Life in the UK test practice question · History
Which saint came from Ireland and set up a monastery on the island of Iona, off the west coast of Scotland?
Answer options
- St ColumbaCorrect
- St Augustine
- St George
- St Andrew
Answer: St Columba
Columba settled on Iona around 563 with twelve companions. The monastery became a base for spreading Christianity in the north.
Checked 8 November 2026