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Study notes
Every question in the test comes from the official handbook. Work through the chapters in order — key facts are highlighted, and we flag where the handbook is out of date.
Chapter 1
The values and principles of the UK
The fundamental principles of British life, the responsibilities and freedoms that come with living in the UK, and how settlement, citizenship and the test work.3 sections · 3 key facts · 16 questions
Chapter 2
What is the UK?
The countries that make up the United Kingdom, the difference between the UK and Great Britain, and the islands linked to it.1 section · 4 key facts · 12 questions
Chapter 3
A long and illustrious history
British history from the Stone Age to the 21st century: the invasions that shaped the country, the growth of Parliament and democracy, the Empire, two world wars and modern Britain. The biggest and most tested chapter of the handbook.6 sections · 97 key facts · 239 questions
Chapter 4
A modern, thriving society
Life in the UK today: its nations and people, religions, customs and festivals, sport, arts and culture, leisure, and the places people visit. This chapter is full of pairings — saints and days, flowers and dishes, people and their work — that the test asks about often.7 sections · 40 key facts · 185 questions
Chapter 5
The UK government, the law and your role
How the UK is governed — the constitution, monarchy, Parliament, elections and devolution — its place in international bodies, how the law, police and courts work, your rights and duties, and how to play an active part in your community.8 sections · 49 key facts · 131 questions