Life in the UK Test 2025 E-Book

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Are you looking for the perfect way to study for your upcoming Life in the UK Test in 2025? 

Do you wish you could pass first time, and become a British Citizen? 

Maybe you just want to live permanently in the UK, without fear of having to leave?

Whatever your motivation is to stay in the UK - whether for love, work, or family - we get it. 

The problem is - the test is HARD. 

And many people fail first-time round.

Our comprehensive guide was written to guide you through passing the exam as fast as possible.

Inside our new book, here's just a taste of what you'll get:

- 500+ Practice Questions & Answers - that you can listen to over & over again.

- Up-to-date content for 2025 - including the new King, new PM, Brexit updates, and more.

- Written by an expert, passionate, British historian.

And much, much more.

No Matter whether you're from India, Algeria, Poland, Pakistan or anywhere else - this bookis all you'll need to succeed. 

So, if you want to pass your test first-time...

Then read this complete guide now!

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Table of Contents

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Introduction

Section One Questions - The Values and Principles of the UK

Section Two Questions - What is the UK?

Section Three Questions - A Long and Illustrious History

Section Four Questions - A Modern Thriving Society

Section Five Questions - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role

Section One Answers - The Values and Principles of the UK

Section Two Answers - What is the UK?

Section Three Answers - A Long and Illustrious History

Section Four Answers - A Modern Thriving Society

Section Five Answers - The UK Government, the Law and Your Role

Conclusion

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Introduction

The Life in the UK test is a crucial step for obtaining UK Citizenship.

Recently, many newspaper headlines have slammed the Life in the UK Test, deeming it 'unfit for purpose'. Remarkably, one migrant was discovered to have attempted the test 118 times – wasting countless hours and spending almost £6000 in the process. Alarmingly, it’s unclear if this person ever passed or simply gave up!

Critics have also called the test 'outdated' or 'irrelevant'. They contend that current UK residents shouldn't need to know minute details, such as the builder of Buckingham Palace or which Royal Family member was executed in 1649. While these facts might be interesting, they argue that these have no practical significance for living in the UK and that the test questions need to be revised, with a complete overhaul of the exam. Nevertheless, as of 2025, these types of questions remain part of the citizenship or settled status application process.

So, while this test remains a part of the process, you must do your absolute best to pass it. To pass, you'll need to get at least 75% correct answers of the 24 questions. The questions are randomly generated from the Official Resident's Handbook. A large portion of your preparation involves reading and studying this handbook and practising the questions it contains. Each time you register for the test, you'll need to pay a test fee of £50 (about 60 USD). We'll briefly review some frequently asked questions about the exam in a moment.

You need to prepare for three types of questions. The first type consists of multiple-choice questions with four possible answers. The second type involves True or False questions. Lastly, there are questions where you must identify which of the following two statements are correct. Our study guide includes all three types of questions in proportions that accurately reflect those found in the actual exam.

The test covers a wide range of topics, including British History (spanning the past 10,000 years), British Government, Modern Britain, Your Role, Values and Principles, Laws and more. Our book, like the official Life in the UK handbook, is divided into five sections, helping you learn as efficiently and effectively as possible. Inside, you'll find over 800 questions and answers – intentionally transcribed from the Official Resident's Handbook. These questions are unique and are cannot be found elsewhere, either online or in other publications. Each question is meticulously mapped and designed to reflect the real Life in the UK Test in 2025 and beyond.

Passing the test demonstrates your knowledge of Life in the UK and brings you one step closer to achieving citizenship through naturalisation or obtaining settled status with 'indefinite leave to remain'. However, it's important to remember that fulfilling the language requirements and demonstrating B1 English skills are separate parts of the process. You can find numerous B1 exam study guides for reading, writing, speaking and listening on Amazon to help you prepare for that section.

If you need to retake the Life in the UK test, you must wait at least seven days before booking your test again.

Now, let’s address some of the most frequently asked questions about the Life In the UK Test:

Who is exempt from taking the test? Individuals under 18 or over 65 are not required to take the test, as well as those who have already passed the test, for example, those who took it for a different reason.

