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Can someone who is violent towards their partner, regardless of gender or marital status, be prosecuted?
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Who fought in the English Civil War of 1642?
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The first farmers arrived in Britain how many years ago?
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First World War ended at what date and time?
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Which of the following documents provides insight into how people lived in England just after the Norman Conquest?
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What genre is the film Wallace and Gromit created by Nick Park?
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Which two of these forts were part of Hadrian's Wall?
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What was the religion of the Puritans?
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Who led a team of scientists to split the atom for the first time?
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What is the name of the Irish people who favored complete independence from the UK in the 19th century?
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In which year did the Emancipation Act abolish slavery throughout the British Empire?
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Which two languages were used across England during the Middle Ages?
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If you think someone is trying to persuade you to join an extremist or terrorist activity, who should you contact?
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Who is the patron saint of Wales?
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Who was the first man in the world to run 1 mile in under 4 minutes?
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What led the American colonies to seek independence from Britain?
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Cardiff is the capital city of which country?
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Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?
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Who was the leader of the suffragettes, the group that campaigned for women's right to vote?
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Is it compulsory for 16 and 17-year-olds to join the National Citizen Service programme?
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What is the name of the tour guides that tell visitors stories about the Tower of London's history?
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Which two countries developed the Concorde, the world's only supersonic commercial airliner?
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Who wrote Sherlock Holmes?
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Who was supported by clansmen from the Scottish Highlands and raised an army in 1745?
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Why did Henry VIII establish the Church of England?
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What was the name of the long war that English kings fought with France during the Middle Ages?
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During which historical period did the Black Death occur?
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What is New Year's Eve called in Scotland?
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During the Great Depression in the 1930s, which industry was severely affected?
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Which festival celebrates the end of Ramadan, a month when Muslims fast?
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What is the name of the area in London where famous theatres are located?
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Is the Lake District the largest national park in England?
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Which TWO of the following are key roles of school governors?
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Does Wales have its own established church?
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Which country was invaded by Germany in 1939?
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Where is Snowdonia located?
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No. These are handbook-style practice questions designed to help you revise the areas tested in the Life in the UK Test. The official exam questions may be different.
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The questions are designed around handbook-style topics including British history, government, law, values, traditions and everyday life in the UK.
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