Life in the UK test 6: free practice test with answers (2026)

Question 1 of 24

What is true of civil servants?

They must belong to the governing partyThey are elected at each general electionThey are appointed by the monarchThey are politically neutral and chosen on merit

Question 2 of 24

By what name is Charles Edward Stuart better known?

William the ConquerorThe Black PrinceBonnie Prince CharlieThe Lord Protector

Question 3 of 24

What does the Tudor rose, red with a white centre, represent?

The union of the houses of Lancaster and YorkThe union of England and WalesThe union of England and ScotlandThe founding of the Church of England

Question 4 of 24 · choose two

Which TWO freedoms does the UK offer its residents?

Freedom to ignore court judgmentsFreedom of speechFreedom of belief and religionFreedom from paying any tax

Question 5 of 24

Roughly what share of the UK population lives in England?

About 95%About 65%About 84%About 50%

Question 6 of 24

Where can you get help finding legal advice?

The House of LordsThe electoral register officeCitizens AdviceThe Speaker's office

Question 7 of 24

What does Easter Sunday mark for Christians?

Jesus Christ rising from the deadThe end of the harvestThe birth of Jesus ChristThe start of Lent

Question 8 of 24

Which of these is a well known British novelist?

Leo TolstoyJane AustenVictor HugoMark Twain

Question 9 of 24

What does 'Magna Carta' mean?

The Great CharterThe King's PeaceThe Book of DaysThe Common Law

Question 10 of 24

When did the First World War end?

1 September 193911am on 11 November 19188 May 194525 December 1918

Question 11 of 24

What does the Speaker of the House of Commons do?

Leads the governing partyChairs debates and keeps order, while remaining politically neutralRepresents the monarch in parliamentWrites the government's legislation

Question 12 of 24

What are the capital cities of Wales and Northern Ireland?

Newport and ArmaghCardiff and LondonderrySwansea and BelfastCardiff and Belfast

Question 13 of 24

In the English Civil War, who were the Cavaliers?

Supporters of the kingSupporters of parliamentScottish noblesMembers of the Church of Scotland

Question 14 of 24

What is the National Trust?

A club for owners of historic housesA company that runs museums for profitA charity that preserves important buildings and countrysideA government department for heritage

Question 15 of 24

What was Thomas Gainsborough best known for painting?

PortraitsReligious scenesSeascapesCities at night

Question 16 of 24

At which battle, in 1746, was the Jacobite rising finally defeated?

Bosworth FieldBannockburnCullodenAgincourt

Question 17 of 24

Where was William Shakespeare born?

LondonStratford-upon-AvonCanterburyOxford

Question 18 of 24

Who was a leading campaigner against the slave trade?

Robert WalpoleWilliam BeveridgeWilliam WilberforceIsambard Kingdom Brunel

Question 19 of 24

The Northern Ireland Assembly was established after which agreement?

The Beveridge ReportThe Act of UnionThe Good Friday AgreementThe Treaty of Rome

Question 20 of 24

How can residents help look after the environment?

By registering with the Environment AgencyBy joining a political partyBy recycling and reducing wasteBy paying a separate environment tax

Question 21 of 24

In which year was the Battle of Hastings fought?

1066121514151086

Question 22 of 24

What must you be on in order to vote?

The council tax registerThe national insurance registerThe electoral registerThe census

Question 23 of 24

The Ashes is a cricket series played between England and which country?

South AfricaIndiaAustraliaNew Zealand

Question 24 of 24

What is Hogmanay?

An Irish spring festivalA Welsh harvest festivalThe Scottish celebration of midsummerThe Scottish celebration of New Year's Eve

Life in the UK test practice test 6

Life in the UK test practice test 6