How long does the test take? You have 40 minutes to take the test, which includes answering 24 questions, with a minimum requirement of getting 18 (75%) answers correct.

When do I get the test results? The test results are available immediately after you finish the test and can be accessed through your online LitUK account.

Where can I book the test? You can book the test by visiting the official https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test website. To complete the booking, you'll need a bank card, an email address and an official ID, such as a valid passport, travel document or residence card.

Where can I take the test? There are over 30 test location throughout the UK. When booking, you'll be shown a list of the nearest test centres to choose from.

Can I take the test from home? No.

What time should I arrive at the test centre? It is recommended to arrive at least 30 minutes before your scheduled test time.

What should I bring on the day? You must bring the ID you used when booking your test and proof of address, such as a utility bill, bank statement or driver's licence, dated within the last three months.

What are the test rules? Please note that phones, books, bags or other items that could assist you are not allowed during the test. You'll be asked to put these belongings in a locker before entering the test room. Additionally, you'll need to have your photo taken to ensure it matches your ID. Once at your desk, you must display your ID. Silence must be maintained at all times, and talking to anyone else in the room is prohibited.

What if I finish the test early? We recommend using the entire allotted time. On average, you should spend around 2 minutes on each question. Take the opportunity to review and double-check your answers. If necessary, raise your hand to alert the examiners.

Do I get a certificate? No, your results will be available online in your account. You'll be provided with a URN, which you'll need for the following stages of your application.

How many times can I retake the test? There is no limit to the number of times you can retake the test – as evidenced by an individual who tried 118 times within two years!

Now that we’ve addressed the frequently asked questions, let's dive into the first chapter – The Values and Principles of the UK!

Section One Questions - The Values and Principles of the UK

Question 1

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘British society is founded on new and innovative fundamental values and principles.’

Question 2

Which of these statements is not part of the British citizenship ceremony pledge?

A) ‘I will give my loyalty to the United Kingdom'.

B) ‘I will uphold its democratic values'.

C) ‘I will observe its traditions and customs'.

D) ‘I will observe its laws faithfully and fulfil my duties and obligations as a British citizen'.

Question 3

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Democracy is a system of governance that depends on the people's will.’

Question 4

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

A) Participation in community life

B) The right to own property

C) The right to free travel

D) The right to demonstrate intolerance

Question 5

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Permanent residents or citizens of the UK do not always have to respect the law.’

Question 6

Permanent residents of the UK should:

A) Treat others with disdain

B) Treat others with ambivalence

C) Treat others with curiosity

D) Treat others with fairness

Question 7

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The UK welcomes those seeking to make a positive contribution to its society.’

Question 8

Other than English, which of these languages can you take the Life in the UK test?

A) Geordie

B) Welsh

C) Cornish

D) Breton

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘To apply to become a permanent resident or a citizen of the UK, you can demonstrate your knowledge of English by submitting a poem, essay, or play that you have written yourself’.

B) ‘To apply to become a permanent resident or a citizen of the UK, you can demonstrate your knowledge of English by having a recognised English test qualification from an approved test centre’.

Question 10

A permanent resident or citizen of the UK has…

A) A free television licence

B) Membership of the National Trust

C) Entitled to participate in the election of a government.

D) The Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Question 11

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Britain is a regressive society.’

Question 12

People of the UK are entitled to:

A) The right to a fair trial

B) The right to live anywhere in the European Union

C) The right to bear arms

D) The right to Universal Credit

Question 13

Which government website should you check before applying for settlement or citizenship in the UK?

A) The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

B) The Department of Work and Pension

C) The Department of Health and Social Care

D) The Home Office

Question 14

Which of the following is not required to apply for permanent residency or to become a naturalised citizen of the UK?

A) The ability to speak and read English

B) To pass the Life in the UK test

C) A full British driving licence with no endorsements

D) A good understanding of life in the UK

Question 15

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Permanent residents or citizens of the UK are not responsible for the area in which they live’.

Question 16

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘If you wish to become a permanent resident of the UK, you should treat others with fairness’.

B) ‘If you wish to become a permanent resident of the UK, you should treat others with fairness unless you suspect they do not respect you’.

