Life in the United Kingdom: a guide for new residents

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It offers a summary of the content and helps you to learn the material that you need to understand for the Life in the UK test. At the beginning of each chapter you will find a chart or diagram which shows an outline of the key information you will need to learn. Queen Elizabeth I was a Protestant. She re-established the Church of England as the official Church in England. Everyone had to attend their local church and there were laws about the type of religious services and the prayers which could be said, but Elizabeth did not ask about people’s real beliefs. She succeeded in finding a balance between the views of Catholics and the more extreme Protestants. In this way, she avoided any serious religious conflict within England. Elizabeth became one of the most popular monarchs in English history, particularly after 1588, when the English defeated the Spanish Armada (a large fleet of ships), which had been sent by Spain to conquer England and restore Catholicism. The certificate doesn't expire, you may need to present it when updating your documentation (for example, to update your name or replace a lost identity card). What happens if you fail? ​

This cookie is set by the provider mookie1.com. This cookie is used for serving the user with relevant content and advertisement. James I and his son Charles I were less skilled politically. Both believed in the ‘Divine Right of Kings’: the idea that the king was directly appointed by God to rule. They thought that the king should be able to act without having to seek approval from Parliament. When Charles I inherited the thrones of England, Wales, Ireland and Scotland, he tried to rule in line with this principle. When he could not get Parliament to agree with his religious and foreign policies, he tried to rule without Parliament at all. For 11 years, he found ways in which to raise money without Parliament’s approval but eventually trouble in Scotland meant that he had to recall Parliament. The Life in the UK Test is available in different formats or styles to allow people with disabilities or special needs to take the test. When you’re booking the test online, you’ll be asked whether you have any special requirements.The Romans occupied Britain for 400 years. They built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals to Britain. The third type of question involves selecting the statement which you think is correct from a choice of two statements. Here is an example of this third type of question. Which of the following statements is correct? Anne of Cleves – Anne was a German princess. Henry married her for political reasons but divorced her soon after. Lords. The Whigs and the Tories were the two main groups in Parliament. (The modern Conservative Party is still sometimes referred to as ‘the Tories’.) This was the beginning of party politics.

Queen Victoria became queen of the United Kingdom in 1837 when she was 18. She reigned for almost 64 years. This is known as the Victorian Age. Britain’s power and influence abroad was increasing. The middle classes were increasingly significant and a number of reformers worked to improve conditions for the poor. Migration and the British Empire When you arrive at your test centre, you will be sat in a room with other people taking the test. The test supervisor will then proceed to register your details.

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This is the only official government service for booking the Life in the UK Test. You need to take the test as part of your application for British citizenship or settlement in the UK. The Kingdom of Great Britain was created when the Act of Union, known as the Treaty of Union in Scotland, was agreed in 1707. This was done to ensure there would be continuity when Queen Anne died, as she had no direct heirs. Although Scotland was no longer an independent country, it kept its own legal and education systems and the Presbyterian Church. The name you give on your test booking must be an exact match with the name on the ID you use to book the test.