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570e4a0e0dc6ce1900204f20 | What type of uranium compounds are uranium trioxide and uranyl nitrate? | hexavalent | [
"Uranium\n\nNormal functioning of the kidney, brain, liver, heart, and other systems can be affected by uranium exposure, because, besides being weakly radioactive, uranium is a toxic metal. Uranium is also a reproductive toxicant. Radiological effects are generally local because alpha radiation, the primary form o... |
570e4a0e0dc6ce1900204f21 | At what temperature will grains of uranium metal spontaneously ignite in air? | room | [
"Uranium\n\nNormal functioning of the kidney, brain, liver, heart, and other systems can be affected by uranium exposure, because, besides being weakly radioactive, uranium is a toxic metal. Uranium is also a reproductive toxicant. Radiological effects are generally local because alpha radiation, the primary form o... |
570e4a7f0dc6ce1900204f27 | What is the name of the most widely used enrichment process? | gas centrifuge | [
"Uranium\n\nThe gas centrifuge process, where gaseous uranium hexafluoride (UF\n6) is separated by the difference in molecular weight between 235UF6 and 238UF6 using high-speed centrifuges, is the cheapest and leading enrichment process. The gaseous diffusion process had been the leading method for enrichment and w... |
570e4a7f0dc6ce1900204f28 | What compound is UF6? | uranium hexafluoride | [
"Uranium\n\nThe gas centrifuge process, where gaseous uranium hexafluoride (UF\n6) is separated by the difference in molecular weight between 235UF6 and 238UF6 using high-speed centrifuges, is the cheapest and leading enrichment process. The gaseous diffusion process had been the leading method for enrichment and w... |
570e4a7f0dc6ce1900204f29 | What enrichment process was used by the Manhattan Project? | gaseous diffusion | [
"Uranium\n\nThe gas centrifuge process, where gaseous uranium hexafluoride (UF\n6) is separated by the difference in molecular weight between 235UF6 and 238UF6 using high-speed centrifuges, is the cheapest and leading enrichment process. The gaseous diffusion process had been the leading method for enrichment and w... |
570e4a7f0dc6ce1900204f2a | In the gaseous diffusion process, what is diffused through a silver-zinc membrane? | uranium hexafluoride | [
"Uranium\n\nThe gas centrifuge process, where gaseous uranium hexafluoride (UF\n6) is separated by the difference in molecular weight between 235UF6 and 238UF6 using high-speed centrifuges, is the cheapest and leading enrichment process. The gaseous diffusion process had been the leading method for enrichment and w... |
570e4a7f0dc6ce1900204f2b | How does the weight of uranium-238 compare to that of uranium-235? | heavier | [
"Uranium\n\nThe gas centrifuge process, where gaseous uranium hexafluoride (UF\n6) is separated by the difference in molecular weight between 235UF6 and 238UF6 using high-speed centrifuges, is the cheapest and leading enrichment process. The gaseous diffusion process had been the leading method for enrichment and w... |
570e4e090dc6ce1900204f31 | What is uranium's symbol on the Periodic Table of Elements? | U | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium is a chemical element with symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-white metal in the actinide series of the periodic table. A uranium atom has 92 protons and 92 electrons, of which 6 are valence electrons. Uranium is weakly radioactive because all its isotopes are unstable (with half-liv... |
570e4e090dc6ce1900204f32 | What is the atomic number of uranium? | 92 | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium is a chemical element with symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-white metal in the actinide series of the periodic table. A uranium atom has 92 protons and 92 electrons, of which 6 are valence electrons. Uranium is weakly radioactive because all its isotopes are unstable (with half-liv... |
570e4e090dc6ce1900204f33 | What color is uranium? | silvery-white | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium is a chemical element with symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-white metal in the actinide series of the periodic table. A uranium atom has 92 protons and 92 electrons, of which 6 are valence electrons. Uranium is weakly radioactive because all its isotopes are unstable (with half-liv... |
570e4e090dc6ce1900204f34 | Of what series in the Periodic Table of Elements is uranium a part? | actinide | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium is a chemical element with symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-white metal in the actinide series of the periodic table. A uranium atom has 92 protons and 92 electrons, of which 6 are valence electrons. Uranium is weakly radioactive because all its isotopes are unstable (with half-liv... |
