24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 33
This set places the strongest emphasis on British history and Customs, culture and society. Check each answer to reveal its explanation, then continue to the next question.
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Test 33 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to British history and Customs, culture and society. Use the topic links to revise a weak area before or after your attempt.
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Practice Test 33
You have 45 minutes to answer 24 questions. You need 18 correct answers to reach the 75% pass mark.
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Prepare with Practice Test 33
This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 3: 10, Chapter 4: 9, Chapter 5: 5. The questions will not be randomly replaced when the website is rebuilt, so you can return to the same test when reviewing your progress.
You need 18 correct answers to reach the 75% practice pass mark. Explanations appear after each checked answer, making it easier to identify a weak topic before moving on.
Review difficult subjects in the Life in the UK test guide and use the key facts pages for focused revision.
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Eight questions covered in Practice Test 33
These are the first eight questions in this fixed test. Answers and explanations are available here for revision, while the interactive test above keeps the full timed flow.
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Sample question 1 · Chapter 4
On Remembrance Day, there is a two-minute silence at 11 AM to commemorate those who died fighting during the First World War.
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Answer: TRUE
On Remembrance Day at 11.00 am there is a two-minute silence and wreaths are laid at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 4
According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of the population identified themselves as Hindu?
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Answer: 1.50%
In the 2011 Census, 59% of people identified themselves as Christian. Much smaller proportions identified themselves as Muslim (4.8%), Hindu (1.5%), Sikh (0.8%), Jewish or Buddhist (both less than 0.5%).
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 3
When was the Brexit referendum held?
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Answer: 23rd June 2016
The Brexit referendum was held on 23 June 2016.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 3
Which political party called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union?
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Answer: The Conservative party
The Conservative government called a referendum on the UK’s membership of the European Union.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 5
You have to be at least 21 years old to serve on a jury.
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Answer: FALSE
False. Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 70 can serve on a jury.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 4
What name is given to the 31st December in Scotland?
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Answer: Hogmanay
In Scotland, the 31st of December is called Hogmanay.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 3
What happened to ‘Mary, Queen of Scots’ after she spent 20 years in prison?
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Answer: She was executed
Mary was eventually executed, accused of plotting against Elizabeth I.
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 3
Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?
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Answer: St Augustine
St Augustine led missionaries from Rome, who spread Christianity in the south. St Augustine became the first Archbishop of Canterbury.