Life in the UK test

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1. What were the supporters of King Charles I during the Civil War known as?
  1. The Cavaliers
  2. Levellers
  3. The Roundheads
  4. Jacobites
2. What are TWO benefits of volunteering?
  1. Free car parking vouchers
  2. Opportunity of meeting new people
  3. Making your community a better place
  4. Chance to earn money
3. Which British colony decided to declare its independence in 1776?
  1. India
  2. America
  3. Ghana
  4. South Africa
4. Which TWO form part of the UK government?
  1. The civil service
  2. The cabinet
  3. The United Nations
  4. The NATO
5. What was the name of the ship of Sir Francis Drake which sailed around the world?
  1. The Silver Hind
  2. The Iron hind
  3. The Copper Hind
  4. The Golden Hind
6. Which sport is associated with Damon Hill and Jensen Button?
  1. Skiing
  2. Football
  3. Rowing
  4. Formula 1
7. Which TWO would be required to apply for UK citizenship or permanent residency?
  1. Approved English language qualification
  2. Life in the UK test
  3. Valid driving licence
  4. A permanent job
8. St Helena is a Crown dependency
  1. True
  2. False
9. What was the purpose of building Hadrien’s Wall?
  1. To keep out the Welsh
  2. To keep out the Germans
  3. To keep out the Picts
  4. To keep out the English
10. Which court can you take your case to if someone owed money to you?
  1. Magistrates’ Court
  2. Juvenile Court
  3. The Crown Court
  4. County Court
11. When is Boxing Day celebrated?
  1. On the first Sunday in August
  2. On the day before Easter
  3. On the day after Christmas Day
  4. On the 11th of November
12. Before the arrival of the Industrial Revolution, which TWO were the main sources of income British people?
  1. Mining
  2. Agriculture
  3. Exports
  4. Cottage industries
13. Which is a fundamental principle of British life?
  1. The rule of power
  2. The rule of aristocracy
  3. The rule of law
  4. The rule of monarch
14. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for which government department?
  1. Health
  2. Economy
  3. Foreign affairs
  4. Education
15. Which is a famous horse-racing event?
  1. The Six Nations
  2. Premier League
  3. Wimbledon
  4. Royal Ascot
16. Which TWO are famous British music composers?
  1. Maurice Ravel
  2. Ralph Vaughan Williams
  3. Henry Purcell
  4. Johannes Brahms
17. In which British city the 2012 Paralympic Games were hosted?
  1. Birmingham
  2. Glasgow
  3. Belfast
  4. London
18. Which of the following is the title of the UK National Anthem?
  1. Glorious Britannia
  2. God Save the Queen
  3. God Save the UK
  4. Long Live the Queen
19. Who invaded England in 1066?
  1. William of Normandy
  2. Julius Caesar
  3. The Jutes
  4. The Saxons
20. Which of the following is NOT TRUE of the House of Lords
  1. Its members are not elected
  2. Its members are also known as Peers
  3. It cannot be overruled by the House of Commons
  4. Its members do not represent a constituency
21. Which one of the following is a famous British painter?
  1. Graham Greene
  2. John Constable
  3. Robert Adam
  4. Andy Murray
22. Which of the following has the daffodil as its national flower?
  1. Wales
  2. England
  3. Scotland
  4. Northern Ireland
23. Which TWO are member states of the Commonwealth?
  1. The Bahamas
  2. Spain
  3. Kiribati
  4. Poland
24. Which major industry developed during the ‘Great Depression' of the 1930s?
  1. Coal mining
  2. Aviation
  3. Shipbuilding
  4. Rubber production
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