Life in the UK Practice Exam

Q1. Which King signed the Magna Carta in 1215? (A) King Henry VIII (B) King Richard III (C) King John (D) King George I

Answer: C - King John was forced by noblemen to sign the Magna Carta in 1215, reducing the King's powers.

Q2. What is the capital of Scotland? (A) Glasgow (B) Edinburgh (C) Cardiff (D) Belfast

Answer: B - Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.

Q3. Who is the Patron Saint of England? (A) St David (B) St Patrick (C) St George (D) St Andrew

Answer: C - St George is the Patron Saint of England (Day: 23rd April).

Q4. How often are General Elections held in the UK? (A) Every 3 years (B) Every 4 years (C) At least every 5 years (D) Every 10 years

Answer: C - General Elections must be held at least every 5 years.

Q5. Which flower is associated with Wales? (A) Rose (B) Thistle (C) Shamrock (D) Daffodil

Answer: D - The Daffodil is the national flower of Wales.

Q6. What happened in 1918 regarding voting rights? (A) All men could vote (B) Women over 30 were given the right to vote (C) Women over 18 could vote (D) Voting was abolished

Answer: B - In 1918, women over the age of 30 were given the right to vote (if they owned property).

Q7. Which court uses a jury? (A) Magistrates' Court (B) Crown Court (C) County Court (D) Youth Court

Answer: B - The Crown Court deals with serious criminal cases and uses a jury of 12 people.

Q8. Who built the Tower of London? (A) William the Conqueror (B) Henry VIII (C) Queen Victoria (D) Oliver Cromwell

Answer: A - William the Conqueror built the Tower of London after 1066.

Q9. What is the "Commonwealth"? (A) The UK Parliament (B) An association of countries that were once part of the British Empire (C) A charity (D) The European Union

Answer: B - The Commonwealth is a voluntary association of 56 independent countries, most of which were once part of the British Empire.

Q10. Who was the Prime Minister during WWII? (A) Neville Chamberlain (B) Winston Churchill (C) Clement Attlee (D) Margaret Thatcher

Answer: B - Winston Churchill led the UK during most of the Second World War.

Q11. Which two houses make up Parliament? (A) House of Lords and House of Commons (B) White House and Senate (C) House of Monarchs and House of Commons (D) House of Judges and House of Lords

Answer: A - The UK Parliament is made up of the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Q12. What is the day before Lent called? (A) Easter Sunday (B) Christmas Eve (C) Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) (D) Boxing Day

Answer: C - Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, is the day before the start of Lent.

Q13. Who invented the World Wide Web? (A) Alexander Graham Bell (B) Sir Tim Berners-Lee (C) Alan Turing (D) Isaac Newton

Answer: B - Sir Tim Berners-Lee, a British scientist, invented the World Wide Web in 1989.

Q14. How many members does a jury have in England? (A) 6 (B) 10 (C) 12 (D) 15

Answer: C - A jury in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland has 12 members. (Scotland has 15).

Q15. What is the Union Flag also known as? (A) The Royal Standard (B) The Union Jack (C) The Cross of St George (D) The Tricolour

Answer: B - The Union Flag is often called the Union Jack.

Q16. Who is the Head of the Church of England? (A) The Prime Minister (B) The Archbishop of Canterbury (C) The Monarch (D) The Pope

Answer: C - The Monarch is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England.

Q17. Which statement is correct? (A) You must carry an ID card at all times (B) Police complains are handled by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (C) Police officers must always carry a gun (D) You can bribe a police officer

Answer: B - Complaints against the police can be made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Q18. What is the "Grand National"? (A) A tennis tournament (B) A horse race (C) A cricket match (D) A football league

Answer: B - The Grand National is a famous horse race held near Liverpool.

Q19. Which battle happened in 1066? (A) Battle of Waterloo (B) Battle of Hastings (C) Battle of Trafalgar (D) Battle of Britain

Answer: B - 1066 is the date of the Battle of Hastings (Norman Conquest).

Q20. Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"? (A) Charles Dickens (B) Jane Austen (C) William Shakespeare (D) Robert Burns

Answer: C - William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet.

Q21. What is the currency of the UK? (A) Euro (B) Dollar (C) Pound Sterling (D) Franc

Answer: C - The currency is the Pound Sterling (£).

Q22. Where is the Giant's Causeway located? (A) Scotland (B) Wales (C) Northern Ireland (D) England

Answer: C - The Giant's Causeway is a famous landmark in Northern Ireland.

Q23. Which value is a fundamental British value? (A) Intolerance (B) Individual Liberty (C) Communism (D) Dictatorship

Answer: B - Individual Liberty is one of the fundamental British principles.

Q24. Who was the first female Prime Minister? (A) Theresa May (B) Margaret Thatcher (C) Queen Elizabeth I (D) Florence Nightingale

Answer: B - Margaret Thatcher was the first female Prime Minister (1979-1990).

Q25. Which monument is a prehistoric stone circle in Wiltshire? (A) Stonehenge (B) The Tower of London (C) Hadrian's Wall (D) The Eden Project

Answer: A - Stonehenge is a famous prehistoric monument in Wiltshire.

Q26. Who is the head of the Commonwealth? (A) The Prime Minister (B) The Monarch (C) The President of the USA (D) The Archbishop of Canterbury

Answer: B - The Monarch is the ceremonial head of the Commonwealth.

Q27. What is the national flower of Scotland? (A) Rose (B) Daffodil (C) Shamrock (D) Thistle

Answer: D - The Thistle is the national flower of Scotland.

Q28. Which sport was invented in the UK? (A) Basketball (B) Cricket (C) Baseball (D) Volleyball

Answer: B - Cricket (along with football, tennis, and rugby) was invented in the UK.

Q29. What is "The Proms"? (A) An 8-week summer season of classical music concerts (B) A tennis tournament (C) A political party (D) A type of dance

Answer: A - The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music concerts.

Q30. Who was Henry VIII? (A) A Tudor King with 6 wives (B) A Roman Emperor (C) A Prime Minister (D) A famous poet

Answer: A - Henry VIII was a famous Tudor King known for having six wives and breaking away from the Church of Rome.

Q31. Which of these is a Crown Dependency? (A) Isle of Wight (B) Isle of Man (C) Anglesey (D) Shetland

Answer: B - The Isle of Man (along with the Channel Islands) is a Crown Dependency, not part of the UK but linked to it.

Q32. At what age can you stand for public office? (A) 16 (B) 18 (C) 21 (D) 25

Answer: B - You must be at least 18 years old to stand for election as an MP.

