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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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When is St George’s day?

1

When is St George’s day?

17th March
30th November
1st March
23rd April
2

Which is the largest National Park in England?

Snowdonia
Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park
The Giant’s Causeway
The Lake District
3

Boudicca, was a tribal leader who fought against which foreign invaders?

The Normands
The Vikings
The Anglo-Saxons
The Romans
4

Which of the following poems is about a group of people going on a pilgrimage?

The Canterbury Tales
All the world’s a stage
A Midsummer Night’s dream
Great Expectations
5

How are public holidays called?

Bank Holidays
Workers Holidays
Business Holidays
Summer Holidays
6

How did Charles II manage to escape to Europe after his defeat in the Civil War?

Hiding in a farmer's house
Riding a horse
Hiding in an oak tree
Swimming
7

Who defeated the Vikings?

Harold
Edward I of England
King Arthur
King Alfred the Great
8

Who was William Caxton?

A poet who wrote about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage
The first person in England to print books using a printing press
The first person to sail singlehanded around the world
The inventor of the television
9

Where do Beefeaters serve as tour guides?

The Houses of the Parliament
The Tower of London
The O2
The Big Ben
10

During the rebellion of the clans in Scotland, Bonnie Prince Charlie was supported by clansmen from which Scottish region?

Glasgow
Galloway
Highlands
Edinburgh
11

What religion did Elizabeth I follow?

She was a Protestant
She was a Catholic
12

Who became famous for his tramp character in silent movies?

Sir Rex Harrison
David Niven
Richard Burton
Charlie Chaplin
13

Which armed force was used in the Battle of Britain?

The Royal Navy
The Police Force
The Naval Service
The Royal Air Force
14

In the UK, you have to be 21 years old to be able to vote in a general election.

True
False
15

Which of the following poets was inspired by nature?

John Masefield
Wilfred Owen
Siegfried Sassoon
William Wordsworth
16

Against which country did Britain fight at the Battle of Waterloo?

Germany
Italy
France
Spain
17

Who was William Wilberforce?

A poet
A sportsman
A politician
A musician
18

Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of London
The Archbishop of Birmingham
The Archbishop of Manchester
19

James I was King of which country before becoming King of England?

Wales
Ireland
France
Scotland
20

Which of the following statements is correct?

Most shops in the UK open seven days a week.
All shops in the UK close on Sundays and bank holidays.
21

Which country sent a fleet of ships to England in 1588?

France
Germany
Spain
Italy
22

Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada (a large fleet of ships), which had been sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism.

Edinburgh, Scotland
Newmarket, Suffolk
St Andrews, Scotland
Aintree near Liverpool
23

Which of the following castles is located in Scotland?

Crathes Castle
Caernarfon Castle
Bodiam Castle
Powis Castle
24

Who was a famous Art Deco ceramic designer?

Alexander McQueen
Thomas Chippendale
Clarice Cliff
Mary Quant
Or