Life in the UK Test — Exam 5 of 17
Exam 5 of 17 in the CitizenReady series: a fixed paper of 24 questions — the same questions every visit, so you can retake it, watch your score climb, then move on to Exam 6. Weighted like the real test (history, government and society heaviest) with the real format mix and the real pass mark of 18 out of 24 (75%). Tap an answer to check it instantly and read the explanation.
Question 1 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Which of these protections forms part of people's rights in the UK?
Under the Human Rights Act, nobody can be found guilty of a criminal offence that was not against the law at the time it was committed — punishment without law is prohibited.
Question 2 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The Broads, a protected area famous for its network of rivers and shallow lakes, lies mainly across which two English counties?
The Broads stretch across Norfolk and Suffolk and are known for their rivers, broads (shallow lakes) and waterways.
Question 3 · Chapter 3: History
Which TWO new elected bodies were set up in the UK following the referendums held in 1997?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
Referendums in 1997 led to the establishment of the Scottish Parliament and the National Assembly for Wales. The Irish Free State dated from 1922, and the Northern Ireland Assembly followed the Good Friday Agreement of 1998, not the referendums of 1997.
Question 4 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The FA Cup is the oldest national football cup competition in the world.
First held in the 1871–72 season, the FA Cup is the world's oldest national football competition.
Question 5 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Which of the following is NOT true about voting in a UK General Election?
The last statement is false — there is no property qualification for voting. To vote in a General Election you must be aged 18 or over and your name must be on the electoral register. You can vote in person at a polling station, by post, or by proxy, where someone you trust votes on your behalf.
Question 6 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
The remote island group of St Kilda, west of the Outer Hebrides, is remembered for something that happened in 1930. What was it?
In 1930 the final 36 islanders of St Kilda, living on the main island of Hirta, asked to be evacuated and were taken to the Scottish mainland, ending centuries of permanent settlement on Britain's most remote islands.
Question 7 · Chapter 3: History
At the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, the Scottish king Robert the Bruce defeated the English army.
Robert the Bruce's victory at Bannockburn in 1314 secured Scotland's independence from England for centuries to come.
Question 8 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Andy Murray is celebrated for which sporting achievement?
Andy Murray, from Scotland, became the first British man in decades to win a Grand Slam singles title and went on to win Wimbledon twice.
Question 9 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
In England and Wales, which TWO of these are likely consequences of a drink-driving conviction?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
A drink-driving conviction carries a minimum driving ban and a criminal record, and the court may also impose a fine or, in serious cases, prison. It is never dealt with by a warning letter only, and retaking a theory test is not the penalty.
Question 10 · Chapter 3: History
In which year did the Representation of the People Act lower the voting age in Britain from 21 to 18?
The Representation of the People Act 1969 lowered the voting age to 18, making the UK the first major democracy to enfranchise 18-year-olds.
Question 11 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
In which year was the National Trust founded?
The National Trust was founded in 1895. It is one of Britain's largest charities and looks after historic houses, gardens, countryside and coastline so that they are protected for the nation and open for everyone to enjoy.
Question 12 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Less serious criminal offences, such as minor motoring offences, usually begin in the Magistrates' Court in England and Wales.
Magistrates' Courts deal with less serious criminal cases and the early stages of more serious ones in England and Wales.
Question 13 · Chapter 3: History
Mary, Queen of Scots, spent most of her childhood in which country before returning to Scotland?
Mary was sent to France as a small child and raised at the French court; she returned to Scotland as a young widow and became the focus of struggles between Catholic and Protestant groups.
Question 14 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
After Christianity, which is the largest religion in the UK?
Islam is the second largest religion in the UK, followed by Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism and Buddhism.
Question 15 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Before an election, a poll card is delivered to your home. What is its main purpose?
The poll card confirms you are on the register for that election and tells you the address of your polling station and the hours it is open.
Question 16 · Chapter 3: History
During the Seven Years War, General James Wolfe won a famous victory in 1759 by capturing which city?
Wolfe's capture of Quebec in 1759, in which he was killed, was the turning point that led to British control of Canada.
Question 17 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Welsh rarebit, despite its name, is a savoury dish best described as what?
Welsh rarebit is a rich, seasoned cheese sauce poured over toasted bread — it contains no rabbit at all.
Question 18 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
In a criminal trial, how sure must the jury be before they can find the defendant guilty?
In criminal cases the prosecution must prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt — a much higher standard than the one used in civil cases.
Question 19 · Chapter 3: History
In which year did the Black Death first reach Britain?
The plague reached Britain in 1348 and spread rapidly, killing a very large share of the population within a few years.
Question 20 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Ealing Studios in London became particularly famous during the 1940s and 1950s for making which kind of films?
Ealing Studios became famous for its comedies, including The Lavender Hill Mob and The Ladykillers.
Question 21 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Under the Parliament Acts, if the House of Commons passes an ordinary (non-money) bill that the House of Lords repeatedly rejects, roughly how long can the Lords delay it before it can become law without their agreement?
Under the Parliament Acts the House of Lords can delay most non-money bills for about a year, but it cannot block a bill passed by the Commons indefinitely.
Question 22 · Chapter 3: History
In which year was the Bank of England founded, to raise money for the government and manage the national debt?
The Bank of England was founded in 1694, during the reign of William III, and grew into the country's central bank.
Question 23 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
The Scottish Parliament's building, known as Holyrood, is in which city?
The Scottish Parliament sits at Holyrood in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
Question 24 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What is the law about using a hand-held mobile phone while driving?
Using a hand-held phone while driving is illegal — even while stopped at traffic lights — and carries a fine and penalty points.
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