Life in the UK Test Practice Test 8
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 · 4 Government · 2 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 8 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. What did people learn to make around 4,000 years ago, giving the period its name?
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Around 4,000 years ago, people learned to make bronze. We call this period the Bronze Age.
2. Who was the first person in England to print books using a printing press?
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William Caxton was the first person in England to print books using a printing press.
3. What title was Oliver Cromwell given as leader of the new republic?
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After his campaigns, Cromwell was recognised as the leader of the new republic. He was given the title of Lord Protector and ruled until his death in 1658.
4. Between 1870 and 1914, around 120,000 Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain to escape what?
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Between 1870 and 1914, around 120,000 Russian and Polish Jews came to Britain to escape persecution. Many settled in London's East End and in Manchester and Leeds.
5. Which leader became Prime Minister and served as an inspirational figure for the British people throughout the Second World War?
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Winston Churchill became Prime Minister in 1940 and inspired the British people with his leadership and speeches during the Second World War.
Questions 6 to 24 of Practice Test 8
6. What was the religion of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots?
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7. What was the fate of Mary, Queen of Scots after two decades of imprisonment?
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8. Which nation was Britain's opponent in the Crimean War?
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9. For what purpose were canals constructed during the Industrial Revolution?
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10. Which annual Welsh cultural festival includes important competitions for Welsh poetry?
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11. What date is Christmas Day celebrated in the UK?
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12. At what age can a young person drink wine or beer with a meal in a hotel or restaurant if accompanied by someone over 18?
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13. In which sport did Sir Steve Redgrave win gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games?
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14. When taking your dog out in a public area, what must you make sure of?
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15. What denomination does the Church of Scotland follow?
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16. By what alternative name is the festival of Diwali known?
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17. Which dish is considered the traditional food of Northern Ireland?
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18. In what year was the voting age reduced to 18 for both men and women?
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19. When were Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) first publicly elected in England and Wales?
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20. Who is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth?
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21. Which types of media are legally required to provide balanced political coverage and allocate equal airtime to competing viewpoints before elections?
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22. Which parts of the UK have their own parliaments or assemblies with devolved powers?
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23. Which country has Cardiff as its capital city?
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24. There is no place in British society for which of the following?
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