Question 17

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Citizens of the UK have the right to articulate opinions and ideas without interference, retaliation, or punishment from the government’.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) British citizens are free from unfair discrimination.

B) British citizens are free from international laws.

C) British citizens do not have the right to vote in government elections.

D) British citizens do not have freedom of speech.

Question 19

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘British citizens are allowed to discriminate, even if it is unfair’.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) ‘If you wish to become a permanent resident or citizen of the UK, you should respect the rights of others’.

B) ‘If you wish to become a permanent resident of the UK, you do not have to respect other people's rights and their opinions if you think they are incorrect’.

Question 21

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘British citizens are responsible for looking after their families’.

Question 22

Which of the following does the UK offer to permanent residents and citizens?

A) Freedom of their city

B) Freedom of religion

C) Freedom from bylaws

D) Freedom to be discriminatory

Question 23

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Permanent residents of the UK tolerate those with different faiths’.

Question 24

Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

A) Individual liberty

B) Political repression

Question 25

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘As part of the citizenship ceremony, new citizens have the option of pledging whether to uphold all British values’.

Section Two Questions - What is the UK?

Question 1

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland are the four countries that comprise the United Kingdom’.

Question 2

Which of the following is not a country in the UK?

A) Scotland

B) New South Wales

C) Northern Ireland

D) England

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland’.

B) ‘Glasgow is the capital city of Scotland’.

Question 4

Which of the following is a crown dependency of the UK?

A) The Faroe Islands

B) The Isle of Man

C) The Isle of Skye

D) The Isle of Dogs

Question 5

Which of the following is not a crown dependency of the UK?

A) Jersey

B) Guernsey

C) Normandy

D) The Isle of Man

Question 6

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘St Helena and the Falkland Islands are British overseas territories’.

Question 7’

What is the capital city of Wales?

A) Swansea

B) Snowdon

C) Conwy

D) Cardiff

Question 8

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Pitcairn Islands are British overseas territory’.

Question 9

What is the capital city of Scotland?

A) Edinburgh

B) Glasgow

C) Aberdeen

D) Dundee

Question 10

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Bermuda is not a British overseas territory.’

Question 11

What is the capital city of England?

A) Canterbury

B) York

C) London

D) Royal Leamington Spa

Question 12

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘People from Scotland are British’.

Question13

What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?

A) Armagh

B) Belfast

C) Lisburn

D) Derry

Question 14

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Isle of Man is a British overseas territory’.

Question 15

Which country of the United Kingdom’s assembly meets at Parliament Buildings, Belfast?

A) England

B) Scotland

C) Wales

D) Northern Ireland

Question 16

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Northern Irish people are not British’.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) ‘Northern Ireland is one of the countries that makes up the UK’.

B) ‘Northern Ireland is a part of the country of Ireland’.

Question 18

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland do not have capital cities because London, in England, is the UK's capital city’.

Question 19

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘People from Wales are not British because they are Welsh’.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘Swansea is the capital city of Wales’.

B) ‘Cardiff is the capital city of Wales’.

Question 21

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The UK parliament sits in Westminster’.

Question 22

Which of the following statements is correct?

A) ‘The UK comprises two countries: England and Scotland’.

B) ‘The UK comprises three countries: England, Scotland and Wales’.

C) ‘The UK comprises four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland’.

D) ‘The UK comprises five countries: England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands’.

Question 23

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘British crown dependencies have their own governments’.

B) ‘British crown dependencies are governed by parliament sitting at Westminster’.

Question 24

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Falkland Islands are a crown dependency of the UK’.

Question 25

Great Britain refers to:

A) England and Wales

B) England, Scotland and Wales

C) England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

D) England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the British territories overseas

Section Three Questions - A Long and Illustrious History

Question 1

When did Britain become separated from the continent of Europe?

A) About 1,000 years ago

B) About 10,000 years ago

C) About 100,000 years ago

D) About 1,000,000 years ago

Question 2

Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

‘Stonehenge, one of the world’s most famous Neolithic and Bronze Age monuments, is located on Salisbury Plain in southwest England’.