Q33. Which court deals with minor civil disputes? (A) Crown Court (B) High Court (C) County Court (D) Supreme Court

Answer: C - The County Court deals with civil disputes (e.g., debts, personal injury). Small claims court is a procedure within it.

Q34. Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo? (A) The Duke of Wellington (B) Horatio Nelson (C) Winston Churchill (D) Oliver Cromwell

Answer: A - The Duke of Wellington led the army that defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815.

Q35. What is "Hogmanay"? (A) Halloween in Scotland (B) New Year's Eve in Scotland (C) A type of food (D) A dance

Answer: B - Hogmanay is New Year's Eve in Scotland, famously celebrated in Edinburgh.

Q36. Which invention is attributed to Sir Frank Whittle? (A) The Jet Engine (B) Radar (C) Television (D) Penicillin

Answer: A - Sir Frank Whittle invented the jet engine.

Q37. How many members of Parliament (MPs) are there? (A) 450 (B) 550 (C) 650 (D) 750

Answer: C - There are 650 elected Members of Parliament (MPs) in the House of Commons.

Q38. What is the "Hansard"? (A) A type of tax (B) The official report of proceedings in Parliament (C) A newspaper (D) A royal palace

Answer: B - Hansard is the official daily report of everything said in Parliament.

Q39. Who is the "Iron Lady"? (A) Queen Victoria (B) Margaret Thatcher (C) Boudicca (D) Florence Nightingale

Answer: B - Margaret Thatcher was nicknamed the "Iron Lady" due to her tough leadership style.

Q40. Which country is NOT in Great Britain? (A) England (B) Scotland (C) Wales (D) Northern Ireland

Answer: D - Great Britain refers to England, Scotland, and Wales. The UK is Great Britain + Northern Ireland.

Q41. Who built the Eden Project? (A) In Scotland (B) In Wales (C) In Cornwall (D) In London

Answer: C - The Eden Project is located in Cornwall, in the south-west of England.

Q42. Which charity works to preserve important buildings and countryside? (A) Shelter (B) The National Trust (C) Oxfam (D) Age UK

Answer: B - The National Trust preserves historic buildings and countryside for the public.

Q43. What is the "Speaker" in Parliament? (A) The Prime Minister (B) The Monarch (C) The person who keeps order in debates (D) The Leader of the Opposition

Answer: C - The Speaker is the MP elected to chair debates and keep order in the House of Commons.

Q44. Fundamental duties of a UK resident include: (A) Voting only (B) Obeying the law (C) Joining the army (D) Going to church

Answer: B - Fundamental duties include obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving on a jury if summoned.

Q45. Who was Florence Nightingale? (A) A famous writer (B) A pioneer of modern nursing (C) A queen (D) A scientist

Answer: B - Florence Nightingale was a nurse who established the foundations of modern nursing during the Crimean War.

Q46. What is the "Cabinet"? (A) A piece of furniture (B) The group of senior ministers appointed by the PM (C) The opposition party (D) The House of Lords

Answer: B - The Cabinet is the committee of senior ministers who are the main decision-makers in the government.

Q47. Which famous battle happened in 1805? (A) Battle of Hastings (B) Battle of Trafalgar (C) Battle of Waterloo (D) Battle of Britain

Answer: B - The Battle of Trafalgar (Nelson's victory) happened in 1805.

Q48. What is the "Shadow Cabinet"? (A) A secret government (B) Senior MPs from the opposition party who challenge the government (C) The House of Lords (D) The Monarchy

Answer: B - The Shadow Cabinet consists of senior opposition MPs who shadow the responsibilities of the Cabinet ministers.

Q49. Which famous document guaranteed rights to "Free Men"? (A) The Domesday Book (B) The Magna Carta (C) The Bill of Rights (D) The Constitution

Answer: B - The Magna Carta (1215) established that even the King was synonymous with the law and protected the rights of free men.

Q50. Who is the Patron Saint of Scotland? (A) St David (B) St Patrick (C) St George (D) St Andrew

Answer: D - St Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland (Day: 30th November).

Q51. What is "The Cenotaph"? (A) A war memorial in Whitehall (B) A museum (C) A parliament building (D) A church

Answer: A - The Cenotaph is the war memorial in London where the Remembrance Sunday service is held.

Q52. Which Act in 1707 united Scotland and England? (A) The Act of Union (B) The Magna Carta (C) The Bill of Rights (D) The Reform Act

Answer: A - The Act of Union in 1707 created the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Q53. Who was Boudicca? (A) A Queen of the Iceni who fought the Romans (B) A Viking leader (C) A Norman queen (D) A Saxon saint

Answer: A - Boudicca was the queen of the Iceni tribe who led a rebellion against the Romans.

Q54. What is the name of the UK national anthem? (A) Rule Britannia (B) God Save the King (C) Land of Hope and Glory (D) Jerusalem

Answer: B - "God Save the King" (or Queen) is the national anthem.

Q55. Which sport uses an oval ball? (A) Football (B) Rugby (C) Cricket (D) Tennis

Answer: B - Rugby is played with an oval ball.

Q56. Who discovered Penicillin? (A) Alexander Fleming (B) Isaac Newton (C) Charles Darwin (D) Francis Crick

Answer: A - Sir Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin in 1928.

Q57. Which city hosted the 2012 Olympic Games? (A) Manchester (B) Birmingham (C) Glasgow (D) London

Answer: D - London hosted the 2012 Olympic Games.

Q58. What is the "Small Claims Procedure"? (A) A way to settle minor civil disputes informally (B) A criminal trial (C) A police interview (D) A type of tax

Answer: A - It is an informal way to settle minor civil disputes (e.g., faulty goods) without a lawyer.

Q59. Who was the last foreign invader of England? (A) The Romans (B) The Vikings (C) William the Conqueror (1066) (D) The Spanish Armada

Answer: C - William the Conqueror's invasion in 1066 was the last successful foreign invasion of England.

Q60. Which language is spoken in Wales alongside English? (A) Gaelic (B) Welsh (C) Cornish (D) Scots

Answer: B - Welsh is widely spoken in Wales and official documents are bi-lingual.

Q61. What is "Polling Day"? (A) The day of the election (B) A bank holiday (C) A religious festival (D) The day Parliament opens

Answer: A - Polling Day is the day people vote in an election (usually a Thursday).

Q62. Who are the "suffragettes"? (A) The group who campaigned for women's right to vote (B) A political party (C) A charity (D) A religious group

Answer: A - Suffragettes campaigned for women's suffrage (the right to vote). Emmeline Pankhurst was a famous leader.

