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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 was one of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years War?

1

Which of the following was one of the most famous battles of the Hundred Years War?

The Battle of Agincourt
The Battle of Bannockburn
The Battle of Culloden
The Battle of Waterloo
2

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 engineers come from?

France
Holland
Germany
Italy
3

Who was the captain of the English football team that won the World Cup in 1966?

David Beckham
Bobby Moore
Sir Ian Botham
Sir Roger Bannister
4

Membership to the Commonwealth is compulsory for its members:

True
False
5

How many verdicts are possible in trials in Scotland?

Two: ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’
Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘not proven’
Three: ‘guilty’, ‘not guilty’ or ‘on hold’
Two: ‘guilty’ or ‘not proven’
6

How many wives did Henry VIII have?

Five
Six
Seven
Eight
7

Which of the following charities works with sick animals?

PDSA
NSPCC
Crisis
Age UK
8

Which of the following is the responsibility of the Home Secretary?

Crime, policing and immigration
Managing relationships with foreign countries
Education and health
National and international defence
9

Which of the following sports can be traced as far back as the Roman times?

Tennis
Football
Horse racing
Pool
10

When did the English become the preferred language of the royal court and Parliament?

In 1300
In 1400
In 1345
In 1567
11

When is St Andrews Day, patron of the Scotland?

23rd of April
1st of March
17th of March
30th of November
12

Which organisation has been organising ‘The Proms’ since 1927?

The MTV
Channel 4
The BBC
CNTV
13

Which of the following organisations has no power to make laws but draws up conventions and charters, including the European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms?

The UN Security Council
The Council of Europe
The United Nations
The European Union
14

Where is Snowdonia National Park located?

North Wales
Northern Ireland
South Wales
England
15

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
16

Which Court deals with the most serious civil cases in Scotland?

The High Court
The Sheriff Court
The Court of Session
The Crown Court
17

The leader of the opposition leads his or her party in pointing out what they see as the government’s (choose TWO options):

Failures
Achievements
Strengths
Weaknesses
18

Who became Prime Minister of the UK in May 2010?

David Cameron
Gordon Brown
Tony Blair
Ed Miliband
19

The Reform Act of 1832 abolished the old pocket and rotten boroughs.

True
False
20

What is the minimum age requirement to drive a moped in the UK?

16
18
20
21
21

Which of the following statements is true?

Great Britain refers only to England, Wales, Northern Ireland, not to Scotland.
Great Britain refers only to England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, not to Wales.
Great Britain refers to England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Great Britain refers only to England, Scotland and Wales, not to Northern Ireland.
22

How many countries formed the European Economic Community (EEC) when it was first created in 1957?

Five
Six
Seven
Nine
23

Northern Ireland and Wales have their own banknotes, which are valid everywhere in the UK. However, shop and businesses do not have to accept them:

True
False
24

What is donated blood used for?

To help people with a wide range of injuries and illnesses
Blood cannot be donated in the UK
To carry out research with your DNA
To be stored in the hospital in case you need it in the future
Or