The Queen's Birthday Honours list published

The Queen's Birthday Honours list published

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Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript highlights various individuals receiving honors, including Katie Cutler for her charitable work, Lenny Henry for his contributions to comedy, and Kevin Spacey for his services to British theater. It also mentions Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch receiving awards. In sports, Gareth Edwards, Frank Lampard, and Jonny Wilkinson are recognized. The honors list shows increased diversity, with more women and ethnic minorities being acknowledged. The narrative emphasizes the recognition of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main achievement of Katie Cutler that led to her receiving the British Empire Medal?

She won a talent competition.

She starred in a popular TV show.

She set up a global nail salon brand.

She raised over £300,000 for a pensioner.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which actor feels like an adopted son due to his honorary knighthood for services to British theater?

Eddie Redmayne

Kevin Spacey

Benedict Cumberbatch

Lenny Henry

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who among the following received a CBE for their contributions?

Frank Lampard

James Anderson

Jonny Wilkinson

Gareth Edwards

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the honors list was made up of women for only the second time in history?

60%

51%

45%

70%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Shelmadine Reed was recognized with an MBA for her achievements in which field?

Nail salon brand

Theater

Sports

Film industry

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