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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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What is the meaning of the term the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?

1

What is the meaning of the term the ‘Divine Right of Kings’?

The idea that the king was appointed by landowners
The Parliament and the King shared responsibilities
The King could rule the country but with the support of the Parliament
The idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule
2

Who was the first person to lead a Roman invasion in Britain in 55 BC?

Emperor Claudius
Napoleon
Julius Caesar
William Caxton
3

Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of the MPs?

Scrutinise and comment on what the government is doing
Represent everyone in the constituency
Protect life and property
Debate important national issues
4

When Henry VIII took the title ‘King of Ireland’. English laws were introduced and everyone except for local leaders were expected to follow the instructions of the Lord Lieutenants in Dublin:

True
False
5

When is the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne celebrated in Northern Ireland?

March
May
June
July
6

What was celebrated at the Diamond Jubilee in 2012?

60 years of Elizabeth II as Queen
50 years of Elizabeth II as Queen
The Olympic Games taking place in the UK
The success of the British poetry
7

When was Lincoln Cathedral built?

In the 19th century
In mediaeval times
After the Roman invasion
In the 18th century
8

Which of the following territories forms part of the UK?

Scotland
The Isle of Man
Fiji
St Helena
9

How old was Edward VI when he died?

15 years old
1 year old
12 years old
17 years old
10

What name was given to those who supported the king during the Civil War that began in 1642?

The Cavaliers
The Suffragettes
The Roundheads
The Squareheads
11

The right to a fair trial is not included amongst the principles of the European Convention of Human Rights:

True
False
12

Why was Queen Mary known as ‘Bloody Mary’?

She used to drink a lot
Because of all the blood from the wars she caused
She was a devout Catholic and persecuted Protestants
She used to punish people
13

Which of the following sentences is true?

The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Edinburgh.
Scotland and Wales have parliaments or assemblies of their own, but not Northern Ireland.
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland also have parliaments or assemblies of their own, with devolved powers in defined areas.
The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Glasgow.
14

Which of the following lines from Shakespeare’s plays and poems is often still quoted?

A daffodil by another name
All the world’s a stage
We shall never surrender
You shall be with me
15

How many volunteers did the National Trust have when it first was formed in 1895?

Two
Three
200
300
16

In the UK, brutality and violence in the home is not a crime:

True
False
17

When did modern tennis evolve in England?

In the early 18th century
In the late 18th century
In the early 19th century
In the late 19th century
18

UK laws ensure that people are not treated unfairly in any area of life or work because of their age, disability, sex, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexuality or marital status:

True
False
19

The population is very equally distributed over the four parts of the UK:

True
False
20

Where was Anne Boleyn executed?

In Conwy Castle
At the Tower of London
At the Houses of the Parliament
In France
21

At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was not an independent country:

True
False
22

Since 1997, some powers have been devolved from the central government to give people in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland more control over matters that directly affect them:

True
False
23

Where did Mary Stuart, the Queen of Scotland, spend most of her childhood?

Spain
Germany
Holland
France
24

During the Middle Ages, several cathedrals had windows of stained glass, telling stories about:

The journey of pilgrims to Canterbury
Noah’s Ark
The Bible and Christian saints
Medieval priests
Or