Life in the UK Mock Test 14
A free, full-length Life in the UK practice test. 24 questions, 45 minutes, scored exactly like the real citizenship test — and you need 18 to pass. No signup required.
All 24 questions with answers
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1. Which of these freedoms does the UK offer its residents?
- Freedom of belief and religion
- Freedom from working
- Freedom to break any law
- Freedom from paying taxes
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Freedom of belief and religion
Why: The UK offers: freedom of belief and religion, freedom of speech, freedom from unfair discrimination, a right to a fair trial, and a right to join in the election of a government.
2. Discrimination based on disability is:
- Allowed for older people
- Only banned in schools
- Permitted in workplaces
- Against the law
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Against the law
Why: The lesson states discrimination based on disability is against the law.
3. What must you bring to the test centre?
- A printed copy of the handbook
- A valid form of ID
- A phone for reference
- A laptop
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A valid form of ID
Why: The lesson states you must bring a valid form of ID to the test centre.
4. What happens immediately if you fail the test?
- You must reapply for a visa first
- You can retake it the same day
- You are banned from retaking
- You must wait at least 7 days before rebooking
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You must wait at least 7 days before rebooking
Why: The lesson states if you fail you must wait at least 7 days before rebooking.
5. At the ceremony, new citizens make an oath or affirmation of what?
- Marriage
- Allegiance
- Wealth
- Employment
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Allegiance
Why: New citizens attend a ceremony and make an oath or affirmation of allegiance.
6. Which country is the largest by population and area in the UK?
- Scotland
- England
- Wales
- Northern Ireland
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England
Why: The lesson states England is the largest by population and area.
7. When did Julius Caesar first invade Britain?
- 1066
- 55 BC
- AD 43
- AD 410
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55 BC
Why: Julius Caesar led a Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC, though it was unsuccessful.
8. Who designed the new St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire of London?
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel
- Robert Adam
- Inigo Jones
- Sir Christopher Wren
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Sir Christopher Wren
Why: After the Great Fire destroyed much of London in 1666, it was rebuilt with a new St Paul's designed by Sir Christopher Wren.
9. When was Ireland divided into two countries?
- 1945
- 1916
- 1922
- 1998
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1922
Why: In 1921 a peace treaty was signed and in 1922 Ireland became two countries. The six counties in the north remained part of the UK as Northern Ireland.
10. From which regions did workers migrate to the UK in the 1950s to fill labour shortages?
- France, Germany and Italy
- Australia, New Zealand and Canada
- West Indies, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
- China, Japan and Korea
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West Indies, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
Why: Post-war labour shortages led to recruitment of workers from the West Indies, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
11. Who led the British forces that defeated Napoleon at Waterloo?
- King George III
- Oliver Cromwell
- The Duke of Wellington
- Admiral Nelson
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The Duke of Wellington
Why: The Duke of Wellington led the British forces that defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
12. Who led the first Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC?
- Emperor Hadrian
- Emperor Augustus
- Emperor Claudius
- Julius Caesar
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Julius Caesar
Why: The Romans first invaded Britain in 55 BC under Julius Caesar.
13. What became centres of learning and culture during the Anglo-Saxon period?
- Castles
- Roman forts
- Monasteries
- Viking settlements
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Monasteries
Why: Monasteries became centres of learning and culture.
14. What kind of disease was the Black Death?
- Cholera
- Influenza
- Smallpox
- Bubonic plague
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Bubonic plague
Why: The lesson identifies the Black Death as the bubonic plague.
15. In which year did William Shakespeare die?
- 1616
- 1564
- 1603
- 1588
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1616
Why: William Shakespeare lived from 1564 to 1616.
16. Where did the new Parliament of Great Britain meet?
- Westminster in London
- Birmingham
- Edinburgh
- Hanover
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Westminster in London
Why: A new Parliament of Great Britain met at Westminster in London.
17. What monument stands in the centre of Trafalgar Square?
- Napoleon's Tomb
- Nelson's Column
- Wilberforce's Statue
- Wellington's Arch
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Nelson's Column
Why: The lesson states Nelson's Column stands in the centre of Trafalgar Square.
18. On which date is Christmas Day celebrated?
- 14 February
- 31 October
- 1 January
- 25 December
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25 December
Why: Christmas Day, 25 December, celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a public holiday.
19. Who was Henry Moore?
- A sculptor famous for large bronze abstract figures
- A Victorian painter
- An architect who designed St Paul's
- A landscape gardener
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A sculptor famous for large bronze abstract figures
Why: Henry Moore was a sculptor famous for large bronze abstract figures.
20. St George is the patron saint of which country?
- Wales
- Ireland
- Scotland
- England
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England
Why: St George is the patron saint of England. St George's Day is 23 April.
21. How many member states are in the Commonwealth?
- 27
- 56
- 193
- 15
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56
Why: The Commonwealth currently has 56 member states.
22. What is Hansard?
- The official record of proceedings in Parliament
- A government department
- A court document
- A British newspaper
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The official record of proceedings in Parliament
Why: Hansard is the official record of proceedings in Parliament. Reports can be found at www.parliament.uk.
23. For which immigration applications is the Life in the UK test a requirement?
- A standard visitor visa
- Indefinite leave to remain or British citizenship
- A short-term student visa
- A temporary work permit
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Indefinite leave to remain or British citizenship
Why: The test is required for those applying for indefinite leave to remain or British citizenship.
24. What name was given to the area of England that came under Viking control?
- The Danelaw
- The Pale
- The Marches
- The Heptarchy
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The Danelaw
Why: The Danelaw was the name for the area in the east and north of England where many Viking invaders settled.
About this Life in the UK practice test
Mock test 14 is one of 30 free Life in the UK practice tests on BritPass. Each one mirrors the real exam — 24 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official handbook, a 45-minute time limit, and the same 75% pass mark. Questions cover British values and principles, history, government and the law, and life in modern Britain. Practising full mock tests under timed conditions is the single best way to know whether you are ready to book the real test.
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