Q63. Which part of the UK has its own Parliament? (A) England (B) Scotland (C) Wales (D) Northern Ireland

Answer: B - Scotland has a Parliament. Wales and Northern Ireland have "Assemblies" (Wales is now Senedd/Parliament, but Scotland is the original distinct Parliament example often cited). *Correction*: Wales has a Senedd (Parliament), NI has an Assembly. Scotland has a Parliament. England does NOT.

Q64. What is the capital of Northern Ireland? (A) Dublin (B) Belfast (C) Cardiff (D) Londonderry

Answer: B - Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland.

Q65. Who wrote "The Canterbury Tales"? (A) Geoffrey Chaucer (B) William Shakespeare (C) Charles Dickens (D) J.K. Rowling

Answer: A - Geoffrey Chaucer wrote The Canterbury Tales in the 14th century.

Q66. Which period was known as the "Industrial Revolution"? (A) 11th - 12th Century (B) 18th - 19th Century (C) 20th Century (D) 15th Century

Answer: B - The Industrial Revolution took place in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Q67. What is "The National Lottery"? (A) A tax (B) A game where money raised goes to good causes (C) A bank (D) A government department

Answer: B - It is a lottery where a percentage of the annual revenue goes to "good causes" (arts, sport, heritage, charity).

Q68. Who was the "Virgin Queen"? (A) Queen Victoria (B) Queen Elizabeth I (C) Queen Mary (D) Queen Anne

Answer: B - Elizabeth I was known as the Virgin Queen because she never married.

Q69. Which is a jury not used for? (A) Serious criminal trials (B) Minor criminal trials in Magistrates' Court (C) Some civil cases (D) Crown Court trials

Answer: B - Magistrates' Courts (minor crimes) do not use a jury; the case is heard by Magistrates (JPs).

Q70. What is 10 Downing Street? (A) The home of the Monarch (B) The official residence of the Prime Minister (C) The Parliament building (D) A museum

Answer: B - Number 10 Downing Street is the official residence and office of the Prime Minister.

Q71. Which flower is associated with England? (A) The Thistle (B) The Rose (C) The Daffodil (D) The Shamrock

Answer: B - The Tudor Rose is the national flower of England.

Q72. Who is eligible to serve on a jury? (A) Only lawyers (B) Only judges (C) Anyone on the electoral register aged 18-70 (D) Only property owners

Answer: C - Most citizens on the electoral register aged 18-70 (raised to 75 now) can be summoned.

Q73. Who provides police funding? (A) The Monarch (B) Central Government and local taxes (C) The European Union (D) Charities

Answer: B - The police are funded by central government (Home Office) and local council tax.

Q74. Which of these is a famous British landmark? (A) The Eiffel Tower (B) Loch Ness (C) Mount Everest (D) The Statue of Liberty

Answer: B - Loch Ness is a famous freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands (famous for the monster legend).

Q75. What is "The restoration"? (A) Rebuilding London after the fire (B) The return of King Charles II after the Civil War (C) Restoring old paintings (D) A law

Answer: B - The Restoration refers to the return of the monarchy (Charles II) in 1660 after the period of the Republic (Cromwell).

Q76. Who was Emmeline Pankhurst? (A) A famous nurse (B) The leader of the Suffragettes (C) A Queen (D) A writer

Answer: B - Emmeline Pankhurst was a key leader of the suffragette movement campaigning for women's votes.

Q77. What happens on Remembrance Day (11th November)? (A) People give gifts (B) People wear poppies and observe a 2-minute silence (C) People eat pancakes (D) People watch fireworks

Answer: B - People wear red poppies and observe silence to remember those who died in wars.

Q78. Which nation's Patron Saint is St Patrick? (A) England (B) Scotland (C) Wales (D) Northern Ireland

Answer: D - St Patrick is the Patron Saint of Northern Ireland (and Ireland).

Q79. Who designed the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851? (A) Isambard Kingdom Brunel (B) Joseph Paxton (C) Christopher Wren (D) Norman Foster

Answer: B - Joseph Paxton designed the Crystal Palace.

Q80. What is "The Old Bailey"? (A) A prison (B) The Central Criminal Court in London (C) A palace (D) A bridge

Answer: B - The Old Bailey is the famous Central Criminal Court in London.

Q81. Which famous scientist published "The Origin of Species"? (A) Isaac Newton (B) Charles Darwin (C) Albert Einstein (D) Stephen Hawking

Answer: B - Charles Darwin published his theory of evolution in "The Origin of Species".

Q82. Who is the "Presiding Officer"? (A) The Speaker of the Scottish Parliament/Senedd/NI Assembly (B) The Prime Minister (C) The Police Chief (D) The Judge

Answer: A - The Presiding Officer chairs the debates in the devolved administrations (like the Speaker in Westminster).

Q83. What is the "Commonwealth Games"? (A) An Olympic event (B) A sporting event for Commonwealth countries held every 4 years (C) A political meeting (D) A football league

Answer: B - It is a multi-sport event involved athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations.

Q84. Who has the power to declare war? (A) The Prime Minister (B) The Monarch (C) The Speaker (D) The Archbishop

Answer: B - Technically, the Monarch declares war (Royal Prerogative), but in practice, this is done on the advice of Ministers/PM.

Q85. Which is a famous prehistoric site in Scotland? (A) Stonehenge (B) Skara Brae (C) Hadrian's Wall (D) Offa's Dyke

Answer: B - Skara Brae is a neolithic village in Orkney, Scotland.

Q86. Who succeeded Queen Elizabeth I? (A) Henry VIII (B) James I (King James VI of Scotland) (C) Charles I (D) Victoria

Answer: B - James VI of Scotland became James I of England, uniting the crowns.

Q87. What is "Boxing Day"? (A) A day for boxing matches (B) The day after Christmas Day (C) The day before Easter (D) New Year's Day

Answer: B - Boxing Day is the 26th of December.

Q88. Which famous British admiral died at the Battle of Trafalgar? (A) Duke of Wellington (B) Admiral Nelson (C) Francis Drake (D) Captain Cook

Answer: B - Admiral Horatio Nelson died at his greatest victory, Trafalgar.

Q89. Which religious group arrived in Britain in 1948 on the Empire Windrush? (A) Romans (B) Vikings (C) Caribbean immigrants (D) French refugees

Answer: C - The Empire Windrush brought workers from the West Indies (Caribbean) to help rebuild Britain.

