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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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Which of the following words comes from the Norman French (choose ONE option)?

1

Which of the following words comes from the Norman French (choose ONE option)?

Apple
Beauty
Cow
Summer
2

Catherine Parr, the sixth wife of Henry VIII, was Anne Boleyn’s cousin:

True
False
3

What was the symbol of York during the Wars of the Roses?

A Red Rose
A White Rose
A Black Rose
A Purple Rose
4

During which movement the Parliament passed laws giving women the right to equal pay and made it illegal for employees to discriminate against women because of their gender:

The Punk movement
The Enlightenment
The Swinging Sixties
The Suffrage
5

Where can you find a statue of Boudicca, the queen of the Iceni and one of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans?

At London Bridge
At Westminster Bridge
At the Tower of London
At St James’s Park
6

For how long was Britain a republic under the leadership of Oliver Cromwell?

9 years
10 years
11 years
12 years
7

Who became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada?

Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
James I
Mary I
8

When did the ‘Concorde’ aircraft retire from service?

In 1976
In 1999
In 2003
In 2000
9

When did the Allies defeat Germany marking the end of the Second World War?

In June 1943
In May 1945
In August 1945
In August 1946
10

During the Middle Ages, England was an important trading nation and people came to England from abroad to trade and also to work. Where did the weavers come from?

Germany
Italy
France
Holland
11

Throughout the 1990s, Britain played a leading role in coalition forces involved in the liberation of Kuwait, following the Iraqi invasion in 1990, and the conflict in the former Republic of Yugoslavia:

True
False
12

The ‘swinging sixties’ was a period of significant social change and it was known for its growth in:

British fashion, cinema and popular music
The Punk movement
English literature and comedy
The ownership of cars
13

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
14

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
15

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

Penicilin
The aeroplane
Steam power
The lightbulb
16

Who where the parents of Elizabeth I?

Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn
Henry VII and Anne of Cleves
Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon
Henry VII and Catherine Howard
17

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

Mexico
Australia
India
Large parts of Africa
18

Who were the first people to live in Britain in what we call the Stone Age?

Farmers
Hunter-gatherers
Warriors
Pirates
19

Which of the following statements regarding the Black Death is NOT true?

One third of the population of England died and a similar proportion in Scotland and Wales
It was one of the worst disasters ever to strike Britain
It affected children and old people only
Following the Black Death, there were labour shortages
20

Who was reigning in Britain when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?

Henry VIII
Henry VII
Elizabeth I
James I
21

The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?

Alexander Dumas
William Shakespeare
Charles Dickens
Thomas Hardy
22

Which flag has a diagonal red cross on a white ground?

The cross of St George, patron saint of England
The cross of St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland
The cross of St David, patron saint of Wales
The cross of St Andrew, patron saint of Scotland
23

What is the name of the best preserved prehistoric village in northern Europe and which origin traces back to the Stone Age?

Maiden
Skara Brae
Stonehenge
Bayeux
24

After the Black Death, new social classes appeared in England, including owners of large areas of land known as:

Judiciary
Gentry
Clans
Nobility
Or