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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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Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?

1

Elizabeth I was the younger daughter of which King?

James I
William the Great
Henry VII
Henry VIII
2

When did the First World War end?

9th of November 1918
11th of November 1918
9th of December 1918
11th of December 1918
3

Which British scientist was awarded a Nobel Prize for discovering the structure of the DNA molecule?

Alan Turing
Sir Frank Whittle
Sir Christopher Cockrell
Francis Crick
4

When did people learn how to make bronze?

Around 3,000 years ago
Around 4,000 years ago
Around 5,000 years ago
Around 2,000 years ago
5

Who was Boudicca?

One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Romans
One of the architects who built Hadrian’s Wall
A Viking king
One of the tribal leaders who fought against the Vikings
6

What actions did Henry VII take after his victory in the Wars of the Roses?

Reduced the power of the nobles
Broke away with the Church of Rome
Converted Britain to the Christianism
Increased the power of the nobles
7

Who became Prime Minister of the UK in May 2010?

David Cameron
Gordon Brown
Tony Blair
Ed Miliband
8

How were Elizabeth I and ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ related?

They were cousins
They were sisters
They were mother and daughter
They were not related
9

Choose the correct answer, the Middle Ages was:

A period of peace in Britain
A period where liberal ideas were introduced in Britain
A period of constant war
A period where new ideas about politics and philosophy were introduced in Britain
10

What does the acronym NATO stand for?

The North American Transparent Organisation
The North Atlantic Trust Organisation
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
The North American Treaty Organisation
11

What characterised the people from the Bronze Age?

They were accomplished metalworkers
They were farmers who lived in large villages
They were nomads and hunters
They were divided into clans
12

What is the name of the event that refers to the 6 June 1944 when Allied Forces landed in Normandy aiming to attack Hitler’s forces in Western Europe during World War II?

D-Day
Domesday
A-Day
Allies Day
13

Which British Prime Minister led the Conservative government from 1979 to 1990?

John Major
Harold Macmillan
Margaret Thatcher
Sir Alec Douglas-Home
14

Which of the following civilisations is known for having built roads and public buildings, creating a structure of law and having introduced new plants and animals in Britain?

The Romans
The Vikings
The Normans
The Germans
15

What marked the beginning of what is called ‘constitutional monarchy’?

The laws passed after the Glorious Revolution
A speech given by the Queen
The emergence of new ideas about politics, philosophy and science
The development of the Bessemer process
16

When was the Turing machine discovered?

In the 1920s
In the 1930s
In the 1940s
In the 1950s
17

During which period were the House of Lords and House of Commons established?

Middle Ages
Iron Age
The Roman Invasion
The Anglo-Saxon Invasion
18

How many years did Queen Victoria reign for?

Only two years
Almost 64 years
Less than two years
Almost 50 years
19

What is the name of Admiral Nelson’s ship?

HMS Victory
Golden Hind
Canute
Grimsby
20

What are the British scientists Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell famous for?

The first ‘test-tube baby’
The cloning of the first mammal, Dolly the sheep
The invention of the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanner
The invention of the World Wide Web
21

Which of the following was one of the commanders in the defeat of the Spanish Armada and one of the founders of England’s naval tradition?

Alan Turing
Sir Francis Drake
James VI of Scotland
Oliver Cromwell
22

Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?

Sir Tim Berners-Lee
Sir Peter Mansfield
Sir Ian Wilmot
Sir Bernard Lovell
23

When did the Wars of the Roses start?

1388
1455
1462
1478
24

When did the UK join the European Economic Community (EEC)?

In 1957
In 1963
In 1973
In 1977
Or