570e4e090dc6ce1900204f35 | How many valence electrons are contained in an atom of uranium? | 6 | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium is a chemical element with symbol U and atomic number 92. It is a silvery-white metal in the actinide series of the periodic table. A uranium atom has 92 protons and 92 electrons, of which 6 are valence electrons. Uranium is weakly radioactive because all its isotopes are unstable (with half-liv... |
570e4eaf0dc6ce1900204f3b | What non-metal elements does uranium notably not react to? | noble gases | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium metal reacts with almost all non-metal elements (with an exception of the noble gases) and their compounds, with reactivity increasing with temperature. Hydrochloric and nitric acids dissolve uranium, but non-oxidizing acids other than hydrochloric acid attack the element very slowly. When finel... |
570e4eaf0dc6ce1900204f3c | Along with nitric acids, what acids dissolve uranium? | Hydrochloric | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium metal reacts with almost all non-metal elements (with an exception of the noble gases) and their compounds, with reactivity increasing with temperature. Hydrochloric and nitric acids dissolve uranium, but non-oxidizing acids other than hydrochloric acid attack the element very slowly. When finel... |
570e4eaf0dc6ce1900204f3d | What coats uranium metal in air? | uranium oxide | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium metal reacts with almost all non-metal elements (with an exception of the noble gases) and their compounds, with reactivity increasing with temperature. Hydrochloric and nitric acids dissolve uranium, but non-oxidizing acids other than hydrochloric acid attack the element very slowly. When finel... |
570e4eaf0dc6ce1900204f3e | What is a notable form uranium ore is converted into after extraction? | uranium dioxide | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium metal reacts with almost all non-metal elements (with an exception of the noble gases) and their compounds, with reactivity increasing with temperature. Hydrochloric and nitric acids dissolve uranium, but non-oxidizing acids other than hydrochloric acid attack the element very slowly. When finel... |
570e4eaf0dc6ce1900204f3f | What reacts with finely divided uranium? | cold water | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium metal reacts with almost all non-metal elements (with an exception of the noble gases) and their compounds, with reactivity increasing with temperature. Hydrochloric and nitric acids dissolve uranium, but non-oxidizing acids other than hydrochloric acid attack the element very slowly. When finel... |
570e4f430dc6ce1900204f4f | During what war was uranium-235 first used to create nuclear weapons? | World War II | [
"Uranium\n\nDuring the later stages of World War II, the entire Cold War, and to a lesser extent afterwards, uranium-235 has been used as the fissile explosive material to produce nuclear weapons. Initially, two major types of fission bombs were built: a relatively simple device that uses uranium-235 and a more com... |
570e4f430dc6ce1900204f50 | From what isotope of uranium is plutonium-239 derived? | 238 | [
"Uranium\n\nDuring the later stages of World War II, the entire Cold War, and to a lesser extent afterwards, uranium-235 has been used as the fissile explosive material to produce nuclear weapons. Initially, two major types of fission bombs were built: a relatively simple device that uses uranium-235 and a more com... |
570e4f430dc6ce1900204f51 | What is mixed with tritium and experiences nuclear fusion in a fission/fusion bomb? | deuterium | [
"Uranium\n\nDuring the later stages of World War II, the entire Cold War, and to a lesser extent afterwards, uranium-235 has been used as the fissile explosive material to produce nuclear weapons. Initially, two major types of fission bombs were built: a relatively simple device that uses uranium-235 and a more com... |
570e4f430dc6ce1900204f52 | What is another name for a fission/fusion bomb? | thermonuclear weapon | [
"Uranium\n\nDuring the later stages of World War II, the entire Cold War, and to a lesser extent afterwards, uranium-235 has been used as the fissile explosive material to produce nuclear weapons. Initially, two major types of fission bombs were built: a relatively simple device that uses uranium-235 and a more com... |
570e4f430dc6ce1900204f53 | What does non-fissile mean? | unenriched | [
"Uranium\n\nDuring the later stages of World War II, the entire Cold War, and to a lesser extent afterwards, uranium-235 has been used as the fissile explosive material to produce nuclear weapons. Initially, two major types of fission bombs were built: a relatively simple device that uses uranium-235 and a more com... |
