Life in the UK test 5: free practice test with answers (2026)

Question 1 of 24

What does 'Great Britain' refer to?

The UK together with the Channel IslandsThe whole of the United KingdomEngland and Wales onlyEngland, Scotland and Wales only

Question 2 of 24

Who designed the new St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire of London?

Isambard Kingdom BrunelInigo JonesSir Christopher WrenRobert Adam

Question 3 of 24

What do school governors do?

Teach classes without payVolunteer to help run local schoolsInspect schools on behalf of the governmentSet the national curriculum

Question 4 of 24

Who defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314?

Bonnie Prince CharlieRobert the BruceOwain GlyndwrWilliam the Conqueror

Question 5 of 24

What is the role of the opposition?

To hold the government to account and form a shadow cabinetTo run government departmentsTo chair debates in the CommonsTo appoint judges

Question 6 of 24

Which emblem belonged to the House of Lancaster?

A white roseA red dragonA red roseA white horse

Question 7 of 24

Which party forms the opposition?

The largest party in the House of LordsThe party chosen by the SpeakerAny party that did not win a majorityThe second largest party in the House of Commons

Question 8 of 24

What is the established church in England?

The Church of EnglandThe Methodist ChurchThe Roman Catholic ChurchThe Church of Scotland

Question 9 of 24

When does the Edinburgh Festival take place?

Every springEvery winterEvery summerEvery other year

Question 10 of 24

Where does the Scottish Parliament sit?

Holyrood in EdinburghWestminsterStormont in BelfastCardiff Bay

Question 11 of 24

Who invented the jet engine?

Isambard Kingdom BrunelSir Tim Berners-LeeJohn Logie BairdSir Frank Whittle

Question 12 of 24

What happened to Charles I in 1649?

He signed Magna CartaHe was executed and England became a republicHe fled to France and abdicatedHe was restored to the throne

Question 13 of 24

For how long did Queen Victoria reign?

From 1714 to 1760From 1801 to 1860From 1837 to 1901From 1901 to 1936

Question 14 of 24

Which of these languages is taught in schools in Wales?

IrishWelshGaelicCornish

Question 15 of 24

How many times has the UK hosted the Olympic Games?

TwiceOnceFour timesThree times

Question 16 of 24

What kind of country is the UK?

A parliamentary democracy with the monarch as head of stateA republic with an elected president as head of stateA state governed directly by the monarchA federal republic of four states

Question 17 of 24

How many wives did Henry VIII have?

SixThreeTwoFour

Question 18 of 24

Who is the patron saint of Scotland, and when is his day?

St David, 1 MarchSt Andrew, 30 NovemberSt George, 23 AprilSt Patrick, 17 March

Question 19 of 24

Why was the clock tower at the Houses of Parliament renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012?

To mark the millenniumTo mark the London OlympicsTo mark the Queen's Diamond JubileeTo mark the Queen's coronation

Question 20 of 24

In which year did Viking raids on Britain begin?

AD 43AD 1066AD 410AD 789

Question 21 of 24

What are the police there to do?

Protect life and property, prevent and detect crime, and keep the peaceDecide the sentence for an offenceProsecute cases in the Crown CourtRun the prison system

Question 22 of 24

What event began the Second World War in 1939?

Germany invaded PolandGermany invaded FranceJapan attacked Pearl HarborItaly invaded Greece

Question 23 of 24

What is the voting system for UK general elections called?

The alternative voteProportional representationFirst past the postThe single transferable vote

Question 24 of 24

The Union Flag combines the crosses of which three saints?

St George, St Patrick and St DavidSt Andrew, St David and St PatrickSt George, St Andrew and St PatrickSt George, St David and St Andrew

Life in the UK test practice test 5

Life in the UK test practice test 5