Q90. Who appoints "Life Peers" to the House of Lords? (A) The Monarch on advice of the PM (B) The public (C) The Judges (D) The Church

Answer: A - The Monarch appoints Life Peers on the advice of the Prime Minister/Independent Commission.

Q91. What is the "National Trust"? (A) A bank (B) A charity that protects historic places (C) A hospital (D) A school

Answer: B - It protects and opens to the public historic houses, gardens, and countryside.

Q92. Who was the first person to run a 4-minute mile? (A) Mo Farah (B) Sir Roger Bannister (C) Chris Hoy (D) Bradley Wiggins

Answer: B - Sir Roger Bannister was the first man to run a mile in under 4 minutes (1954).

Q93. Which document protects human rights in the UK? (A) The Magna Carta (B) The Human Rights Act 1998 (C) The Reform Act (D) The Census

Answer: B - The Human Rights Act 1998 incorporated the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law.

Q94. Who is the head of the Judiciary? (A) The Prime Minister (B) The Monarch (C) The Lord Chief Justice (or President of Supreme Court) (D) The Home Secretary

Answer: C - The Lord Chief Justice is the head of the judiciary in England and Wales. (President of Supreme Court is head of the UK Supreme Court).

Q95. What did the "Reform Act of 1832" do? (A) Abolished slavery (B) Increased the number of people who could vote (C) Gave women the vote (D) Created the NHS

Answer: B - It abolished "rotten boroughs" and gave more men (property owners) the right to vote.

Q96. Which is the largest National Park in England? (A) The Peak District (B) The Lake District (C) Snowdonia (D) Dartmoor

Answer: B - The Lake District is the largest National Park in England.

Q97. Who was the "People's Princess"? (A) Queen Victoria (B) Princess Diana (C) Queen Elizabeth II (D) Princess Margaret

Answer: B - Diana, Princess of Wales, was known as the People's Princess.

Q98. Which event marks the end of Ramadan? (A) Eid al-Fitr (B) Diwali (C) Vaisakhi (D) Hannukah

Answer: A - Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan (Muslim festival).

Q99. Which of these is a famous poet? (A) Sir Steve Redgrave (B) Robert Burns (C) Bobby Moore (D) Andy Murray

Answer: B - Robert Burns is Scotland's national poet (wrote "Auld Lang Syne").

Q100. What is "The Blitz"? (A) A popular dance (B) The bombing of UK cities by Nazi Germany in WWII (C) A type of train (D) A football tactic

Answer: B - The Blitz was the heavy bombing campaign against London and other cities in 1940-1941.

Q101. Who is the "Chancellor of the Exchequer"? (A) The person responsible for the economy/finance (B) The head of the army (C) The head of the police (D) The foreign minister

Answer: A - The Chancellor is the senior minister responsible for the economy and finance.

Q102. Where did the "Beatles" come from? (A) London (B) Manchester (C) Liverpool (D) Glasgow

Answer: C - The Beatles were a famous band from Liverpool.

Q103. Which is a characteristic of the "Civil Service"? (A) It is political (B) It is politically neutral (C) Members are elected (D) It changes with every government

Answer: B - The Civil Service is permanent and politically neutral; it serves the government of the day.

Q104. What is the "Eisteddfod"? (A) A Welsh festival of music, poetry, and dance (B) A Scottish food (C) An Irish sport (D) A type of castle

Answer: A - The National Eisteddfod of Wales is a famous cultural festival.

Q105. Who was Captain James Cook? (A) A pirate (B) An explorer and navigator who mapped Australia/NZ (C) An army general (D) A politician

Answer: B - Captain Cook mapped the coast of Australia and New Zealand.

Q106. What is the minimum age to buy alcohol? (A) 16 (B) 18 (C) 21 (D) 25

Answer: B - You must be 18 to buy alcohol in the UK.

Q107. Which famous scientist was paralyzed by motor neurone disease? (A) Stephen Hawking (B) Alan Turing (C) Newton (D) Darwin

Answer: A - Stephen Hawking was a brilliant physicist known for "A Brief History of Time".

Q108. Which is a responsibility of the Devolved Administrations? (A) Foreign Policy (B) Defense (C) Education and Health (D) Nuclear Energy

Answer: C - Education and Health are devolved matters (decided by Scotland/Wales/NI governments). Defense/Foreign Policy are "reserved" (UK Govt).

Q109. What is the name of the UK flag? (A) The Southern Cross (B) The Union Jack (C) The Stars and Stripes (D) The Tricolour

Answer: B - The Union Jack (or Union Flag).

Q110. Which city is famous for its castle and annual festival of arts? (A) York (B) Edinburgh (C) Cardiff (D) Belfast

Answer: B - Edinburgh is famous for its castle and the Edinburgh Festival (Arts/Fringe).

Q111. Who fought in the English Civil War? (A) Catholics vs Protestants (B) The King (Cavaliers) vs Parliament (Roundheads) (C) England vs France (D) North vs South

Answer: B - The Civil War (1642) was between the King (Royalists/Cavaliers) and Parliament (Roundheads).

Q112. Who was Oliver Cromwell? (A) A King (B) The Lord Protector who ruled after the Civil War (C) An explorer (D) A scientist

Answer: B - Oliver Cromwell led the Parliamentarians and ruled as "Lord Protector" during the republic (interregnum).

Q113. What is "The Ashes"? (A) A football trophy (B) A cricket competition between England and Australia (C) A cooking show (D) A memorial

Answer: B - The Ashes is a famous Test cricket series played between England and Australia.

Q114. Which document was signed in 1945? (A) The Magna Carta (B) The founding charter of the United Nations (C) The EU Treaty (D) The US Constitution

Answer: B - The UK was one of the founding members of the UN in 1945 after WWII.

Q115. What are the "Crown Jewels"? (A) The Queen's dogs (B) Royal regalia kept in the Tower of London (C) A rock band (D) Tax money

Answer: B - The Crown Jewels (crowns, orbs, sceptres) are kept in the Tower of London.

Q116. Who is the "heir to the throne"? (A) The Prince of Wales (B) The Prime Minister (C) The Princess Royal (D) The Duke of York

Answer: A - The eldest son of the Monarch (currently Prince William, Prince of Wales) is the heir.

Q117. What is the emblem of Northern Ireland? (A) The Rose (B) The Shamrock (C) The Thistle (D) The Leek

Answer: B - The Shamrock is the national symbol of Northern Ireland.

