Life in the UK test practice question · History
Charles II was interested in science. Which scientific society did he give a royal charter in 1662?
Answer options
- The British Museum
- The Royal Academy of Arts
- The Royal SocietyCorrect
- The National Trust
Answer: The Royal Society
The Royal Society was formed in 1660 and got its royal charter from Charles II in 1662. Isaac Newton later became its president.
Checked 8 November 2026