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Religion — Life in the UK Test practice questions

These practice questions cover Religion, part of the The values and principles of the UK 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

1 · Religion

Which places of worship are linked with Islam?

  1. Churches
  2. Synagogues
  3. ✓ Mosques — Correct answer
  4. Gurdwaras
Explanation

Islamic places of worship are mosques. Churches are linked with Christianity, synagogues with Judaism, and gurdwaras with Sikhism.

2 · Religion

Who governs the Church of Scotland?

  1. ✓ The General Assembly, with ministers and elders in its courts — Correct answer
  2. The Prime Minister and a church committee
  3. Parliament and the courts
  4. The monarch and the House of Bishops
Explanation

The Church of Scotland is governed by the General Assembly. Ministers and elders sit in its courts and make decisions for the church. This is different from churches that are run by bishops or by the state.

3 · Religion

What legal right does everyone have in relation to religion?

  1. To change religion only if permission is given
  2. To follow one official religion only
  3. ✓ To choose their religion, or choose not to practise one — Correct answer
  4. To practise no religion only in private
Explanation

Everyone has the legal right to choose their religion, or to choose not to practise one. This right applies to people in the UK and protects freedom of belief.

4 · Religion

Which places of worship are linked with Sikhism?

  1. Chapels
  2. Mosques
  3. ✓ Gurdwaras — Correct answer
  4. Synagogues
Explanation

Sikh places of worship are gurdwaras. The UK also has religious buildings for many other faiths.

5 · Religion

In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, what percentage of people identified themselves as Christian?

  1. ✓ 70% — Correct answer
  2. 4%
  3. 2%
  4. 21%
Explanation

In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, 70% of people identified themselves as Christian. The survey also recorded much smaller proportions for several other religions.

6 · Religion

What religion is the UK historically linked with?

  1. Islam
  2. Hinduism
  3. ✓ Christianity — Correct answer
  4. Judaism
Explanation

The UK has a long historical connection with Christianity, so Christianity is the religion it is historically linked with. Many people in the UK have also identified as Christian in surveys, which shows this connection has remained important.

7 · Religion

Who is the spiritual leader of the Church of England?

  1. The Prime Minister
  2. ✓ The Archbishop of Canterbury — Correct answer
  3. The Moderator
  4. The monarch
Explanation

The spiritual leader of the Church of England is the Archbishop of Canterbury. The monarch is the head of the Church, not the spiritual leader.

8 · Religion

Which Church is the national Church of Scotland?

  1. The Church of England
  2. The Methodist Church
  3. The Roman Catholic Church
  4. ✓ The Church of Scotland — Correct answer
Explanation

The national Church of Scotland is the Church of Scotland. It is a Presbyterian Church.

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