Religion — Life in the UK Test practice questions
These practice questions cover Religion, part of the A modern, thriving society chapter of the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. The correct answer and a clear explanation sit under every question.
Practice questions
Which saint’s day is on 1 March?
- St Andrew’s Day
- St George’s Day
- ✓ St David’s Day — Correct answer
- St Patrick’s Day
St David’s Day is on 1 March and is the patron saint’s day of Wales. The other patron saints’ days fall on different dates.
Which date is St Patrick’s Day?
- ✓ 17 March — Correct answer
- 30 November
- 1 March
- 23 April
St Patrick’s Day is on 17 March and is the patron saint’s day for Northern Ireland. The other dates belong to the other patron saints.
Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?
- The Prime Minister
- The Moderator
- ✓ The Archbishop of Canterbury — Correct answer
- The monarch
The Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader of the Church of England. The monarch is the head of the Church of England.
What is the chairperson of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland called?
- The Prime Minister
- The Archbishop of Canterbury
- The Bishop
- ✓ The Moderator — Correct answer
The chairperson of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is called the Moderator. The Moderator serves for one year only.
What is the national Church in Scotland?
- The Church of England
- ✓ The Church of Scotland — Correct answer
- The Church of Wales
- The Episcopal Church
The national Church in Scotland is the Church of Scotland. It is a Presbyterian Church and is governed by ministers and elders.
What is the national Church of Scotland?
- The Episcopal Church
- The Church of England
- The Methodist Church
- ✓ The Church of Scotland — Correct answer
The national Church in Scotland is the Church of Scotland. It is a Presbyterian Church and is governed by ministers and elders.
Which saint’s day is on 23 April?
- St Patrick’s Day
- St Andrew’s Day
- St David’s Day
- ✓ St George’s Day — Correct answer
St George’s Day is on 23 April and is England’s patron saint’s day. The other patron saints’ days fall on different dates.
Which religion had the largest share in the 2009 Citizenship Survey?
- ✓ Christian — Correct answer
- Muslim
- Hindu
- Jewish
In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. The other religions named had much smaller proportions.