Life in the UK Test Practice Test 9
Try the first 6 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.
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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.
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Practice Test 9 Questions
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1. What were the round tombs in which Bronze Age people buried their dead called?
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During the Bronze Age, people lived in roundhouses and buried their dead in tombs called round barrows.
2. The Wars of the Roses was fought between the supporters of which two families?
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The Wars of the Roses was fought between the House of Lancaster and the House of York.
3. What was the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 designed to guarantee?
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The Habeas Corpus Act became law in 1679... The Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. Every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
4. In 1847, the number of hours that women and children could work was limited by law to how many hours per day?
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In 1847, the number of hours that women and children could work was limited by law to 10 hours per day.
5. Who commanded the first invasion of Britain?
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Julius Caesar led the first Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC. Although his initial invasions did not lead to permanent occupation, they established contact between Rome and Britain.
6. During which naval engagement did Admiral Nelson lose his life?
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Admiral Nelson was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, where the British fleet defeated the combined French and Spanish navies. Nelson's Column in London's Trafalgar Square commemorates his victory.
Questions 7 to 24 of Practice Test 9
7. Which scientific breakthrough is Francis Crick known for?
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8. Who commanded the British naval fleet during the Battle of Trafalgar?
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9. Which nation collaborated with Britain to build the Concorde supersonic aircraft?
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10. Which murder-mystery play has had the longest initial run of any show in history, running in London's West End since 1952?
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11. What is Boxing Day?
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12. What is the minimum age to enter a betting shop or gambling club in the UK?
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13. Which sport originated in England and features a famous competition called the Ashes?
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14. Which artist made a significant contribution to the 'pop art' movement during the 1960s?
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15. In which part of the UK did the sport of golf originate?
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16. Which of these organisations works to protect the natural environment?
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17. On how many occasions has the UK served as host of the Olympic Games?
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18. Why is the British constitution described as 'unwritten'?
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19. What is the exception that allows people aged 16 or over to consume alcohol?
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20. What are the two Houses of the UK Parliament?
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21. What must you sign up to in order to be eligible for jury service?
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22. What is the capital city of Scotland?
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23. What does the term 'Great Britain' refer to?
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24. What does applying to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK mean you are agreeing to do?
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