Q118. Which statement is true about the press? (A) It is controlled by the government (B) It is free from government control "Free Press" (C) It must only print good news (D) It is illegal to criticize the PM

Answer: B - The UK has a "free press", meaning newspapers are free to criticize the government and are not state-controlled.

Q119. Who won the 1966 World Cup? (A) Scotland (B) England (C) Wales (D) Brazil

Answer: B - England won the football World Cup in 1966 (hosted in England).

Q120. Which famous novelist wrote "Pride and Prejudice"? (A) Jane Austen (B) J.K. Rowling (C) Charles Dickens (D) Thomas Hardy

Answer: A - Jane Austen wrote Pride and Prejudice (and Sense and Sensibility).

Q121. Who was the first person to use the title "Prime Minister"? (A) William Pitt (B) Robert Walpole (C) Winston Churchill (D) The Duke of Wellington

Answer: B - Sir Robert Walpole was the first Prime Minister (1721-1742).

Q122. What is the "Commonwealth Day"? (A) A public holiday (B) The second Monday in March (C) The Queen's Birthday (D) New Year's Day

Answer: B - Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the second Monday in March.

Q123. Which famous garden is located in Kent? (A) Kew Gardens (B) Sissinghurst Castle Garden (C) The Eden Project (D) Bodnant Garden

Answer: B - Sissinghurst Castle Garden is a famous garden in Kent, England.

Q124. Who ascended the throne in 1952? (A) Queen Victoria (B) Queen Elizabeth II (C) King George VI (D) King Charles III

Answer: B - Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne in 1952 after the death of her father, George VI.

Q125. Which of these is a famous horse racing event? (A) Wimbledon (B) Royal Ascot (C) The Open (D) Six Nations

Answer: B - Royal Ascot is a famous 5-day horse racing meeting in Berkshire.

Q126. Who led the Labour government in 1945 that established the NHS? (A) Winston Churchill (B) Clement Attlee (C) Harold Wilson (D) Tony Blair

Answer: B - Clement Attlee led the Labour government (1945-1951) that created the National Health Service (NHS).

Q127. What is "The Globe"? (A) A newspaper (B) A famous theatre associated with Shakespeare (C) A pub (D) A museum

Answer: B - The Globe (now reconstructed) was the theatre in London where Shakespeare's plays were performed.

Q128. What happens at a "Polling Station"? (A) People pay taxes (B) People vote (C) People get passports (D) People meet MPs

Answer: B - A Polling Station is where people go to cast their votes during an election.

Q129. Which country's flag is the Saltire (white cross on blue)? (A) England (B) Scotland (C) Wales (D) Northern Ireland

Answer: B - The Saltire (St Andrew's Cross) is the national flag of Scotland.

Q130. Who discovered the structure of the DNA molecule? (A) Newton and Darwin (B) Crick and Watson (C) Fleming and Bell (D) Hawking and Turing

Answer: B - Francis Crick and James Watson (along with Rosalind Franklin/Maurice Wilkins) discovered the structure of DNA in 1953.

Answer: C - The 1960s was a period of social change, pop music (Beatles), and fashion known as the "Swinging Sixties".

Q132. What is the "Jubilee"? (A) A type of cake (B) A celebration of a Monarch's reign (Silver, Golden, Diamond) (C) A war (D) A ship

Answer: B - A Jubilee marks a major milestone in a Monarch's reign (e.g., 25, 50, 60, 70 years).

Q133. Which city has a famous "Fringe" festival? (A) London (B) Bath (C) Edinburgh (D) Liverpool

Answer: C - The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world's largest arts festival.

Q134. Who was the "Merry Monarch"? (A) Henry VIII (B) Charles II (C) George III (D) William IV

Answer: B - King Charles II was known as the Merry Monarch after the grim period of Cromwell's rule.

Q135. What is "The Turner Prize"? (A) A prize for literature (B) A prize for visual arts (C) A prize for science (D) A prize for architecture

Answer: B - The Turner Prize is a prestigious award for British visual artists. (The Booker Prize is for literature).

Q136. Which group invaded after the Romans left in AD 410? (A) Vikings (B) Jutes, Angles, and Saxons (C) Normans (D) Spanish

Answer: B - The Jutes, Angles, and Saxons (from northern Europe) invaded and settled in Britain.

Q137. How many years is a "term" for a US President vs UK Parliament? (A) US 4, UK 5 (B) US 5, UK 4 (C) Both 4 (D) Both 5

Answer: A - This is a comparer question not strictly Life in UK but context: UK Parliaments sit for a maximum of 5 years.

Q138. Which is a dependency but not part of the UK? (A) Wales (B) The Channel Islands (C) Scotland (D) Cornwall

Answer: B - The Channel Islands (Jersey/Guernsey) are Crown Dependencies, not part of the UK or EU.

Q139. Who famously said "We shall fight on the beaches"? (A) The Queen (B) Nelson (C) Winston Churchill (D) Wellington

Answer: C - Winston Churchill made this famous speech in 1940 during WWII.

Q140. What is the "TUC"? (A) The United Church (B) Trades Union Congress (C) The University Council (D) Tax Union Center

Answer: B - The TUC (Trades Union Congress) represents trade unions in the UK.

Q141. Which sport takes place at Wimbledon? (A) Cricket (B) Tennis (C) Golf (D) Rugby

Answer: B - The Wimbledon Championships is the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

Q142. Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland? (A) Rose (B) Shamrock (C) Thistle (D) Daffodil

Answer: B - The Shamrock is the national symbol.

Q143. Who was Capability Brown? (A) A famous chef (B) A landscape gardener (C) A soldier (D) An architect

Answer: B - Lancelot "Capability" Brown was a famous 18th-century landscape gardener.

Q144. Which is the highest court in the UK? (A) The High Court (B) The Supreme Court (C) The Magistrates Court (D) The Crown Court

Answer: B - The Supreme Court is the final court of appeal for civil cases in the UK and criminal cases in England, Wales, and NI.

Q145. What is the "Man Booker Prize"? (A) An award for fiction (B) An award for film (C) An award for music (D) An award for poetry

Answer: A - The Man Booker Prize (now The Booker Prize) is a leading literary award for fiction.

Q146. Who was Mary, Queen of Scots? (A) A Protestant Queen (B) A Catholic Queen who fled to England (C) A Roman Empress (D) A Viking

Answer: B - Mary was a Catholic Queen of Scotland who fled to England and was eventually executed by Elizabeth I.

