Life in the UK Test — Exam 8 of 17
Exam 8 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 9. 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
What should happen if you disagree with someone's opinion in the UK?
Freedom of speech lets people discuss and challenge ideas, alongside tolerance and respect for others.
Question 2 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Tristan da Cunha, among the most remote inhabited islands on Earth, belongs to which British Overseas Territory in the South Atlantic?
Tristan da Cunha forms a single overseas territory together with St Helena and Ascension Island in the South Atlantic.
Question 3 · Chapter 3: History
During the First World War, large numbers of women took factory jobs, including making shells and explosives.
With so many men away fighting, large numbers of women took factory jobs, including dangerous work making shells and explosives in munitions factories.
Question 4 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Which of these is NOT traditionally part of a British Christmas?
Lighting a bonfire topped with an effigy belongs to Guy Fawkes Night on 5 November, not Christmas. Pulling crackers and eating turkey are Christmas Day traditions, and the monarch's Christmas message, broadcast on the day, has been part of British Christmas since the reign of George V.
Question 5 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Which TWO of these matters can the Scottish Parliament make laws or decisions about?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
The Scottish Parliament makes laws on devolved matters such as health services in Scotland, and it sets the rates and bands of income tax paid by Scottish taxpayers. Defence and the UK's currency remain the responsibility of the UK Parliament.
Question 6 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which river is the longest in Northern Ireland, flowing through Lough Neagh on its way to the sea near Coleraine?
The River Bann is the longest river in Northern Ireland, flowing into and out of Lough Neagh before reaching the sea near Coleraine.
Question 7 · Chapter 3: History
Which event in 1688 most alarmed leading politicians and helped trigger the invitation to William of Orange to come to England?
When James II's queen gave birth to a son in 1688, it seemed a Catholic dynasty would continue, so leading figures invited William of Orange to intervene.
Question 8 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
After the Great Fire of London, St Paul's Cathedral was rebuilt to a design by Sir Christopher Wren.
Sir Christopher Wren designed the domed St Paul's that still dominates the City of London skyline, completed in the early eighteenth century.
Question 9 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Which TWO of these statements about petitions on the UK Parliament petitions website are correct?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
When a petition reaches 10,000 signatures the government must provide a formal response, and at 100,000 signatures the Petitions Committee considers it for a debate in Parliament. A petition never becomes law automatically, and there is no debate in the same week at 10,000 signatures.
Question 10 · Chapter 3: History
Simon de Montfort's parliament of 1265 is remembered because, for the first time, it included which group alongside the barons and knights?
In 1265 Simon de Montfort summoned burgesses from the towns to sit alongside the barons and knights of the shires, the first time towns were represented in a parliament.
Question 11 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The patriotic song 'Land of Hope and Glory' is set to a tune from which work by Sir Edward Elgar?
'Land of Hope and Glory' uses the famous trio tune from Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1.
Question 12 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Ordinary patrol officers in the UK routinely carry firearms.
Most British police officers are unarmed; only specially trained authorised firearms officers carry guns.
Question 13 · Chapter 3: History
George I, who became king in 1714, was the first monarch of the House of Hanover. Where was Hanover?
George I was Elector of Hanover in Germany and inherited the British throne in 1714 under the Act of Settlement because he was the nearest Protestant heir.
Question 14 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Tate galleries, which include Tate Modern and Tate Britain in London, are best known for their collections of what?
The Tate galleries hold the national collection of British art and major collections of international modern and contemporary art.
Question 15 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What is the age of criminal responsibility in England and Wales — the youngest age at which a child can be charged with a crime?
In England and Wales (and Northern Ireland) the age of criminal responsibility is 10: younger children cannot be arrested or charged with an offence.
Question 16 · Chapter 3: History
During the Highland Clearances of the 18th and 19th centuries, many Scottish tenants were evicted from their homes so landlords could use the land for what?
In the Clearances, Highland landlords removed tenant farmers, many of whom emigrated, to replace small farms with more profitable large sheep runs.
Question 17 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Jane Austen is best known for which novel?
Pride and Prejudice is Jane Austen's most famous novel; Jane Eyre is Charlotte Brontë's, Great Expectations is Dickens's.
Question 18 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What title do the elected members of the National Assembly for Wales have?
Members of the National Assembly for Wales are known as AMs — Assembly Members. Scotland’s members are MSPs and Northern Ireland’s are MLAs.
Question 19 · Chapter 3: History
Queen Mary I strengthened England's ties with Catholic Europe by marrying Philip, a prince of which country?
Mary I married Philip of Spain in 1554; the marriage was deeply unpopular in England and Philip became king of Spain two years later.
Question 20 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Buckingham Palace is best described as what?
Buckingham Palace is the monarch's official residence in London. The Prime Minister lives and works at 10 Downing Street.
Question 21 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Who is the head of the Scottish Government?
The Scottish Government is led by the First Minister of Scotland, who is nominated by the Scottish Parliament.
Question 22 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Rosh Hashanah is a festival in Judaism that marks what?
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, celebrated in the autumn with prayer, reflection and the sounding of the shofar.
Question 23 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
The most serious criminal cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard in which court?
The High Court of Justiciary is Scotland's highest criminal court and hears the most serious cases, such as murder and rape.
Question 24 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
In a civil court case, on what basis does the court decide which side wins?
Civil cases are decided on the balance of probabilities, meaning the court accepts the version of events that is more likely than not.
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