Life in the UK Mock Test 2
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. How many questions are in the Life in the UK test?
- 20 questions
- 24 questions
- 50 questions
- 30 questions
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24 questions
Why: The Life in the UK test consists of 24 questions about important aspects of life in the UK.
2. Discrimination based on which of the following is against the law in the UK?
- Height
- Hair colour
- Accent
- Race
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Race
Why: The lesson states discrimination based on race is against the law.
3. Under British values, can everyone participate in society?
- Only those who vote
- Yes, everyone can participate equally
- Only those who own property
- No, only citizens by birth
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Yes, everyone can participate equally
Why: The lesson states these values create a society where everyone can participate equally.
4. What is described as the key to preparing for the test?
- Watching the news daily
- Familiarity with the handbook material
- Memorising your ID number
- Visiting test centres in advance
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Familiarity with the handbook material
Why: The lesson states preparation is key and the more familiar you are with the handbook material, the more confident you will feel.
5. Which of these is a responsibility of a British citizen?
- Attending church
- Joining the army
- Obeying the law
- Owning property
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Obeying the law
Why: Responsibilities include obeying the law.
6. Which is described as a significant milestone in the lesson?
- Becoming a British citizen
- Getting a driving licence
- Opening a bank account
- Renting a home
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Becoming a British citizen
Why: The lesson states becoming a British citizen is a significant milestone.
7. The British Isles is a term that is:
- The same as the UK
- Geographical
- The same as Great Britain
- Political only
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Geographical
Why: The lesson describes the British Isles as a geographical term.
8. Why did Henry VIII break away from the Church of Rome?
- The Church refused to crown him king
- He disagreed with Catholic teachings
- He wanted to become Pope himself
- The Pope refused to allow him to divorce
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The Pope refused to allow him to divorce
Why: To divorce his first wife Catherine of Aragon, Henry needed the Pope's approval. When the Pope refused, Henry established the Church of England.
9. Where was Napoleon finally defeated in 1815?
- Battle of Trafalgar
- Battle of Waterloo
- Battle of Hastings
- Battle of the Somme
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Battle of Waterloo
Why: The French Wars ended with the defeat of Napoleon by the Duke of Wellington at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
10. Who invented the jet engine?
- Sir Frank Whittle
- George Stephenson
- Isambard Kingdom Brunel
- James Watt
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Sir Frank Whittle
Why: Sir Frank Whittle invented the jet engine in the 1930s.
11. What peaceful change of power occurred in 1688?
- The Act of Union
- The Restoration
- The Glorious Revolution
- The English Civil War
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The Glorious Revolution
Why: In 1688, William of Orange became king without any fighting in England, known as the Glorious Revolution.
12. What peace agreement was signed in 1998 regarding Northern Ireland?
- The Anglo-Irish Agreement
- The Belfast Accord
- The Good Friday Agreement
- The Peace Treaty
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The Good Friday Agreement
Why: The Good Friday Agreement was signed in 1998, leading to the establishment of the Northern Ireland Assembly.
13. Which of the following was an Anglo-Saxon kingdom?
- Lombardy
- Bavaria
- Aquitaine
- Wessex
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Wessex
Why: The Anglo-Saxons created several kingdoms including Wessex, Mercia, Northumbria, and East Anglia.
14. What was the Domesday Book?
- A survey of all land and property in England
- A collection of English laws
- A record of military victories
- A list of English cathedrals
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A survey of all land and property in England
Why: The lesson describes the Domesday Book as a survey of all land and property in England.
15. Where was William Shakespeare born?
- Canterbury
- London
- York
- Stratford-upon-Avon
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Stratford-upon-Avon
Why: William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
16. What did the Bill of Rights of 1689 confirm and limit?
- It established the republic
- It confirmed the divine right of kings
- It abolished Parliament
- It confirmed the rights of Parliament and limited the powers of the monarch
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It confirmed the rights of Parliament and limited the powers of the monarch
Why: The Bill of Rights (1689) confirmed the rights of Parliament and limited the powers of the monarch.
17. Which royal house came to the British crown in 1714?
- The House of Tudor
- The House of Hanover
- The House of Stuart
- The House of Windsor
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The House of Hanover
Why: In 1714 the crown passed to the German House of Hanover.
18. What is the Proms?
- A music festival in Scotland
- A famous theatre in London
- An eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music
- An award ceremony for musicians
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An eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music
Why: The Proms is an eight-week summer season of orchestral classical music that takes place in various venues, including the Royal Albert Hall in London.
19. What is the capital city of the UK?
- Cardiff
- Belfast
- Edinburgh
- London
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London
Why: The capital city of the UK is London.
20. What does Eid ul Adha commemorate?
- The birth of the Prophet Muhammad
- The end of Ramadan
- The migration to Medina
- Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son to God
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Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son to God
Why: Eid ul Adha commemorates Ibrahim's willingness to sacrifice his son when ordered by God.
21. What is the Chancellor of the Exchequer responsible for?
- Education
- Crime and policing
- Foreign affairs
- The economy
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The economy
Why: The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy.
22. Who must have a television licence?
- Only people over 75
- Only homeowners
- Only people with satellite TV
- Everyone with a TV, computer or device that can be used for watching TV
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Everyone with a TV, computer or device that can be used for watching TV
Why: Everyone in the UK with a TV, computer or other medium which can be used for watching TV must have a television licence.
23. Which of the following is one of the fundamental British values?
- Censorship of the press
- Democracy
- Compulsory religion
- Rule by inheritance
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Democracy
Why: Democracy is one of the fundamental British values, alongside the rule of law, individual liberty, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
24. Who were the first people to arrive and settle in Britain?
- Hunter-gatherers
- Roman soldiers
- Anglo-Saxon farmers
- Viking traders
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Hunter-gatherers
Why: The official handbook states the first people to live in Britain were hunter-gatherers, in what we call the Stone Age.
About this Life in the UK practice test
Mock test 2 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
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