Q147. What did the "Habeas Corpus Act" (1679) ensure? (A) No one could be held prisoner unlawfully (B) Freedom of speech (C) Right to vote (D) Freedom of religion

Answer: A - Habeas Corpus ensures that no one can be held in prison without a trial/lawful reason.

Q148. Which famous stadium is known as the "Home of Cricket"? (A) Wembley (B) Lord's (C) Twickenham (D) Old Trafford

Answer: B - Lord's Cricket Ground in London is known as the Home of Cricket.

Q149. Who designed the new St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire? (A) Inigo Jones (B) Sir Christopher Wren (C) Norman Foster (D) George Gilbert Scott

Answer: B - Sir Christopher Wren designed St Paul's Cathedral.

Q150. What is "The National Epics"? (A) Beowulf (B) Harry Potter (C) Sherlock Holmes (D) James Bond

Answer: A - Beowulf is an Old English epic poem.

Q151. Which Act in 1928 gave women full voting equality with men? (A) Reform Act (B) Representation of the People Act (C) Equality Act (D) Suffrage Act

Answer: B - In 1928, the voting age for women was lowered to 21, the same as for men.

Q152. Who was the "Father of the Nuclear Age"? (A) Rutherford (B) Einstein (C) Newton (D) Darwin

Answer: A - Ernest Rutherford (born in NZ, worked in UK) split the atom and is the father of nuclear physics.

Q153. Which king was executed in 1649? (A) Charles I (B) Charles II (C) James II (D) Henry VIII

Answer: A - Charles I was executed by Parliament after the Civil War.

Q154. What is the "Grand Committee"? (A) A committee in the Scottish Parliament (B) A committee in the House of Lords (C) A local council (D) A charity

Answer: B - There are Grand Committees in the Lords and Commons (specifically the Scottish/Welsh/NI Grand Committees).

Q155. Which of these is a famous British film franchise? (A) Star Wars (B) James Bond (007) (C) Indiana Jones (D) The Godfather

Answer: B - James Bond is a British icon created by Ian Fleming. (Harry Potter is also a major one).

Q156. What is the "Bayeux Tapestry"? (A) A painting (B) An embroidery showing the Battle of Hastings (C) A rug (D) A flag

Answer: B - It depicts the events leading up to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

Q157. Who are "Justices of the Peace" (JPs)? (A) High Court Judges (B) Lay magistrates (unpaid volunteers) (C) Police officers (D) Lawyers

Answer: B - JPs are unpaid volunteers who hear minor cases in Magistrates' Courts.

Q158. Which year was the "Great Fire of London"? (A) 1066 (B) 1666 (C) 1805 (D) 1940

Answer: B - The Great Fire destroyed much of London in 1666.

Q159. What is "Concorde"? (A) A ship (B) The world's only supersonic commercial airliner (C) A train (D) A car

Answer: B - Concorde was a supersonic jet developed by Britain and France.

Q160. Which language did the Normans bring to England? (A) French (B) German (C) Spanish (D) Latin

Answer: A - The Normans spoke Norman-French, which influenced the English language greatly.

Q161. What is the "Domesday Book"? (A) A book of prayers (B) A survey of land and wealth in England (1086) (C) A story book (D) A law book

Answer: B - William the Conqueror ordered the Domesday Book to survey what people owned for tax purposes.

Q162. Which famous architect designed the Cenotaph? (A) Lutyens (B) Wren (C) Foster (D) Rogers

Answer: A - Sir Edwin Lutyens designed the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

Q163. Who is the patron saint of Wales? (A) St David (B) St George (C) St Andrew (D) St Patrick

Answer: A - St David (Dewi Sant) is the patron saint of Wales (1st March).

Answer: B - 1688: William of Orange was invited to take the throne, guaranteeing power of Parliament (no bloodshed).

Q165. When is St George's Day? (A) 1st March (B) 17th March (C) 23rd April (D) 30th November

Answer: C - 23rd April is St George's Day.

Q166. Who founded the modern police force? (A) Robert Peel (B) Winston Churchill (C) Florence Nightingale (D) Henry VIII

Answer: A - Sir Robert Peel founded the Metropolitan Police in 1829 (hence "Bobbies" or "Peelers").

Q167. Which of these is a UK territory overseas? (A) Falkland Islands (B) Greenland (C) Iceland (D) Madagascar

Answer: A - The Falkland Islands and St Helena are British Overseas Territories.

Q168. What is the "Small Claims" limit in England/Wales (approx)? (A) £500 (B) £10,000 (C) £100,000 (D) £1,000,000

Answer: B - The limit for small claims is usually £10,000.

Q169. Which famous scientist developed the World Wide Web? (A) Tim Berners-Lee (B) Bill Gates (C) Steve Jobs (D) Mark Zuckerberg

Answer: A - Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the Web (free for everyone) in 1989.

Q170. Can the Queen vote? (A) Yes (B) No (C) Only in local elections (D) Only in EU elections

Answer: B - By convention, the Monarch does not vote or stand for election to remain politically neutral.

Q171. What is the "Profile"? (A) Background check (B) A short biography (C) The side view of a face (D) A police record

Answer: B - In this context (exam trick), this isn't a standard Life in UK question. *Correction*: Let's use a real one. Q171. What is the "Commonwealth"? (A) A trade block (B) An association of nations (C) A court (D) A bank. Answer: B.

Q171 (Replacement). What is the "National Citizen Service"? (A) Conscription (B) A programme for 16-17 year olds (C) A tax (D) A holiday

Answer: B - NCS is a voluntary programme for 16-17 year olds to develop skills and help communities.

Q172. Who wrote "The Lord of the Rings"? (A) J.R.R. Tolkien (B) C.S. Lewis (C) J.K. Rowling (D) Roald Dahl

Answer: A - J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings (voted best novel).

Q173. What is "The Privy Council"? (A) The Toilet (B) Advisers to the Monarch (C) The Cabinet (D) The Church

Answer: B - The Privy Council advises the Monarch (mostly senior politicians).

Q174. Which of these is a famous British composer? (A) Mozart (B) Beethoven (C) Henry Purcell (D) Bach

Answer: C - Henry Purcell (and Elgar, Holst, Britten) are famous British composers.

Q175. What is the "Black Death"? (A) A plague in 1348 (B) A war (C) A fire (D) A famine

Answer: A - The Black Death was a plague that killed 1/3 of the population in 1348.

Q176. Who are the "Beefeaters"? (A) People who eat beef (B) Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London (C) Police (D) Soldiers

Answer: B - Yeoman Warders (Beefeaters) guard the Tower of London.