570e4fe50b85d914000d7e03 | What product of uranium was used as toner? | nitrate | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium was also used in photographic chemicals (especially uranium nitrate as a toner), in lamp filaments for stage lighting bulbs, to improve the appearance of dentures, and in the leather and wood industries for stains and dyes. Uranium salts are mordants of silk or wool. Uranyl acetate and uranyl fo... |
570e4fe50b85d914000d7e04 | Along with uranyl formate, what product of uranium is used in transmission electron microscopy? | Uranyl acetate | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium was also used in photographic chemicals (especially uranium nitrate as a toner), in lamp filaments for stage lighting bulbs, to improve the appearance of dentures, and in the leather and wood industries for stains and dyes. Uranium salts are mordants of silk or wool. Uranyl acetate and uranyl fo... |
570e4fe50b85d914000d7e05 | What light bulbs use lamp filaments containing uranium? | stage | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium was also used in photographic chemicals (especially uranium nitrate as a toner), in lamp filaments for stage lighting bulbs, to improve the appearance of dentures, and in the leather and wood industries for stains and dyes. Uranium salts are mordants of silk or wool. Uranyl acetate and uranyl fo... |
570e4fe50b85d914000d7e06 | Along with leather, what industry uses uranium in dyes and stains? | wood | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium was also used in photographic chemicals (especially uranium nitrate as a toner), in lamp filaments for stage lighting bulbs, to improve the appearance of dentures, and in the leather and wood industries for stains and dyes. Uranium salts are mordants of silk or wool. Uranyl acetate and uranyl fo... |
570e4fe50b85d914000d7e07 | In addition to wool, what is uranium salt a mordant of? | silk | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium was also used in photographic chemicals (especially uranium nitrate as a toner), in lamp filaments for stage lighting bulbs, to improve the appearance of dentures, and in the leather and wood industries for stains and dyes. Uranium salts are mordants of silk or wool. Uranyl acetate and uranyl fo... |
570e51b50b85d914000d7e21 | Of what nationality was Perrin? | French | [
"Uranium\n\nIn 1972, the French physicist Francis Perrin discovered fifteen ancient and no longer active natural nuclear fission reactors in three separate ore deposits at the Oklo mine in Gabon, West Africa, collectively known as the Oklo Fossil Reactors. The ore deposit is 1.7 billion years old; then, uranium-235... |
570e51b50b85d914000d7e22 | In what county was the Oklo mine located? | Gabon | [
"Uranium\n\nIn 1972, the French physicist Francis Perrin discovered fifteen ancient and no longer active natural nuclear fission reactors in three separate ore deposits at the Oklo mine in Gabon, West Africa, collectively known as the Oklo Fossil Reactors. The ore deposit is 1.7 billion years old; then, uranium-235... |
570e51b50b85d914000d7e23 | How old are the ore deposits in the Oklo mine? | 1.7 billion years | [
"Uranium\n\nIn 1972, the French physicist Francis Perrin discovered fifteen ancient and no longer active natural nuclear fission reactors in three separate ore deposits at the Oklo mine in Gabon, West Africa, collectively known as the Oklo Fossil Reactors. The ore deposit is 1.7 billion years old; then, uranium-235... |
570e51b50b85d914000d7e24 | When the Oklo mine ore deposits came into being, what percentage of uranium on Earth consisted of uranium-235? | 3% | [
"Uranium\n\nIn 1972, the French physicist Francis Perrin discovered fifteen ancient and no longer active natural nuclear fission reactors in three separate ore deposits at the Oklo mine in Gabon, West Africa, collectively known as the Oklo Fossil Reactors. The ore deposit is 1.7 billion years old; then, uranium-235... |
570e51b50b85d914000d7e25 | Where in the United States is there a nuclear waste repository? | Yucca Mountain | [
"Uranium\n\nIn 1972, the French physicist Francis Perrin discovered fifteen ancient and no longer active natural nuclear fission reactors in three separate ore deposits at the Oklo mine in Gabon, West Africa, collectively known as the Oklo Fossil Reactors. The ore deposit is 1.7 billion years old; then, uranium-235... |
570e52840b85d914000d7e2b | How many times more abundant than silver is uranium in the Earth's crust? | 40 | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium's average concentration in the Earth's crust is (depending on the reference) 2 to 4 parts per million, or about 40 times as abundant as silver. The Earth's crust from the surface to 25 km (15 mi) down is calculated to contain 1017 kg (2×1017 lb) of uranium while the oceans may contain 1013 kg (2... |
570e52840b85d914000d7e2c | How many kilograms of uranium may be contained in the oceans? | 1013 | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium's average concentration in the Earth's crust is (depending on the reference) 2 to 4 parts per million, or about 40 times as abundant as silver. The Earth's crust from the surface to 25 km (15 mi) down is calculated to contain 1017 kg (2×1017 lb) of uranium while the oceans may contain 1013 kg (2... |
