Order of the British Empire Quiz - 19 Trivia Questions!

Learn about the prestigious Order of the British Empire and its history of honoring individuals for their exceptional contributions to society. Test your knowledge of notable recipients and their achievements.

Who may display a circlet around their coat of arms?

Knights, Dames and Commanders of the Order
The King's Grandsons
Those who are Knights of the Order
The Knights of the Order of St Michael and St George

Which British monarch founded the Order of the British Empire?

George V
Elizabeth I
The Queen Mother
Queen Victoria

What are the two colours on the Order of the British Empire lapel pin?

Grey and black
Blue and red
Black and white
Pink and grey

Which English author declined the offer of membership of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1951?

George Bernard Shaw
John Steinbeck
C. S. Lewis
Robert Frost

Which author described the Order of the British Empire as 'a preposterous charade'?

John Boyne
J. G. Ballard
Peter O. Wilson
David Levy

Which member of the Beatles was knighted in 1997?

Paul McCartney
George Harrison
John Lennon

What is the nickname of the British Empire Medal?

The Golden Globe
The Silver Jubilee
The Empire of the Globe
The Gong

What are the crossed leaves on the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry?

Oak leaves
Golden
Orange and red
Red and green

Which Irish broadcaster was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 2005?

Terry Wogan
Jim Murray
John O'Sullivan
John Sullivan

In which cathedral is the Chapel of the Order of St Michael and St George?

York
St Paul's
St Pancras International
St Peter's

What do members of the Order of St George wear on important occasions?

Jackets
A cap
Vestments
Shorts

What was the first medal to be awarded for gallantry in the British armed forces?

Gold Star
George Medal
The Military Cross
Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal

How many Knights Grand Cross are there in the Order of the British Empire?

About 15,000
About 1,500
About 20,000
300

Who was the last British monarch to be the Grand Master of the Order of St Michael and St George?

Queen Mary
The Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth
Elizabeth

Which animals are depicted on the collar worn by Knights and Dames Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George?

Turtles
Birds
Bears
Lions

Who was the leader of the Malayan People's Anti-Japanese Army during World War II?

Chin Peng
Zhang Yimou
Cheng Xiaoping
Yang Liwei

How many points are there on the star worn by Knights Templar?

Eight
Seven
Four
Six

What colour is the cross on the Order of the British Empire badge?

Red
Blue
Black
White

Who was the first Air Chief Marshal to be appointed to the post of Chief of the Air Staff in 1981?

Sir John McDonnell
Sir John Hall
Sir Christopher Leaver
Sir John McKinley
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