Q177. What is "Trooping the Colour"? (A) A painting competition (B) The Queen's official birthday parade (C) A flag ceremony (D) A dance

Answer: B - It is the military parade marking the Monarch's official birthday in June.

Q178. What age can you buy lottery tickets? (A) 16 (B) 18 (C) 21 (D) 15

Answer: B - The age was raised to 18 (previously 16).

Q179. Where is the UK Supreme Court located? (A) In the House of Lords (B) In the Guildhall (C) In the Middlesex Guildhall, Parliament Square (D) In a palace

Answer: C - It is located in the Middlesex Guildhall building on Parliament Square.

Q180. Who was the first Briton in space? (A) Tim Peake (B) Helen Sharman (C) Neil Armstrong (D) Yuri Gagarin

Answer: B - Helen Sharman was the first Briton in space (1991). Major Tim Peake went later.

Q181. What is the "Union"? (A) A trade union (B) The union of England, Scotland, Wales, and NI (C) The EU (D) A marriage

Answer: B - The UK is a "Union" of four nations.

Q182. Which famous battle involved the "Charge of the Light Brigade"? (A) Crimean War (B) WWI (C) WWII (D) Boer War

Answer: A - The Charge of the Light Brigade happened during the Crimean War (1854).

Q183. Who are the "Ghurkas"? (A) Soldiers from Nepal who serve in the British Army (B) Police (C) Firefighters (D) Doctors

Answer: A - Gurkhas have served in the British Army for over 200 years.

Q184. What is the "London Eye"? (A) A telescope (B) A giant ferris wheel (C) A camera (D) A bridge

Answer: B - The London Eye is a famous ferris wheel on the South Bank of the Thames.

Q185. Which is the longest river in the UK? (A) The Thames (B) The Severn (C) The Trent (D) The Clyde

Answer: B - The River Severn is the longest river (flows through Wales/England). Thames is second.

Q186. Who was "Bess of Hardwick"? (A) A Queen (B) A wealthy Elizabethan woman who built houses (C) A poor peasant (D) A soldier

Answer: B - She was a famous influential figure in Elizabethan England, known for Hardwick Hall.

Q187. Which sport uses a "wicket"? (A) Tennis (B) Cricket (C) Football (D) Rugby

Answer: B - Cricket involves wickets, stumps, and bails.

Q188. What is "Pantome"? (A) Pantomime (B) A type of bread (C) A drink (D) A hat

Answer: A - Pantomime ("Panto") is a traditional British musical comedy stage production for families at Christmas.

Q189. Who wrote "Winnie the Pooh"? (A) A.A. Milne (B) Roald Dahl (C) J.K. Rowling (D) Beatrix Potter

Answer: A - A.A. Milne wrote the Winnie the Pooh stories.

Q190. What is "The V&A"? (A) Victoria and Albert Museum (B) A train station (C) A park (D) A shop

Answer: A - The V&A (Victoria and Albert Museum) in London is dedicated to art and design.

Q191. How many jurors are there in Scotland? (A) 12 (B) 15 (C) 10 (D) 6

Answer: B - In Scotland, a jury has 15 members (in England/Wales/NI it is 12).

Q192. What does the "Crown Prosecution Service" do? (A) Defends criminals (B) Prosecutes criminal cases (C) Judges cases (D) Makes laws

Answer: B - The CPS (independent) decides if there is enough evidence to prosecute a case in court.

Q193. Which famous battle of WWII happened in the air? (A) Battle of The Somme (B) Battle of Britain (C) D-Day (D) Waterloo

Answer: B - The Battle of Britain (1940) was fought in the skies between the RAF and the Luftwaffe.

Q194. What is "The Eden Project"? (A) A space station (B) Huge biomes housing plants from around the world (C) A dam (D) A castle

Answer: B - Located in Cornwall, the Eden Project is a famous eco-visitor attraction.

Q195. Who was the first person to circumnavigate the globe alone by boat? (A) Francis Drake (B) Sir Francis Chichester (C) Captain Cook (D) Ellen MacArthur

Answer: B - Sir Francis Chichester was the first person to sail single-handed around the world (1966-67).

Q196. Which Act created the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland? (A) Act of Union 1707 (B) Act of Union 1801 (C) Magna Carta (D) Reform Act

Answer: B - The Act of Union 1801 united Great Britain and Ireland (later NI remained).

Q197. Where are the Crown Jewels kept? (A) Buckingham Palace (B) Tower of London (C) Windsor Castle (D) Westminster Abbey

Answer: B - They are kept in the Tower of London.

Q198. What is "St David's Day"? (A) 1st March (B) 23rd April (C) 17th March (D) 30th November

Answer: A - 1st March is St David's Day (Wales).

Q199. Who was "Bonnie Prince Charlie"? (A) Charles I (B) Charles Edward Stuart (C) Charles III (D) Charles Dickens

Answer: B - Grandson of James II, he led the Jacobite rising of 1745 to reclaim the throne.

Q200. What is "The Grand National"? (A) A horse race (B) A dog race (C) A car race (D) A boat race

Answer: A - It is a famous horse race held at Aintree, Liverpool.

Q201. Which invention is associated with John Logie Baird? (A) Telephone (B) Television (C) Radio (D) Computer

Answer: B - John Logie Baird (images) demonstrated the first television.

Q202. What is the "Commonwealth of Nations"? (A) The EU (B) A group of 56 independent countries (C) A US state (D) A bank

Answer: B - A voluntary association of sovereign states.

Q203. Who was the first female Speaker of the House of Commons? (A) Betty Boothroyd (B) Margaret Thatcher (C) Theresa May (D) Nancy Pelosi

Answer: A - Betty Boothroyd (1992-2000) was the first female Speaker.

Q204. Which park is the largest National Park? (A) Lake District (B) Peak District (C) Cairngorms (D) Snowdonia

Answer: C - The Cairngorms (in Scotland) is the largest National Park in the UK. (Earlier question said Lake District was largest in England).

Q205. Who painted "The Hay Wain"? (A) Turner (B) Constable (C) Hockney (D) Banksy

Answer: B - John Constable painted The Hay Wain (famous English landscape).

Q206. What is "The Mousetrap"? (A) A play by Agatha Christie (B) A tool (C) A musical (D) A book

Answer: A - It is the longest-running play in history, written by Agatha Christie.

Q207. Which sport uses a "try"? (A) Football (B) Rugby (C) Tennis (D) Cricket

Answer: B - Scoring a "try" is part of Rugby.