Question 3

Which of these ages followed the Stone Age?

A) The Age of Reason

B) The Age of Enlightenment

C) The Bronze Age

D) The Iron Age

Question 4

Is the statement below TRUE or FALSE?

‘Julius Caesar led a successful invasion of Britain in 55 BC, after which Britain became a part of the Roman Empire’.

Question 5

Who was Boudicca?

A) Queen of the Picts in Scotland

B) Queen of the Iceni in eastern England

C) The wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius

D) The warrior wife of Hadrian

Question 6

Where did the Roman Emperor Hadrian build a wall?

A) In the north of England

B) In the east of England

C) In the south of England

D) In the west of England

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘The Roman Army left Britain in AD 410 to defend other parts of the Roman Empire’.

B) ‘The Roman Army remained in Britain and became known as the Anglo-Saxons’.

Question 8

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Anglo-Saxon kingdoms established in Britain were mainly in what is now England’.

Question 9

What is Sutton Hoo?

A) A tribe from Northern Europe.

B) The religion practised by Anglo-Saxon people.

C) The Anglo-Saxon name for Britain.

D) An Anglo-Saxon burial mound.

Question 10

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Saint Augustine was the first Archbishop of Canterbury’.

Question 11

When did the Vikings first visit Britain?

A) AD 234

B) AD 456

C) AD 789

D) AD 990

Question 12

Who defeated King Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066?

A) King Alfred the Great

B) William the Conqueror

C) Kenneth MacAlpin

D) Ragnar Lodbrok

Question 13

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Viking Invasion was the last invasion of England’.

Question 14

Which of the following was a Danish king of England?

A) Cnut

B) Danelaw

Question 15

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Battle of Hastings was commemorated in a great embroidery that can still be seen in Normandy today’.

Question 16

What is the Domesday Book?

A) A record of a comprehensive survey of England and parts of Wales, commissioned by William the Conqueror.

B) A collection of prophecies and predictions made by English mystics during the Norman invasion.

C) A series of documents that demonstrates the evolution of the English language after the Norman Invasion.

D) A secret account of the Battle of Hastings, written by Anglo-Saxon monks, contradicts the events depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry.

Question 17

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘After the Norman Conquest, Britain remained in a state of almost constant war’.

Question 18

What did the Statute of Rhuddlan of 1284 rule?

A) Northern Ireland was annexed to the Crown of England.

B) Ireland was annexed to the Crown of England.

C) Scotland was annexed to the Crown of England.

D) Wales was annexed to the Crown of England.

Question 19

Who defeated the English at Bannockburn in 1314?

A) Kenneth MacAlpin

B) Robert the Bruce

C) Macbeth

D) William Wallace

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was an independent country’.

B) ‘At the beginning of the Middle Ages, Ireland was not an independent country’.

Question 21

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘During the Middle Ages, English knights fought alongside warriors from other Christian countries for control of the Holy Land’.

Question 22

Who did English kings fight against in the Hundred Years War?

A) Scotland

B) The Holy Roman Empire

C) Spain

D) France

Question 23

In which year was the Battle of Agincourt?

A) 1215

B) 1315

C) 1415

D) 1515

Question 24

Is the following explanation of Feudalism TRUE or FALSE?

‘Under feudalism, the king's authority came from his subjects, so in simple terms, it was up to the people to decide what was permitted’.

Question 25

What was the name of the plague that came to Britain in 1348?

A) Grim Death

B) Horrible Death

C) Black Death

D) Sleeping Death

Question 26

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘After the plague had come to an end in Britain, peasants were able to demand higher wages’.

Question 27

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘In the Middle Ages, there was no recognisable legislative body of government’.

Question 28

Which English king was forced to sign the Magna Carta at Runnymede?

A) Richard I (The Lionheart)

B) John

C) Henry III

D) Edward I

Question 29

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘When the Parliament of England divided into two houses, the nobility, great landowners and bishops sat in the House of Commons’.

B) ‘When the Parliament of England divided into two houses, the nobility, great landowners and bishops sat in the House of Lords’.

Question 30

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘Norman French and Anglo-Saxon gradually combined to become one English language’.

