Life in the UK Mock Test 15
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. What is NOT tolerated in British society?
- Different political opinions
- Extremism and intolerance
- Different religions
- Different cultures
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Extremism and intolerance
Why: There is no place in British society for extremism or intolerance. Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs is a fundamental principle.
2. Discrimination based on a person's age is:
- Only banned for children
- Acceptable for the elderly
- Allowed in elections
- Against the law
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Against the law
Why: The lesson states discrimination based on age is against the law.
3. Which ID must you bring to the test centre?
- Any photo ID you own
- A driving licence only
- The same ID you used when booking
- A passport only
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The same ID you used when booking
Why: The lesson states you must bring the same ID you used when booking.
4. During the test, are you allowed to use a phone?
- Yes, but only for the clock
- Yes, if you ask permission
- Only during the first 10 minutes
- No, you cannot use a phone
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No, you cannot use a phone
Why: The lesson states you cannot use a phone during the test.
5. How must applicants demonstrate their knowledge of life in the UK?
- By an oral interview only
- By attending classes only
- By passing the official test
- By writing a letter
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By passing the official test
Why: You must demonstrate your knowledge of life in the UK by passing the official test.
6. Which part of the island of Great Britain does Scotland occupy?
- The western side
- The southern third
- The northern third
- The eastern coast
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The northern third
Why: The lesson states Scotland occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain.
7. Which emperor led the successful Roman invasion of Britain in AD 43?
- Julius Caesar
- Emperor Hadrian
- Emperor Claudius
- Emperor Augustus
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Emperor Claudius
Why: In AD 43 the Emperor Claudius led the Roman army in a new invasion, and they were successful in occupying almost all of Britain.
8. What did the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 establish?
- The right to vote in elections
- Freedom of religion
- The rights of Parliament
- That no one could be held prisoner unlawfully
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That no one could be held prisoner unlawfully
Why: The Habeas Corpus Act guaranteed that no one could be held prisoner unlawfully. Every prisoner has a right to a court hearing.
9. When did the BBC start radio broadcasts?
- 1945
- 1901
- 1922
- 1936
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1922
Why: The BBC started radio broadcasts in 1922 and began the world's first regular television service in 1936.
10. What was the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314?
- A battle during the Wars of the Roses
- A naval battle
- A battle where Scottish King Robert the Bruce defeated the English
- A battle between England and France
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A battle where Scottish King Robert the Bruce defeated the English
Why: At the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314, the Scottish King Robert the Bruce defeated the English.
11. Which monarch began her reign in 1837?
- Queen Elizabeth I
- Queen Anne
- Queen Victoria
- Queen Mary
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Queen Victoria
Why: Queen Victoria became queen in 1837 at the age of 18 and reigned until 1901.
12. In which year was the main Roman invasion of Britain?
- 55 BC
- AD 410
- AD 43
- AD 122
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AD 43
Why: The main invasion was in AD 43 under Emperor Claudius.
13. Is it true that Alfred the Great united all of England himself?
- True - he united all of England
- False - his descendants did that
- True - with the help of the Vikings
- True - in AD 789
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False - his descendants did that
Why: Alfred the Great did NOT unite all of England - his descendants did that.
14. Roughly what proportion of England's population did the Black Death kill?
- About one-tenth
- About one-third
- About one-half
- About two-thirds
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About one-third
Why: The lesson states the Black Death killed about one-third of the population of England.
15. Which of Henry VIII's wives was the third in order?
- Jane Seymour
- Anne Boleyn
- Catherine of Aragon
- Anne of Cleves
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Jane Seymour
Why: The six wives in order placed Jane Seymour third.
16. In which year did the Hanoverian dynasty begin?
- 1742
- 1707
- 1721
- 1714
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1714
Why: The Hanoverian dynasty began in 1714 when George I became king.
17. In what year was the Battle of Waterloo fought?
- 1807
- 1805
- 1815
- 1833
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1815
Why: The lesson states the Battle of Waterloo took place in 1815.
18. What is Boxing Day?
- The day after Christmas Day, a public holiday
- A day for boxing matches
- New Year's Eve
- The last day of January
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The day after Christmas Day, a public holiday
Why: Boxing Day is the day after Christmas Day and is a public holiday.
19. Who was Inigo Jones?
- An architect who introduced classical architecture to Britain
- A landscape painter
- A modern sculptor
- A Victorian engineer
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An architect who introduced classical architecture to Britain
Why: Inigo Jones was an architect who introduced classical architecture to Britain, designing buildings like the Queen's House at Greenwich.
20. St Andrew is the patron saint of which country?
- Scotland
- England
- Wales
- Ireland
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Scotland
Why: St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. St Andrew's Day is 30 November.
21. When did the UK leave the European Union (Brexit)?
- 1 January 2021
- 29 March 2019
- 31 January 2020
- 23 June 2016
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31 January 2020
Why: Brexit officially took place at 23:00 GMT on 31 January 2020.
22. How many members are there in the Welsh Assembly?
- 650 MPs
- 90 MLAs
- 129 MSPs
- 60 Assembly members (AMs)
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60 Assembly members (AMs)
Why: The Welsh Assembly has 60 Assembly members (AMs).
23. How many questions in total are presented in the Life in the UK test?
- 20
- 24
- 30
- 45
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24
Why: The Life in the UK test consists of 24 questions in total.
24. Which Anglo-Saxon king defeated the Vikings and agreed the boundary of the Danelaw?
- Alfred the Great
- Harold II
- Edward the Confessor
- William the Conqueror
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Alfred the Great
Why: King Alfred the Great of Wessex united the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, defeated the Vikings, and the area they settled became known as the Danelaw.
About this Life in the UK practice test
Mock test 15 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.
How scoring works
You need 18 out of 24 correct answers (75%) to pass. After you finish, BritPass shows your score, a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of your weak areas, and the correct answer and explanation for every question. Take the test as many times as you like — sign up free to save your scores and track your progress over time.