Life in the UK Test: A Modern, Thriving Society
Updated October 27, 2026
The “A modern, thriving society” chapter of the handbook covers the UK today: its countries and cities, population, religions, customs, sport, arts and leisure. Here are some key facts, followed by free practice questions. See also holidays and patron saints.
Key facts from the handbook
- Capital cities: London (England), Edinburgh (Scotland), Cardiff (Wales) and Belfast (Northern Ireland).
- The longest distance on the mainland is from John O’Groats in Scotland to Land’s End in England, about 870 miles.
- Languages: Welsh is spoken in Wales; Gaelic in parts of Scotland; Irish Gaelic by some people in Northern Ireland.
- The Church of England is the official church in England, and the monarch is its Supreme Governor. The Church of Scotland is a Presbyterian church.
- Football is the UK’s most popular sport. St Andrews in Scotland is known as the home of golf, and Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world.
Free practice questions
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What is the capital city of Wales?Answer: BCardiff is the capital of Wales. Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and Belfast is Northern Ireland's.
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What is the UK's most popular sport, according to the handbook?Answer: AThe handbook says football is the UK's most popular sport, with separate national teams and leagues for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Who is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England?Answer: DThe monarch is the Supreme Governor of the Church of England. The Archbishop of Canterbury is its spiritual leader.
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Which place is known as the home of golf?Answer: CThe modern form of golf can be traced back to 15th-century Scotland, and St Andrews is known as the home of golf.
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Which tournament is the oldest tennis tournament in the world?Answer: AThe Wimbledon Championships, held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, are the oldest tennis tournament in the world and the only Grand Slam played on grass.
Pass the Life in the UK Test on your first try
- All 338 questions on British values, the countries of the UK, history, modern society, and government and the law
- An explanation for every answer, with the handbook chapter it comes from
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