B) ‘With the signing of the Magna Carta, speaking Norman French was forbidden’.

Question 31

How many houses (called 'estates') developed at the Parliament in Scotland in the 13th century?

A) Two

B) Three

C) Four

D) Five

Question 32

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘‘Common law’, which developed in the Middle Ages, is the process of judges making their own decisions, regardless of decisions that have been made before’.

Question 33

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘By 1400 in England, English had become the preferred language of parliament’.

Question 34

What was Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales?

A) An autobiographical account of his childhood in Medieval Kent.

B) A collection of ancient Anglo-Saxon myths.

C) An account of the miracles attributed to the Archbishop of Canterbury.

D) A series of poems about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage and the stories they tell.

Question 35

Who was John Barbour?

A) A Scottish poet

B) A Welsh knight

C) An English bishop

D) A Northern Irish monk

Question 36

Which of the following was an important English export in the Middle Ages?

A) Gold

B) Tea

C) Wool

D) Steel

Question 37

What was the name given to the civil war that began in England in 1455?

A) The Wars of the Princes

B) The Wars of the Roses

C) The Wars of the Northern Counties

D) The Wars of the Plantagenets

Question 38

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Wars of the Roses ended in 1485 with the Battle of Bosworth Field’.

Question 39

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘King Henry VIII broke away from the Church of Rome in order to divorce his first wife, Catherine of Aragon’.

B) ‘King Henry VIII broke away from the Church of Rome in order to execute his second wife, Anne Boleyn’.

Question 40

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Catherine Howard was the mother of Henry VIII’s son, Edward’.

Question 41

Which country was formally united with England during the reign of Henry VIII?

A) Scotland

B) Northern Ireland

C) Wales

D) France

Question 42

Who was ‘Bloody Mary’?

A) The mother of Edward VI died in childbirth

B) Mary Queen of Scots

C) The mother of Catherine Howard, who swore revenge on Henry VIII after her execution

D) Queen Mary I

Question 43

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘In 1560, the predominantly Protestant Scottish Parliament abolished the authority of the Pope in Scotland’.

Question 44

Who was the mother of Elizabeth I?

A) Anne Boleyn

B) Jane Seymour

C) Anne of Cleves

D) Catherine Howard

Question 45

In which year did the English defeat the Spanish Armada?

A) 1510

B) 1555

C) 1588

D) 1601

Question 46

Why was Mary Stuart (Mary Queen of Scots) executed?

A) She refused to return to Scotland.

B) She was convicted of murdering her husband.

C) She was accused of plotting against Elizabeth I.

D) She refused to give her throne to her Protestant son.

Question 47

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘Sir Francis Drake was one of the first to circumnavigate the world in his ship, the Golden Hind’.

B) ‘Sir Walter Raleigh was one of the first to circumnavigate the world in his ship, the Golden Hind’.

Question 48

Which of the following was not written by William Shakespeare?

A) Hamlet

B) Pride and Prejudice

C) A Midsummer Night’s Dream

D) Romeo and Juliet

Question 49

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘When Elizabeth I died in 1603, her heir was James IV of Scotland, and he became James I of England, Wales and Ireland’.

Question 50

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘The King James Bible is the oldest known copy of the Bible in Britain’.

B) ‘The King James Bible is the English translation authorised by James I’.

Question 51

What were known as ‘plantations’ during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I of England?

A) Parks and gardens were established for the planting of non-native seeds brought by returning explorers.

B) Protestant settlements in the northern province of Ireland.

C) A major initiative to create miles of dense forest along the southern coast of England to help defend against invasion.

D) The castles, palaces and estates owned by the ruling monarch.

Question 52

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘James I and his successor, Charles I, believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’’.

Question 53

Which of the following statements is true?

A) ‘When Charles I could not get Parliament to agree with his religious and foreign policies, he set up an alternative government in Scotland’.

B) ‘When Charles I could not get Parliament to agree with his religious and foreign policies, he tried to rule with no Parliament at all’.

Question 54

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Puritans were a group of Protestants who believed in strict and simple worship’.

Question 55

Why did Charles I enter the House of Commons?

