Ready to commit to life in the UK? Try this practice test!

If you hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status and are ready to become a British citizen there is couple things to consider before you proceed. First know the requirements needed to see if you qualify to apply for citizenship. The following are a few requirements to obtain British citizenship:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Good moral character
• Intentions to continue to live in the UK
• Met the knowledge of English and life in the UK requirements
• Have ILR status
• Physically present in the UK for at least 5 years before date of application
• Spent no more than 450 days outside the UK in the last 5 years

Second, and most importantly you will need to complete Form AN to apply for citizenship.
Third, make sure you are fluent in the English language and knowledgeable of life in the UK.

The UK Citizenship test is an essential part of the citizenship application process. The test is called the Life in the UK test and quizzes citizenship applicants on UK history, government and culture. Below are the topics you’ll be test on along with a few sample test questions. The question answers are listed at the bottom of the page.

History of British Migration

1. What spurred a mass migration to the UK in the mid-20th century?
a. World War I
b. World War II
c. The Industrial Revolution

2. When was slavery banned in Britain?
a. 1865
b. 1787
c. 1833

The role of women in British society

3. When were women given the right to vote in the UK?
a. 1801
b. Women have always been allowed to vote.
c. 1918

Everyday life for UK families

4. Are same-sex couples allowed to be married in the UK?*
a. Yes
b. No

Everyday life for UK children

5. Are children required to attend school in the UK?
a. Yes
b. No

6. From what ages is school compulsory for children in the UK?
a. 4-15
b. 5-16
c. 5-18

Substance laws

7. Is marijuana legal in the UK?
a. Yes
b. No

8. What is the legal age to buy cigarettes in the UK?
a. 12
b. 18
c. 16

Population

9. How many people live in the UK?
a. More than 60 million
b. Less than 40 million
c. Approximately 23 million

Geography

10. How many counties are in England (excluding Greater London and the Isles of Scilly)?
a. 100 counties
b. 51counties
c. 83 counties

11. What is the capital of the UK?
a. Leeds
b. London
c. Cambridge

Religion

12. Are persons living in the UK granted the freedom to practice any religion?
a. Yes
b. No

13. What religion is the Church of England?
a. Presbyterian
b. Catholic
c. Christian

Customs & Traditions

14. What is Boxing Day?
a. A holiday in June celebrating the sport of boxing.
b. A holiday celebrated on 17 January to honor the birth of boxing world champion Muhammad Ali.
c. A public holiday celebrated December 26th as an extension of Christmas.

15. Which of the following sports is popular in the UK?
a. Baseball
b. Football
c. Karate

Government

16. Who appoints the Prime Minister in the UK?
a. The ruling monarch
b. The House of Lords
c. The King of Ireland

17. How many houses are in the British Parliament?
a. 3
b. 5
c. 2

18. What are the houses of the British Parliament?
a. House of Lords and House of Commons
b. House of Democrats and House of Republicans
c. House of Representatives and Senate

Correct Answers: (1)a; (2)c; (3)1918; (4)b; 5(b); (7)b; (8)16; (9)a; (10)c; (11)b; 12(a); 13(c); (14)b; (15)a; (16)c; (17)c; (18)a
*As of Feb. 5, 2013 Parliament voted in overwhelming majority to pass a bill allowing same-sex couples to be legally married. The bill must still pass through certain legislative bodies before it becomes law.