Topics

The official handbook is divided into five topics, and the test questions come from all of them. Pick one to start: every chapter tells the story behind the facts and includes test-style quizzes.

1. Values and principlesThe values and principles of the UKDemocracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and tolerance, and how to become a permanent resident. 10 questions
2. What is the UK?What is the UK?The four nations, the Crown dependencies and overseas territories, and the difference between Great Britain and the UK. 7 questions
3. HistoryA long and illustrious historyFrom Stonehenge and the Norman Conquest to the Tudors, the Industrial Revolution, two world wars and modern Britain. The biggest topic in the test. 9 chapters, 125 questions
4. A modern, thriving societyA modern, thriving societyFaith and festivals, sport, the arts and literature, famous places, and how people in Britain spend their free time. 5 chapters, 74 questions
5. Government and the lawThe UK government, the law and your roleParliament and elections, the courts and the police, your rights and responsibilities, and how to get involved in your community. 5 chapters, 65 questions

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