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Test 40 — Life in the UK Test Practice

About Test 40 (Official 3rd Edition Handbook)

Test 40 is a free 24-question practice test for British citizenship naturalisation and Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR / settlement) applicants in the United Kingdom. Every question is written directly from the official Home Office handbook, Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd Edition), covering British values, UK history, society, and government. To pass the official Life in the UK Test (booking fee £50 at gov.uk), candidates must answer at least 18 out of 24 multiple-choice questions correctly (75% pass mark) within 45 minutes.

Question 1: Which TWO of the following British athletes have won gold medals in the Olympic Games?Question 2: Where did slaves mainly come from during the slave trade? Question 3: In Northern Ireland, a newly qualified driver must display an ____ plate for one year after passing the test.Question 4: When did the English civil war start?Question 5: Which country invented rugby?Question 6: Who were the Huguenots?Question 7: What composer wrote music for King George I and for his son, George II?Question 8: During the 19th century, the UK was the world's major producer of which THREE materials?Question 9: The Romans remained in Britain for 500 years.Question 10: Who introduced ‘shampooing’ in Britain?Question 11: Which country invaded the Falkland Islands in 1982?Question 12: Which TWO of the following are examples of criminal offences?Question 13: Which British landmark was built as part of the UK's celebration of the new millennium?Question 14: To be able to vote in England, you have to register at your local council electoral registration office.Question 15: Where can the Bayeux tapestry be seen?Question 16: It is an offence not to have an MOT certificate if your vehicle is more than two years old or without car insurance.Question 17: Which British scientist showed that gravity applied to the whole universe?Question 18: What was the Spanish Armada?Question 19: During the English Civil War of 1642, England was split into two groups. What were they known as?Question 20: Which social networking websites are a popular way for people to stay in touch, share photos, and organise events?Question 21: Why is recycling important? Select TWO reasons.Question 22: Prince Philip is also known as:Question 23: What are the key roles of school governors and school boards? (Select THREE)Question 24: On which date is the birth of Jesus Christ celebrated?

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Who introduced ‘shampooing’ in Britain?

Correct Answer: Sake Dean Mahomet

Sake Dean Mahomet (1759–1851) introduced "shampooing" to Britain. Born in India, he came to Britain and opened the first Indian restaurant in London (the Hindoostane Coffee House, 1810). He later moved to Brighton, where he opened a "shampooing" vapour bath — a form of therapeutic Indian head massage.

His treatments became very popular and he was appointed "Shampooing Surgeon" to both King George IV and King William IV. The word "shampoo" derives from the Hindi word chāmpo, meaning "to massage." Sake Dean Mahomet is celebrated as a pioneer of multiculturalism and an important figure in British social history.