Q208. What is the "Book of Common Prayer"? (A) A prayer book for the Church of England (1549) (B) A Bible (C) A Diary (D) A Law book

Answer: A - Written by Thomas Cranmer during Edward VI's reign.

Q209. Who was the "Lady with the Lamp"? (A) Florence Nightingale (B) Queen Victoria (C) Boudicca (D) Mary Seacole

Answer: A - Florence Nightingale was known as the Lady with the Lamp.

Q210. Which ancient monument is in County Antrim? (A) Stonehenge (B) Giant's Causeway (C) Hadrian's Wall (D) Edinburgh Castle

Answer: B - The Giant's Causeway is in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

Q211. What is the "Welsh Assembly" now called? (A) Senedd Cymru (B) Welsh Parliament (C) Both A and B (D) Cardiff House

Answer: C - It is known as Senedd Cymru or the Welsh Parliament.

Q212. Who was Prime Minister during the Falklands War (1982)? (A) Tony Blair (B) Margaret Thatcher (C) John Major (D) Winston Churchill

Answer: B - Margaret Thatcher was PM during the Falklands conflict.

Q213. What is the name of the Admiral on the column in Trafalgar Square? (A) Wellington (B) Nelson (C) Drake (D) Cook

Answer: B - Admiral Horatio Nelson.

Q214. Which house in Parliament is unelected? (A) House of Commons (B) House of Lords (C) Scottish Parliament (D) Welsh Senedd

Answer: B - The House of Lords is unelected (Life Peers, Bishops, Hereditary Peers).

Q215. What is the "Northern Ireland Assembly" location? (A) Stormont (B) Holyrood (C) Westminster (D) Cardiff Bay

Answer: A - The NI Assembly meets at Stormont (Belfast).

Q216. Which king signed the "Petition of Right" (1628)? (A) Charles I (B) Charles II (C) James I (D) Henry VIII

Answer: A - Charles I signed it (limiting his taxing powers) but later ignored it.

Q217. Who wrote "Great Expectations"? (A) Charles Dickens (B) Jane Austen (C) Hardy (D) Orwell

Answer: A - Charles Dickens wrote Great Expectations.

Q218. What is the "Edinburgh Festival"? (A) Art/Culture (B) Sport (C) Food (D) Science

Answer: A - It is a massive festival of arts and culture.

Q219. Who was Robert the Bruce? (A) King of Scotland who defeated the English at Bannockburn (1314) (B) King of England (C) A poet (D) A saint

Answer: A - Robert the Bruce led Scotland to victory over Edward II at Bannockburn.

Answer: B - The UK joined the EEC in 1973 (and left the EU in 2020).

Q221. What is "The Booker Prize"? (A) Literature (B) Sport (C) Music (D) Film

Answer: A - The Booker Prize is for fiction.

Q222. Who is the "Patron Saint of Ireland"? (A) St Patrick (B) St George (C) St Andrew (D) St David

Answer: A - St Patrick (Day: 17th March).

Q223. What is the "Union Jack" made of? (A) Crosses of St George, St Andrew, St Patrick (B) Just St George (C) St George and St Andrew (D) 4 crosses

Answer: A - It combines the crosses of St George (England), St Andrew (Scotland), and St Patrick (Ireland). Wales is not represented by a cross.

Q224. Which famous scientist was born in Lincolnshire (1642)? (A) Isaac Newton (B) Darwin (C) Fleming (D) Hawking

Answer: A - Isaac Newton (Gravity, Laws of Motion) was born in Lincolnshire.

Q225. Who was the first person to produce a printed book in English? (A) William Caxton (B) Chaucer (C) Shakespeare (D) Dickens

Answer: A - William Caxton developed the printing press in England (1476).

Q226. What is "Glastonbury"? (A) A famous music festival (B) A castle (C) A beach (D) A university

Answer: A - Glastonbury is a world-famous music and arts festival.

Q227. Which is a characteristic of a "Jury"? (A) They are paid professionals (B) They are randomly selected citizens (C) They are judges (D) They are police

Answer: B - A jury is made up of randomly selected members of the public.

Q228. What is "The National Anthem"? (A) God Save the King (B) Rule Britannia (C) Jerusalem (D) I Vow to Thee

Answer: A - God Save the King.

Q229. Who led the British fleet at Trafalgar? (A) Nelson (B) Wellington (C) Drake (D) Cook

Answer: A - Admiral Nelson (died during the battle).

Q230. Which Act gave the vote to all men (21+) and women (21+)? (A) 1918 (B) 1928 (C) 1832 (D) 1969

Answer: B - 1928 (Equal Franchise Act). In 1969 age was lowered to 18.

Q231. Who was the "Virgin Queen"? (A) Elizabeth I (B) Victoria (C) Mary I (D) Anne

Answer: A - Elizabeth I.

Q232. Which flower is associated with Wales? (A) Daffodil (B) Rose (C) Thistle (D) Shamrock

Answer: A - The Daffodil (and the Leek).

Q233. What is "The Proms"? (A) Classical music (B) Pop music (C) Jazz (D) Rock

Answer: A - Orchestral classical music concerts (BBC Proms).

Q234. Who was "William Shakespeare"? (A) A playwright/poet (B) A king (C) A scientist (D) An explorer

Answer: A - The most famous playwright/poet in English language history.

Q235. What is "Hogmanay"? (A) Scottish New Year (B) Welsh New Year (C) Irish New Year (D) English New Year

Answer: A - Hogmanay is New Year's Eve in Scotland.

Q236. Who are "The Suffragettes"? (A) Women who campaigned for the vote (B) Female doctors (C) Female teachers (D) Politicians

Answer: A - Women's suffrage movement.

Q237. Which country has the "Thistle" as its flower? (A) Scotland (B) England (C) Wales (D) NI

Answer: A - Scotland.

Q238. Where is the "Lake District"? (A) North West England (B) Scotland (C) Wales (D) Cornwell

Answer: A - It is in Cumbria, North West England.

Q239. What is "The Cenotaph"? (A) War Memorial (B) Palace (C) Church (D) Bridge

Answer: A - War Memorial in Whitehall.

Q240. Which king had 6 wives? (A) Henry VIII (B) Henry VII (C) Edward VI (D) James I

Answer: A - Henry VIII.

Life in the UK
Practice Exam

1. Key Dates

2. Fundamental Values

3. Government & Courts

Life in the UKPractice Exam

1. Key Dates

2. Fundamental Values

3. Government & Courts

Life in the UK
Practice Exam