Life in the UK test questions by topic
The official test draws on one handbook, and the handbook breaks into 64 topics. Pick the one you are shaky on and answer questions on just that — it is a faster way to find a gap than sitting another whole mock test.
There are 391 free questions across these pages. Every one is written out with its answer and a plain-English explanation. Nothing here needs an account, and nothing is hidden behind a payment.
The values and principles of the UK
The values everyone in the UK is expected to share, and what you must show to become a permanent resident or citizen.
4 topics · 31 free questions · Read the chapter guide
- The fundamental principles of British lifeHandbook section 1.19 free questions · 19 more with full access
- Your responsibilities and freedomsHandbook section 1.28 free questions · 18 more with full access
- Becoming a permanent residentHandbook section 1.38 free questions · 14 more with full access
- The citizenship ceremonyHandbook section 1.46 free questions · 8 more with full access
What is the UK?
The four countries of the United Kingdom, their capitals, and the islands linked to the UK without being part of it.
4 topics · 20 free questions · Read the chapter guide
- The countries of the UKHandbook section 2.16 free questions · 14 more with full access
- The capital cities of the UKHandbook section 2.35 free questions · 11 more with full access
- The Crown dependenciesHandbook section 2.25 free questions · 7 more with full access
- The British overseas territoriesHandbook section 2.44 free questions · 8 more with full access
A long and illustrious history
The history of Britain from the Stone Age to the present day, and the people and events the test asks about.
19 topics · 101 free questions · Read the chapter guide
- Early BritainHandbook section 3.16 free questions · 7 more with full access
- The Romans in BritainHandbook section 3.25 free questions · 9 more with full access
- The Anglo-SaxonsHandbook section 3.35 free questions · 8 more with full access
- The VikingsHandbook section 3.44 free questions · 8 more with full access
- The Norman ConquestHandbook section 3.55 free questions · 8 more with full access
- The Middle AgesHandbook section 3.66 free questions · 18 more with full access
- The Wars of the RosesHandbook section 3.76 free questions · 7 more with full access
- The TudorsHandbook section 3.87 free questions · 15 more with full access
- The ReformationHandbook section 3.94 free questions · 10 more with full access
- The Stuarts and the Civil WarHandbook section 3.106 free questions · 13 more with full access
- The Restoration and the Glorious RevolutionHandbook section 3.117 free questions · 15 more with full access
- The EnlightenmentHandbook section 3.123 free questions · 9 more with full access
- The Industrial RevolutionHandbook section 3.135 free questions · 12 more with full access
- The slave trade and its abolitionHandbook section 3.144 free questions · 8 more with full access
- The Victorian ageHandbook section 3.153 free questions · 15 more with full access
- The First World WarHandbook section 3.165 free questions · 9 more with full access
- The inter-war yearsHandbook section 3.175 free questions · 12 more with full access
- The Second World WarHandbook section 3.187 free questions · 11 more with full access
- Britain since 1945Handbook section 3.198 free questions · 16 more with full access
A modern, thriving society
The people of the UK today: where they live, what they believe, what they celebrate and what they do for fun.
17 topics · 133 free questions · Read the chapter guide
- The population of the UKHandbook section 4.17 free questions · 9 more with full access
- Religion in the UKHandbook section 4.27 free questions · 11 more with full access
- Customs and traditionsHandbook section 4.39 free questions · 9 more with full access
- Festivals and bank holidaysHandbook section 4.410 free questions · 10 more with full access
- Sport in the UKHandbook section 4.511 free questions · 14 more with full access
- MusicHandbook section 4.67 free questions · 11 more with full access
- Theatre and comedyHandbook section 4.77 free questions · 9 more with full access
- Art and architectureHandbook section 4.87 free questions · 11 more with full access
- Fashion and designHandbook section 4.95 free questions · 7 more with full access
- LiteratureHandbook section 4.108 free questions · 12 more with full access
- Film and televisionHandbook section 4.119 free questions · 9 more with full access
- Leisure and the outdoorsHandbook section 4.127 free questions · 9 more with full access
- Food and drinkHandbook section 4.137 free questions · 7 more with full access
- Pets and animalsHandbook section 4.145 free questions · 5 more with full access
- Places of interestHandbook section 4.1511 free questions · 11 more with full access
- British inventions and discoveriesHandbook section 4.169 free questions · 11 more with full access
- Notable BritonsHandbook section 4.177 free questions · 13 more with full access
The UK government, the law and your role
How the UK is governed, how the law works, and what you can do to take part in the life of your community.
20 topics · 106 free questions · Read the chapter guide
- The development of British democracyHandbook section 5.15 free questions · 9 more with full access
- The British constitutionHandbook section 5.25 free questions · 10 more with full access
- The monarchyHandbook section 5.36 free questions · 10 more with full access
- The House of CommonsHandbook section 5.46 free questions · 12 more with full access
- The House of LordsHandbook section 5.55 free questions · 9 more with full access
- The Prime Minister and the cabinetHandbook section 5.66 free questions · 10 more with full access
- Political partiesHandbook section 5.75 free questions · 8 more with full access
- Elections and votingHandbook section 5.87 free questions · 12 more with full access
- The devolved administrationsHandbook section 5.97 free questions · 13 more with full access
- Local governmentHandbook section 5.105 free questions · 9 more with full access
- The civil serviceHandbook section 5.114 free questions · 7 more with full access
- The media and governmentHandbook section 5.124 free questions · 7 more with full access
- The UK and international institutionsHandbook section 5.135 free questions · 10 more with full access
- The police and your rightsHandbook section 5.145 free questions · 10 more with full access
- The courtsHandbook section 5.157 free questions · 12 more with full access
- Criminal lawHandbook section 5.165 free questions · 10 more with full access
- Civil lawHandbook section 5.175 free questions · 9 more with full access
- Your role in the communityHandbook section 5.185 free questions · 10 more with full access
- Volunteering and helping othersHandbook section 5.195 free questions · 9 more with full access
- Looking after the environmentHandbook section 5.204 free questions · 8 more with full access
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