Life in the UK Test Practice Test 5
Try the first 5 questions of this 24-question Life in the UK practice test free, with instant answers and explanations. The full test is in the app.
This test: 9 History · 8 Society · 5 Government · 1 Geography · 1 Values · No question repeats across our 29 practice tests.
Key facts about the real test
The Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions. You need 75% (at least 18 of 24) to pass. You have 45 minutes. GOV.UK sets out these rules in its guide to what happens at the test.
Practice Test 5 Questions
The first 5 questions below include the correct answer and a full explanation. The remaining 19 questions of this test are in the app.
1. When did the first farmers arrive in Britain?
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The first farmers arrived in Britain about 6,000 years ago. Their ancestors probably came from south-east Europe.
2. In England, judges developed 'common law' based on which principle?
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In England, judges developed 'common law' by a process of precedent (following previous decisions) and tradition.
3. What were the settlements called where Scottish and English Protestants were encouraged to settle in Ulster, Ireland?
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The English government encouraged Scottish and English Protestants to settle in Ulster, and these settlements were known as plantations.
4. How long did Queen Victoria reign?
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Queen Victoria reigned until 1901, almost 64 years. At the date of writing (2013), this was the longest reign of any British monarch.
5. Women aged over 30 earned the right to vote due to their contributions during which conflict?
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Women over 30 gained the right to vote in 1918, largely due to their contributions during the First World War, when they took on many roles previously held by men.
Questions 6 to 24 of Practice Test 5
6. Which monarch fled after being defeated by Oliver Cromwell in the Civil War and famously hid in an oak tree before escaping to the continent?
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7. Which movement rejected the authority of the Pope and challenged Catholic Church teachings during Henry VIII's reign?
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8. Which architect was responsible for the reconstruction of St Paul's Cathedral following the Great Fire of 1666?
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9. Which conflict was the first to receive widespread media coverage?
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10. Which composer's work includes The Planets, a suite of pieces themed around the planets of the solar system?
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11. Which author created the character of Sherlock Holmes?
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12. Who can apply for a free TV licence in the UK?
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13. Where was the main Olympic site for the 2012 Games?
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14. How would you describe a bank holiday?
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15. What kind of character was Charlie Chaplin famous for portraying?
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16. Which famous writer was born in Stratford-upon-Avon?
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17. On what date do Scots celebrate Hogmanay?
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18. Which of the following was NOT one of the six demands of the Chartists?
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19. What are the two main categories that UK law can be divided into?
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20. What is the maximum claim value for the small claims procedure in England and Wales?
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21. How are racially motivated hate crimes and smoking in enclosed public spaces classified in the UK?
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22. What is the purpose of the small claims procedure?
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23. Where does the parliament that governs the UK sit?
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24. What values and principles are the foundations of British society based on?
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