CitizenReadyLife in the UK Test — Exam 12 of 24
Exam 12 of 24 in the CitizenReady series: a fixed paper of 24 questions — the same questions every visit, so you can retake it, watch your score climb, then move on to Exam 13. Weighted like the real test (history, government and society heaviest) with the real format mix and the real pass mark of 18 out of 24 (75%). Tap an answer to check it instantly and read the explanation.
Question 1 · Chapter 1: Values & Principles
Ben gives up one evening a month to serve as a governor at his children's school, helping to oversee how it is run. Which principle of British life does this best show?
Serving as a school governor is a way of taking part in the life of your community, which is one of the fundamental principles of British life.
Question 2 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which TWO of these are coins in general circulation in the United Kingdom?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
UK coins in general circulation run 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2, so the 50p and the 20p are both current coins. There is no 25p coin in general circulation, and no £5 coin either.
Question 3 · Chapter 3: History
The Boers, against whom Britain fought in South Africa from 1899 to 1902, were settlers originally from which country?
The Boers were descendants of Dutch settlers in southern Africa, and the Boer War sharpened debates about the future and cost of the British Empire.
Question 4 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Which of these is NOT a traditional feature of a British pantomime?
Audience participation is essential to pantomime — complete silence would ruin it. Dames, principal boys and 'He's behind you!' are all classic panto traditions.
Question 5 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
The most serious criminal cases in Scotland, such as murder, are heard in which court?
The High Court of Justiciary is Scotland's highest criminal court and hears the most serious cases, such as murder and rape.
Question 6 · Chapter 2: What is the UK?
Which TWO of these are banknote denominations issued by the Bank of England?
Choose TWO answers — select both to see the result
The Bank of England issues £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes, so the £5 note and the £50 note are both genuine denominations. There is no Bank of England £15 note, and the Bank of England does not issue a £100 note.
Question 7 · Chapter 3: History
The terrible famine in Ireland in the 1840s was caused mainly by the failure of which crop?
When the potato harvest failed repeatedly, around a million people died and many more emigrated, chiefly to the United States, Britain and Australia.
Question 8 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Notting Hill Carnival, one of Europe's biggest street festivals, is held each year in September.
The Notting Hill Carnival takes place in London over the late August bank holiday weekend, celebrating Caribbean culture with parades, music and food. A bank holiday is a public holiday on which banks and many other businesses close.
Question 9 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
In a civil court case, on what basis does the court decide which side wins?
Civil cases are decided on the balance of probabilities, meaning the court accepts the version of events that is more likely than not.
Question 10 · Chapter 3: History
What was the outcome of Julius Caesar's expeditions to Britain in 55 and 54 BC?
Caesar's forces landed but withdrew, and Britain stayed outside the Roman Empire for almost another hundred years, until the invasion under Emperor Claudius in AD 43.
Question 11 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Church of England is the established church of the whole United Kingdom.
The Church of England is England's established church, with the monarch as its Supreme Governor and bishops sitting in the House of Lords; the other UK nations have different arrangements. Wales and Northern Ireland have no established church.
Question 12 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
If someone cannot afford to pay for legal representation, what may be available to help them?
Legal aid can help people who cannot afford legal advice or representation, subject to eligibility rules.
Question 13 · Chapter 3: History
What happened during the Battle of Britain in 1940?
RAF fighter pilots held off the Luftwaffe through the summer of 1940, forcing Hitler to abandon his planned invasion of Britain.
Question 14 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
You can buy alcohol in a pub in the UK from the age of 16.
You must be 18 to buy alcohol in a pub, bar or shop in the UK. You must also be 18 to enter a betting shop.
Question 15 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
What is a Neighbourhood Watch scheme?
Neighbourhood Watch brings residents together with the local police to share information, look out for each other and help prevent crime in their area.
Question 16 · Chapter 3: History
In the Jarrow March of 1936, about 200 men walked from the Tyneside town of Jarrow to London to draw attention to what problem?
After the closure of Jarrow's shipyard left most of the town out of work, its 'crusade' of marchers carried a petition to London in 1936 protesting at unemployment and poverty. Shipbuilding was one of the industries badly hit during the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Question 17 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Proms, the summer season of classical concerts ending with the famous Last Night, are centred on which London venue?
Most Proms concerts take place at the Royal Albert Hall, and many tickets are sold cheaply for standing places, as Henry Wood originally intended.
Question 18 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Which police force is responsible for policing Britain's railways and many railway stations?
The British Transport Police is the specialist force for the railway network in England, Wales and Scotland, including stations and trains.
Question 19 · Chapter 3: History
In the Civil War of the 1640s, who were the 'Cavaliers'?
The Cavaliers were the Royalists — the supporters of Charles I in the Civil War, fighting against Parliament and its supporters, the Roundheads. Despite the similar name, they were not simply cavalry soldiers: 'Cavalier' was a nickname for the king's side as a whole.
Question 20 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
Dennis the Menace, the mischievous schoolboy with a spiky hairstyle and striped jumper, appears in which British comic?
Dennis the Menace has appeared in The Beano since 1951, usually with his dog Gnasher in tow.
Question 21 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
In a Crown Court trial in England and Wales, the jury first tries to agree on a unanimous verdict. If that proves impossible after enough time, what may the judge accept in most cases?
If a jury cannot agree unanimously, the judge may accept a majority verdict in which at least 10 of the 12 jurors agree.
Question 22 · Chapter 4: Modern Society
The Last Night of the Proms traditionally ends with the audience joining in with which patriotic song?
The Last Night of the Proms features a rousing sequence of patriotic music, including 'Rule, Britannia!', with the audience singing along.
Question 23 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
After you have marked your ballot paper at a polling station, what do you do with it?
You fold the ballot paper to keep your vote secret and place it in the sealed ballot box, which is only opened when counting begins after polls close.
Question 24 · Chapter 5: Government, Law & Your Role
Disagreements between individuals or companies over matters such as unpaid debts are usually dealt with in which type of court in England and Wales?
County Courts handle a wide range of civil disputes, including claims about debts and contracts.
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