December 1990. Sir Christopher Cockerell invented the hovercraft in the 1950s.
Related Topic: Britain since 1945
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Question 22 of 24
22. Question
Why is the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 so important?
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The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 guaranteed no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. This legislation remains relevant today, and every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
Related Topic: The Tudors and Stuarts
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Question 23 of 24
23. Question
Is the statement below TRUE, or FALSE?
During the reign of Queen Victoria, the British Empire became the largest empire the world has ever seen.Correct
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During the reign of Queen Victoria, the British Empire grew to cover India, Australia and large parts of Africa. It became the largest empire the world has ever seen, with an estimated population of 400 million people.
Related Topic: A Global Power
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Question 24 of 24
24. Question
What was an important achievement of King James I?
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James I authorised a new translation of the Bible into English. The translation is known as the ‘King James Version or the Authorised Version’.
Related Topic: The Tudors and Stuarts
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