24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 38
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 38 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 38
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 38
This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 1: 1, Chapter 2: 1, Chapter 3: 9, Chapter 4: 7, Chapter 5: 6. 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 38
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 3
Which of the following is a famous example of stained glass?
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Answer: York Minster
York Minster is a famous example of stained glass used on the windows of some cathedrals during the middle ages.
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 5
People on the electoral register with ages between 18 and 70 can be asked to serve on a jury.
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Answer: TRUE
True. As well as getting the right to vote, people on the electoral register are randomly selected to serve on a jury. Anyone who is on the electoral register and is aged 18 to 70 can be asked to do this.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 5
Who forms the judiciary?
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Answer: The judges together
Judges (who are together called ‘the judiciary’) are responsible for interpreting the law and ensuring that trials are conducted fairly.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 3
When did people learn to make bronze?
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Answer: Around 4,000 years ago
Around 4,000 years ago, people learned to make bronze. We call this period the Bronze Age.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 5
The names or photographs of young people found guilty of a crime can be published in newspapers or used by the media.
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Answer: FALSE
False. Members of the public are not allowed in Youth Courts, and the name or photographs of the accused young person cannot be published in newspapers or used by the media.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 5
Which two of the following are responsibilities of MPs?
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Answer: Represent everyone in their constituency and Help to create new laws
MPs’ responsibilities include representing everyone in their constituency, helping to create new laws, scrutinising and commenting on the government’s work, and debating important national issues.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 3
How long did the Hundred Years War fought between England and France last for?
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Answer: 116 years
English kings fought a long war with France, called the Hundred Years War (even though it actually lasted 116 years).
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 3
During the Battle of Trafalgar Britain fought against:
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Answer: France and Spain
Britain’s navy fought against combined French and Spanish fleets, winning the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.