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FREE Life in the UK Test 1

The Life in the UK Test is a mandatory exam for those seeking permanent settlement or naturalization in the United Kingdom. The test is designed to evaluate an applicant's knowledge of British customs, history, and culture, including topics such as government, society, and traditions. The test is conducted in English and consists of 24 multiple-choice questions. Applicants must score at least 75% to pass the test, and they have 45 minutes to complete it. The test is an important step for those wishing to become British citizens and is aimed at ensuring that new citizens have a good understanding of British values and culture.
24 exam-like questions
18 correct answers to pass
75% Passing score
45 minutes to complete
Based on 2025 Official Book
18 Minimum age to apply

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Why did Henry VIII decide to divorce Catherine of Aragon?

1

Why did Henry VIII decide to divorce Catherine of Aragon?

She was unpopular in the country
She was too old to give him another child
For political reasons
She was accused of taking lovers to the Palace
2

What characterised the Bronze Age?

People were farmers who lived in large villages
People lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs
People were nomads and hunters
People were divided into clans
3

How many British citizens left the country between 1853 and 1913?

10 million
13 million
15 million
18 million
4

Who was known as the Iron Duke?

The Duke of Edinburgh
The Duke of Normandy
The Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Lancaster
5

Which of the following is NOT a British invention?

The World Wide Web
The Turing machine
The hovercraft
The mobile phone
6

When did Argentina invade the Falklands Islands?

In 1980
In 1982
In 1984
In 1992
7

When did Alexander Fleming win the Nobel Prize in medicine for the discovery of penicillin?

In 1935
In 1945
In 1950
In 1952
8

When did the Roman army leave Britain?

AD 410
AD 510
AD 600
AD 530
9

When was Emmeline Pankhurst born?

1858
1868
1845
1901
10

How long did the First World War last for?

Two years
Three years
Four years
Six years
11

Who was Henry VII?

The leader of the House of York
The leader of the House of Lancaster
The leader of the House of Buckingham
The leader of the House of Leeds
12

Which of the following areas did the British Empire NOT cover during the Victorian period?

Mexico
Australia
India
Large parts of Africa
13

Which British scientist led the development of the atomic bomb?

Howard Florey
Ernst Chain
Ernest Rutherford
Keith Campbell
14

After the Black Death, the growing wealth in the towns led to the development of a strong middle class:

True
False
15

What was the ability of the Harrier jump jet aircraft?

To carry 1,000 passengers
To take off vertically
To float on water
To reach supersonic speeds
16

Which TWO of Henry VIII’s wives were accused of taking lovers and executed?

Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Catherine Parr
Anne Boleyn
17

Which two scientists led a team which was the first to succeed in cloning a mammal, Dolly the sheep?

Sir Frank Whittle and Sir Christopher Cockrell
Sir Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe
Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell
Francis Creek and John Logie Baird
18

What British discovery was influential in the development of computer science and the modern-day computer?

The Radar
The Turing machine
The MRI scanner
The aeroplane
19

Which famous philosopher developed ideas about human nature during the 18th century and that have continued to influence philosophers over the years?

Aristotle
Sigmund Freud
Platon
David Hume
20

When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft carry passengers for the first time?

In 1969
In 1970
In 1972
In 1976
21

Which prehistoric village located in northern Europe has helped archaeologists to understand more about how people lived near the end of the Stone Age?

Stonehenge
Scunthorpe
Danelaw
Shara Brae
22

During the Middle Ages, a Parliament was developed in Scotland, which had three Houses called Estates. These were:

The lords, the commons and the clergy
The lords, the commons and the farmers
The farmers, the blacksmiths and the clergy
The farmers, the blacksmiths and the teachers
23

Which of the following scientific discoveries helped the progress of the Industrial Revolution?

Penicilin
The aeroplane
Steam power
The lightbulb
24

Where in England was one of the Anglo-Saxon kings buried with treasure and armour?

Maiden Castle, Dorset
Sutton Hoo, Suffolk
Conwy Castle, Wales
The Tower of London
Or