24 questions · 45 minutes
Life in the UK Practice Test 42
This set places the strongest emphasis on British history and Government, law and citizenship. Check each answer to reveal its explanation, then continue to the next question.
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Test 42 combines handbook areas, with extra weight given to British history and Government, law and citizenship. Use the topic links to revise a weak area before or after your attempt.
24-question test
Practice Test 42
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 42
This fixed set contains 24 Life in the UK questions drawn from the full question bank. Its chapter distribution is Chapter 3: 15, Chapter 4: 3, 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 42
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 British invention of the 20th century?
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Answer: The Harrier jump jet
The Harrier jump jet, an aircraft capable of taking off vertically, is a British invention of the 20th century.
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Sample question 2 · Chapter 3
Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came to England, which country did they come from?
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Answer: France
Between 1680 and 1720 many refugees called Huguenots came from France.
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Sample question 3 · Chapter 4
Where is the Scottish Grand National horse racing event celebrated?
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Answer: Ayr
The Scottish Grand National horse racing event is celebrated at Ayr.
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Sample question 4 · Chapter 3
What religion did Elizabeth I follow?
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Answer: She was a Protestant
Elizabeth I was a Protestant.
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Sample question 5 · Chapter 4
What UK landmark was voted as Britain’s favourite view in 2007?
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Answer: Wastwater in the Lake District
In 2007, television viewers voted Wastwater as Britain’s favourite view.
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Sample question 6 · Chapter 3
Who introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan by which Wales was annexed to the Crown of England in 1284?
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Answer: King Edward I of England
In 1284 King Edward I of England introduced the Statute of Rhuddlan, which annexed Wales to the Crown of England.
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Sample question 7 · Chapter 3
Who were the Puritans?
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Answer: A group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship
The Puritans were a group of Protestants who advocated strict and simple religious doctrine and worship. They did not agree with the king’s religious views and disliked his reforms of the Church of England.
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Sample question 8 · Chapter 3
Where was Emmeline Pankhurst born?
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Answer: Manchester
Emmeline Pankhurst was born in Manchester in 1858.