A) To close down Parliament

B) To apologise to Parliament

C) To try and install himself as the leader of Parliament

D) To arrest five parliamentary leaders

Question 56

Which of the following statements is true?

A) The English Civil War began in 1642.

B) The English Civil War began in 1665.

Question 57

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘During the English Civil War, those who supported King Charles I were known as ‘Roundheads’’.

Question 58

Which army was victorious at the Battles of Marston Moor and Naseby?

A) The Royalist Army

B) The Parliamentary Army

Question 59

What happened to King Charles I after the English Civil War?

A) He was banished to the Netherlands.

B) He was banished to France.

C) He was executed.

D) He was rescued by his supporters, who took him to Scotland.

Question 60

Who controlled England in the immediate period after the English Civil War?

A) The Protestant Church

B) The Parliamentary Army

Question 61

Which of the following was a battle between the English parliamentary army, led by Oliver Cromwell, and Charles II’s Scottish army?

A) Naseby

B) Worcester

C) Stamford Bridge

D) Flodden

Question 62

What title was given to Oliver Cromwell in recognition of him being the leader of the new republic?

A) Lord Lieutenant

B) Lord Protector

Question 63

How many years was England a republic?

A) Three years

B) Eleven years

C) Thirty years

D) Sixty-three years

Question 64

What is meant by the Restoration?

A) The Restoration of the Catholic faith

B) The Restoration of the House of Commons

C) The Restoration of the Commonwealth

D) The Restoration of the monarchy

Question 65

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘In May 1660, Parliament invited the King of the Netherlands to claim the English throne’.

Question 66

In which year was the outbreak of The Great Plague of London?

A) 1655

B) 1665

C) 1675

D) 1685

Question 67

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The poet Samuel Pepys is remembered as the first person to be killed in the Fire of London’.

Question 68

Who was Sir Christopher Wren?

A) A famous composer

B) A famous novelist

C) A famous diarist

D) A famous architect

Question 69

Who succeeded King Charles II?

A) His daughter, Mary

B) His daughter, Anne

C) His brother, James II

D) His nephew, Bonny Prince Charlie

Question 70

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Habeas Corpus Act (Latin for ‘show me the body’) was a very important piece of legislation that became law in 1679’.

Question 71

Which of the following establishments was founded during the reign of Charles II?

A) The Royal Academy of Arts

B) The Royal Society

Question 72

What did Sir Isaac Newton discover?

A) Magnetism

B) Gravity

C) Electricity

D) Air resistance

Question 73

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘Stuart king James II, a Protestant, introduced strict measures to prevent Catholics from worshipping in his kingdom’.

Question 74

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘The Glorious Revolution is a term used to describe the peaceful way in which parliament asserted its rights over the monarchy in 1688’.

Question 75

Who were the Jacobites?

A) Mary and Anne, James II’s daughters from his first marriage

B) The Scottish supporters of James II

C) The name was taken by James II and his family during their exile

D) William of Orange’s Protestant army

Question 76

What happened at Killiecrankie?

A) A battle between forces loyal to James II and King William III's troops

B) The coronation of William III and Mary

Question 77

What did the Declaration of Rights read at the coronation of William and Mary confirm?

A) The monarch would no longer be able to raise taxes or administer justice without agreement from Parliament.

B) The monarch would have the right to raise taxes and administer justice without agreement from Parliament.

Question 78

In which year was the Bill of Rights passed?

A) 1666

B) 1689

C) 1698

D) 1720

Question 79

What were the two main groups in Parliament at the time of the Bill of Rights?

A) The Roundheads and the Cavaliers.

B) The Whigs and the Tories.

Question 80

What happened at Glencoe in 1692?

A) An infamous massacre.

B) The last battle of the English Civil War.

C) Thousands were killed in the worst storm and flooding disaster in British history.

D) Scotland declared war on Ireland.

Question 81

Is the following statement TRUE or FALSE?

‘From 1695, newspapers were allowed to operate without a government licence’.

Question 82

Who were the Huguenots?

A) Protestant refugees from France

B) Catholic refugees from the Netherlands

Question 83