Trivia Quiz on British Honours
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A ready-made history and general-knowledge quiz that you can use in virtual and in-person events (Zoom, Teams, YouTube Live, Twitch, conferences, meetings, classrooms, etc.)
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From knighthoods and gallantry medals to OBEs and MBEs, this quiz explores the traditions, titles, and notable recipients of the British honours system. Ideal for fans of history, sport, music, and literature who love a good challenge.
Step into the world of the British honours system with a team-ready trivia experience that spans knighthoods, orders, and gallantry awards, plus the celebrated (and notorious) figures associated with them. You’ll encounter questions on mottos like “For Valour,” honorary titles, and landmark firsts across sport, music, literature, and public life—mixing quick wins with deeper cuts to keep every round exciting. It’s perfect for classrooms, pub nights, company icebreakers, or live streams—play it in groups over Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, YouTube Live, Twitch, or Kick, and keep the friendly rivalry alive. The difficulty scales nicely for mixed audiences, making it accessible to newcomers while still surprising seasoned history buffs. Host as a single long session or split into short rounds, and toggle leaderboards for spotlight moments. Whether you’re celebrating a national day, warming up a meeting, or just testing your general knowledge, this set delivers a polished, fast-paced tour of modern and historical honours culture.
1. Which author whose name means flowering tree got OBE
A) Arthur Conan Doyle – mystery writer
B) Ngaio Marsh – mystery writer
C) Agatha Christie – mystery writer
D) J.K. Rowling – novelist
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2. Which former member of the group 'Cream' received the OBE in 1995
A) Ginger Baker
B) Eric Clapton
C) Jack Bruce
D) Steve Winwood
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3. What WW II British medal carries the words For Gallantry
A) Victoria Cross
B) George Cross
C) George Medal
D) Distinguished Service Order
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4. Who was the American millionaire, given an honorary knighthood in 1980
A) Howard Hughes
B) Ted Turner
C) Bill Gates
D) John Paul Getty Jr
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5. Which knight is conductor with the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra?
A) Sir Colin Davis
B) Sir Simon Rattle
C) Andris Nelsons
D) Gustavo Dudamel
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6. Following His Honorary Knighthood, What Letters Is Bob Geldof Entitled To Put After His Name
A) OBE
B) CBE
C) KBE
D) MBE
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7. Which two words are inscribed on a Victoria Cross?
A) For Honour
B) To the Brave
C) For Valour
D) In Valor We Trust
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8. In 1979 which English art historian was exposed as a one-time Soviet spy and stripped of his knighthood?
A) Kim Philby
B) Donald Maclean
C) Guy Burgess
D) Anthony Blunt
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9. Which darts player became the first in his sport to receive an MBE in 1989?
A) Phil Taylor
B) John Lowe
C) Jocky Wilson
D) Eric Bristow
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10. Who was the first footballer to be knighted in this country?
A) Sir Bobby Charlton
B) Sir Tom Finney
C) Sir Stanley Matthews
D) Sir Alex Ferguson
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11. Who Was The First Footballer To Receive A Knighthood?
A) Sir Tom Finney
B) Sir Matt Busby
C) Sir Stanley Matthews
D) Sir Bobby Charlton
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