570e52840b85d914000d7e2d | Why is the concentrate of uranium in farmland so high? | phosphate fertilizers | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium's average concentration in the Earth's crust is (depending on the reference) 2 to 4 parts per million, or about 40 times as abundant as silver. The Earth's crust from the surface to 25 km (15 mi) down is calculated to contain 1017 kg (2×1017 lb) of uranium while the oceans may contain 1013 kg (2... |
570e52840b85d914000d7e2e | What is the concentration of uranium in sea water? | 3 parts per billion | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium's average concentration in the Earth's crust is (depending on the reference) 2 to 4 parts per million, or about 40 times as abundant as silver. The Earth's crust from the surface to 25 km (15 mi) down is calculated to contain 1017 kg (2×1017 lb) of uranium while the oceans may contain 1013 kg (2... |
570e53ae0b85d914000d7e43 | What isotope of uranium has the most stability? | Uranium-238 | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium-238 is the most stable isotope of uranium, with a half-life of about 4.468×109 years, roughly the age of the Earth. Uranium-235 has a half-life of about 7.13×108 years, and uranium-234 has a half-life of about 2.48×105 years. For natural uranium, about 49% of its alpha rays are emitted by each o... |
570e53ae0b85d914000d7e44 | About how old is the Earth? | 4.468×109 years | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium-238 is the most stable isotope of uranium, with a half-life of about 4.468×109 years, roughly the age of the Earth. Uranium-235 has a half-life of about 7.13×108 years, and uranium-234 has a half-life of about 2.48×105 years. For natural uranium, about 49% of its alpha rays are emitted by each o... |
570e53ae0b85d914000d7e45 | What is the half-life of uranium-234? | 2.48×105 years | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium-238 is the most stable isotope of uranium, with a half-life of about 4.468×109 years, roughly the age of the Earth. Uranium-235 has a half-life of about 7.13×108 years, and uranium-234 has a half-life of about 2.48×105 years. For natural uranium, about 49% of its alpha rays are emitted by each o... |
570e53ae0b85d914000d7e46 | What fraction of the Earth's uranium was uranium-235 during the Earth's youth? | one-fifth | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium-238 is the most stable isotope of uranium, with a half-life of about 4.468×109 years, roughly the age of the Earth. Uranium-235 has a half-life of about 7.13×108 years, and uranium-234 has a half-life of about 2.48×105 years. For natural uranium, about 49% of its alpha rays are emitted by each o... |
570e53ae0b85d914000d7e47 | What percentage of the alpha rays of natural uranium are emitted by 234U? | 49% | [
"Uranium\n\nUranium-238 is the most stable isotope of uranium, with a half-life of about 4.468×109 years, roughly the age of the Earth. Uranium-235 has a half-life of about 7.13×108 years, and uranium-234 has a half-life of about 2.48×105 years. For natural uranium, about 49% of its alpha rays are emitted by each o... |
570e54c20b85d914000d7e4d | What happens to a majority of ingested uranium? | excreted | [
"Uranium\n\nMost ingested uranium is excreted during digestion. Only 0.5% is absorbed when insoluble forms of uranium, such as its oxide, are ingested, whereas absorption of the more soluble uranyl ion can be up to 5%. However, soluble uranium compounds tend to quickly pass through the body, whereas insoluble urani... |
570e54c20b85d914000d7e4e | Up to what percentage of uranyl ion can be absorbed when ingested? | 5% | [
"Uranium\n\nMost ingested uranium is excreted during digestion. Only 0.5% is absorbed when insoluble forms of uranium, such as its oxide, are ingested, whereas absorption of the more soluble uranyl ion can be up to 5%. However, soluble uranium compounds tend to quickly pass through the body, whereas insoluble urani... |
570e54c20b85d914000d7e4f | About what percentage of uranium oxide is absorbed when ingested? | 0.5% | [
"Uranium\n\nMost ingested uranium is excreted during digestion. Only 0.5% is absorbed when insoluble forms of uranium, such as its oxide, are ingested, whereas absorption of the more soluble uranyl ion can be up to 5%. However, soluble uranium compounds tend to quickly pass through the body, whereas insoluble urani... |
570e54c20b85d914000d7e50 | What does uranium have an affinity for? | phosphates | [
"Uranium\n\nMost ingested uranium is excreted during digestion. Only 0.5% is absorbed when insoluble forms of uranium, such as its oxide, are ingested, whereas absorption of the more soluble uranyl ion can be up to 5%. However, soluble uranium compounds tend to quickly pass through the body, whereas insoluble urani... |
