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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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As a British citizen what are your responsibilities (choose two answers)?

1

As a British citizen what are your responsibilities (choose two answers)?

To respect and obey the law
To walk your dog only during the day
To go to church on Sunday
To look after yourself and your family
2

Who made the first coins to be minted in Britain?

The people of the Stone Age
The Anglo-saxons
The people of the Iron Age
The Romans
3

Who built the Tower of London?

William the Conqueror
Queen Victoria
Queen Elizabeth I
Oliver Cromwell
4

There are 15 national parks in England, Wales and Scotland. What are national parks?

Giant greenhouses
Land formations of columns made from volcanic lava
Areas of protected countryside
Medieval buildings
5

Northern Ireland has its own established church.

True
False
6

Which three territories form Great Britain?

Wales
Northern Ireland
England
Scotland
7

How often are ‘Prime Minister’s Questions’ held in the parliament?

Every day
Every week
Every two weeks
Once a month
8

Which king was executed in 1649?

James I
Charles II
James VII
Charles I
9

Where was William Shakespeare born?

Manchester
Oldham
Stratford-upon-Avon
Lincolnshire
10

Which two of the following are famous British Paralympians?

Dame Kelly Holmes
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
Jayne Torvill
Ellie Simmonds
11

Who was reigning in England when English settlers first began to colonise the eastern coast of America?

Queen Victoria
Henry VIII
Elizabeth I
Charles II
12

Scotland and Wales use a system called ‘individual registration’ where all those entitled to vote must complete their own registration form.

True
False
13

On what day is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated?

Father’s Day
Christmas Day
New Year
Boxing Day
14

What sort of battle was the ‘Battle of Britain’, fought between Germany and Britain in the summer of 1940?

A battle in the sea
An aerial battle
A battle in the mountains
15

Where is Swansea located?

England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
Wales
16

Which two political parties formed a coalition in 2010?

The Conservative Party
The Green Party
The Labour Party
The Liberal Democrats Party
17

Who established the Church of England?

Henry VIII
Oliver Cromwell
Winston Churchill
William of Orange
18

In 1348, one third of the population in England, Wales and Scotland died as a result of which disease?

Measles
Leprosy
Smallpox
The Black Death
19

Haggis is a traditional food from which area?

Wales
England
Northern Ireland
Scotland
20

Which court deals with minor criminal offences in Scotland?

The Sheriff Court
The Magistrates' Court
The Crown Court
The Justice of the Peace Court
21

Which two of the following records give us information about England during the reign of William I?

The Magna Carta
The Domesday Book
The Bayeux Tapestry
The Canterbury Tales
22

In 1913, the British government promised ‘Home Rule’ for Ireland, why were changes in Ireland delayed until 1921?

Due to the outbreak of the First World War
Due to the outbreak of the Second World War
Because there was not a king on the British throne
Due to the outbreak of the Black Death
23

Which of the following statements is true:

Elizabeth I was a Protestant and she succeeded in finding a balance between the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.
Elizabeth I was a Catholic and she succeeded in finding a balance between the views of the Catholics and the more extreme Protestants.
24

Which two documents do you need to apply for a National Insurance number?

A document with your address on it, such as a tenancy agreement
Documents that prove that you have permission to work in the UK
A contract from your employer
Documents that prove your identity
Or