Life in the UK Test full exam 10
The real conditions: 24 questions, 45 minutes on the clock, no explanations until you finish. 18 correct to pass.
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All 24 questions and answers
Every question here was checked by hand against Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition). How we check
1.Who were the Picts?
- AA Roman legion stationed in Britain
- BTribes from northern Europe
- CEarly Christian missionaries
- DAncestors of the Scottish people
The Picts were the ancestors of the Scottish people. (The Romans)
2.Where are wreaths laid on Remembrance Day?
- AAt the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London
- BAt Westminster Abbey
- CAt the Houses of Parliament
- DAt the Tower of London
Whitehall's Cenotaph receives wreaths, and a two-minute silence falls at 11.00 am. (Other festivals and bank holidays)
3.Which writer was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907?
- ARudyard Kipling
- BHarold Pinter
- CSir William Golding
- DSeamus Heaney
Rudyard Kipling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. (The Victorian Age and the British Empire)
4.Are magistrates in England, Wales and Scotland paid?
- AYes, they are salaried
- BOnly in Scotland
- CNo, they usually work unpaid
- DThey receive a daily fee
Magistrates and Justices of the Peace are members of the local community and usually work unpaid without legal qualifications. (The courts)
5.What does each parliamentary constituency elect?
- AOne member of Parliament
- BOne peer
- CTwo members of Parliament
- DOne councillor
The UK is divided into parliamentary constituencies, and voters in each elect their member of Parliament in a General Election. (The House of Commons and the House of Lords)
6.On what date is St David’s Day?
- A23 April
- B30 November
- C1 March
- D17 March
St David's Day, for Wales, is 1 March. (Patron saints)
7.Which modern language is based on the languages of the Jutes, Angles and Saxons?
- AGaelic
- BEnglish
- CLatin
- DWelsh
The languages of the Jutes, Angles and Saxons are the basis of modern-day English. (The Anglo-Saxons)
8.What can you volunteer as with the police?
- AA Police and Crime Commissioner
- BA Chief Constable
- CA special constable
- DA police community support officer
Volunteering with the police can mean becoming a special constable, or a lay representative. (Taxation, driving and your role in the community)
9.In which year did Oliver Cromwell die?
- A1660
- B1658
- C1649
- D1666
Lord Protector was Oliver Cromwell's title, and he held it until he died in 1658. (Cromwell and the English republic)
10.How often must a General Election be held?
- AEvery year
- BAt least every five years
- CAt least every three years
- DAt least every four years
A General Election, at which MPs are chosen, comes at least once every five years. (The Speaker and elections)
11.Who usually investigates crimes?
- AThe police or another authority such as a council
- BThe Crown Prosecution Service alone
- CThe courts
- DLocal councillors
Crimes fall under criminal law and are normally investigated by police, or by another authority such as a council. (Criminal and civil law)
12.Which parts of the handbook are the questions based on?
- AOnly the government chapter
- BOnly the chapters after the introduction
- CAll parts, including the introduction
- DOnly the history chapter
Questions are based on all parts of the handbook, including the introduction. (Taking the Life in the UK test)
13.What was Home Rule?
- AComplete independence for Ireland
- BDirect rule from Westminster
- CThe partition of Ireland into two countries
- DIreland remaining in the UK but having its own parliament
Home Rule, argued for by Charles Stuart Parnell, would have given Ireland its own parliament inside the UK. (Ireland in the 19th century and the right to vote)
14.In which year did the Roman army leave Britain?
- AAD 600
- BAD 43
- CAD 410
- DAD 122
The Roman army left Britain in AD 410 and never returned. (The Anglo-Saxons)
15.In which year did Alexander Fleming discover penicillin?
- A1953
- B1928
- C1945
- D1940
Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928 while researching influenza. (Allied victory and post-war reform)
16.On what date did allied forces land in Normandy?
- A11 November 1918
- B8 May 1945
- C3 September 1939
- D6 June 1944
On 6 June 1944 allied forces landed in Normandy, an event often referred to as D-Day. (Allied victory and post-war reform)
17.In whose name are all Acts of Parliament made?
- AThe Prime Minister’s
- BParliament’s
- CThe Speaker’s
- DThe monarch’s
All Acts of Parliament are made in the monarch's name. (The monarchy)
18.In which other languages can special arrangements be made to take the test?
- AAny language on request
- BFrench or German
- CIrish Gaelic or Cornish
- DWelsh or Scottish Gaelic
The test is usually taken in English, although special arrangements can be made for Welsh or Scottish Gaelic. (Taking the Life in the UK test)
19.When was the Crimean War?
- A1853 to 1856
- B1846 to 1851
- C1899 to 1902
- D1914 to 1918
Russia was the enemy in the Crimean War of 1853 to 1856, with Britain alongside Turkey and France. (Victorian trade, industry and the Crimean War)
20.At which battle was Bonnie Prince Charlie defeated?
- ACulloden
- BKilliecrankie
- CNaseby
- DBannockburn
Culloden in 1746 was where George II's army beat Bonnie Prince Charlie. (The rebellion of the clans and the Enlightenment)
21.Which report outlined the welfare state?
- AThe Beveridge Report
- BThe Butler Report
- CThe Attlee Report
- DThe Bevan Report
Clement Attlee promised to introduce the welfare state outlined in the Beveridge Report. (Allied victory and post-war reform)
22.Which TWO faiths celebrate Diwali?
Choose two
- ASikhs
- BMuslims
- CHindus
- DJews
Diwali is often called the Festival of Lights and is celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. (Other religious festivals)
23.In which year were men and women over 21 given the vote?
- A1928
- B1969
- C1832
- D1918
In 1928 the franchise was extended to men and women over 21. (The development of British democracy)
24.When was the Boer War fought?
- A1837 to 1901
- B1914 to 1918
- C1853 to 1856
- D1899 to 1902
The Boer War of 1899 to 1902 was fought in South Africa against settlers from the Netherlands called the Boers. (The Victorian Age and the British Empire)