570e54c20b85d914000d7e51 | Where does uranium accumulate in the body? | bone tissue | [
"Uranium\n\nMost ingested uranium is excreted during digestion. Only 0.5% is absorbed when insoluble forms of uranium, such as its oxide, are ingested, whereas absorption of the more soluble uranyl ion can be up to 5%. However, soluble uranium compounds tend to quickly pass through the body, whereas insoluble urani... |
570e5e200dc6ce1900204fb5 | How were the appointments to the Order of the British Empire made? | nomination of the self-governing Dominions of the Empire, the Viceroy of India, and the colonial governors | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAppointments to the Order of the British Empire were at first made on the nomination of the self-governing Dominions of the Empire, the Viceroy of India, and the colonial governors, as well as on nominations from within the United Kingdom. As the Empire evolved into the Commonwealth,... |
570e5e200dc6ce1900204fb6 | What evolved as the Commonwealth nominations continued? | Empire | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAppointments to the Order of the British Empire were at first made on the nomination of the self-governing Dominions of the Empire, the Viceroy of India, and the colonial governors, as well as on nominations from within the United Kingdom. As the Empire evolved into the Commonwealth,... |
570e5e200dc6ce1900204fb7 | What remained the head of state of the British Empire? | the monarch | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAppointments to the Order of the British Empire were at first made on the nomination of the self-governing Dominions of the Empire, the Viceroy of India, and the colonial governors, as well as on nominations from within the United Kingdom. As the Empire evolved into the Commonwealth,... |
570e5e200dc6ce1900204fb8 | Why did the oversea nominations discontinue? | established their own Orders | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAppointments to the Order of the British Empire were at first made on the nomination of the self-governing Dominions of the Empire, the Viceroy of India, and the colonial governors, as well as on nominations from within the United Kingdom. As the Empire evolved into the Commonwealth,... |
570e5e200dc6ce1900204fb9 | What countries established new orders? | Order of Australia, the Order of Canada, and the New Zealand Order of Merit | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAppointments to the Order of the British Empire were at first made on the nomination of the self-governing Dominions of the Empire, the Viceroy of India, and the colonial governors, as well as on nominations from within the United Kingdom. As the Empire evolved into the Commonwealth,... |
570e616f0dc6ce1900204fd1 | Who could wear a emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves? | Any individual made a member of the Order for gallantry | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAny individual made a member of the Order for gallantry could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge. It could not be awarded posthumously and was effectively replaced in 1974 with the Queen's Gallantry Medal. If recipients of t... |
570e616f0dc6ce1900204fd2 | What was the emblem? | two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAny individual made a member of the Order for gallantry could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge. It could not be awarded posthumously and was effectively replaced in 1974 with the Queen's Gallantry Medal. If recipients of t... |
570e616f0dc6ce1900204fd3 | What year was it replaced? | 1974 | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAny individual made a member of the Order for gallantry could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge. It could not be awarded posthumously and was effectively replaced in 1974 with the Queen's Gallantry Medal. If recipients of t... |
570e616f0dc6ce1900204fd4 | What kind of medal was replaced in 1974? | Queen's Gallantry Medal | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAny individual made a member of the Order for gallantry could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge. It could not be awarded posthumously and was effectively replaced in 1974 with the Queen's Gallantry Medal. If recipients of t... |
570e616f0dc6ce1900204fd5 | They continued to wear what the insignia of what? | lower grade with the oak leaves | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAny individual made a member of the Order for gallantry could wear an emblem of two crossed silver oak leaves on the same riband, ribbon or bow as the badge. It could not be awarded posthumously and was effectively replaced in 1974 with the Queen's Gallantry Medal. If recipients of t... |
570e62ae0dc6ce1900204fe5 | Who are appointed to citizens of nations? | Honorary knighthoods | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nHonorary knighthoods are appointed to citizens of nations where Queen Elizabeth II is not Head of State, and may permit use of post-nominal letters but not the title of Sir or Dame. Occasionally honorary appointees are, incorrectly, referred to as Sir or Dame - Bill Gates or Bob Geld... |
570e62ae0dc6ce1900204fe6 | Where was Queen Elizabeth ll not Head of State? | citizens of nations | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nHonorary knighthoods are appointed to citizens of nations where Queen Elizabeth II is not Head of State, and may permit use of post-nominal letters but not the title of Sir or Dame. Occasionally honorary appointees are, incorrectly, referred to as Sir or Dame - Bill Gates or Bob Geld... |
570e62ae0dc6ce1900204fe7 | What is honorary appointees are incorrectly referred to? | Sir or Dame | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nHonorary knighthoods are appointed to citizens of nations where Queen Elizabeth II is not Head of State, and may permit use of post-nominal letters but not the title of Sir or Dame. Occasionally honorary appointees are, incorrectly, referred to as Sir or Dame - Bill Gates or Bob Geld... |
570e62ae0dc6ce1900204fe8 | Who are examples of Sir of Dame? | Bill Gates or Bob Geldof | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nHonorary knighthoods are appointed to citizens of nations where Queen Elizabeth II is not Head of State, and may permit use of post-nominal letters but not the title of Sir or Dame. Occasionally honorary appointees are, incorrectly, referred to as Sir or Dame - Bill Gates or Bob Geld... |
570e62ae0dc6ce1900204fe9 | What is an example of irish broadcaster? | Terry Wogan | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nHonorary knighthoods are appointed to citizens of nations where Queen Elizabeth II is not Head of State, and may permit use of post-nominal letters but not the title of Sir or Dame. Occasionally honorary appointees are, incorrectly, referred to as Sir or Dame - Bill Gates or Bob Geld... |
570e63590dc6ce1900204fef | Who are the six officials of The Order? | Prelate; the Dean; the Secretary; the Registrar; the King of Arms; and the Usher | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Order has six officials: the Prelate; the Dean; the Secretary; the Registrar; the King of Arms; and the Usher. The Bishop of London, a senior bishop in the Church of England, serves as the Order's Prelate. The Dean of St Paul's is ex officio the Dean of the Order. The Order's Kin... |
570e63590dc6ce1900204ff0 | Who serves as the Order's Prelate? | The Bishop of London, a senior bishop in the Church of England | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Order has six officials: the Prelate; the Dean; the Secretary; the Registrar; the King of Arms; and the Usher. The Bishop of London, a senior bishop in the Church of England, serves as the Order's Prelate. The Dean of St Paul's is ex officio the Dean of the Order. The Order's Kin... |
570e63590dc6ce1900204ff1 | Who was The Dean of St. Paul? | ex officio the Dean of the Order | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Order has six officials: the Prelate; the Dean; the Secretary; the Registrar; the King of Arms; and the Usher. The Bishop of London, a senior bishop in the Church of England, serves as the Order's Prelate. The Dean of St Paul's is ex officio the Dean of the Order. The Order's Kin... |
570e63590dc6ce1900204ff2 | Who is not a member of the College of Arms? | The Order's King of Arms | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Order has six officials: the Prelate; the Dean; the Secretary; the Registrar; the King of Arms; and the Usher. The Bishop of London, a senior bishop in the Church of England, serves as the Order's Prelate. The Dean of St Paul's is ex officio the Dean of the Order. The Order's Kin... |
570e63590dc6ce1900204ff3 | What is the Usher of the Order? | Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Order has six officials: the Prelate; the Dean; the Secretary; the Registrar; the King of Arms; and the Usher. The Bishop of London, a senior bishop in the Church of England, serves as the Order's Prelate. The Dean of St Paul's is ex officio the Dean of the Order. The Order's Kin... |
570e669f0dc6ce1900205015 | Who was discontinued in the Commonwealth realms? | Appointments to the Order of the British Empire | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAppointments to the Order of the British Empire were discontinued in those Commonwealth realms that established a national system of honours and awards such as the Order of Australia, the Order of Canada, and the New Zealand Order of Merit. In many of these systems, the different lev... |
570e669f0dc6ce1900205016 | Who established a national system of honours and awards? | Order of Australia, the Order of Canada, and the New Zealand Order of Merit | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAppointments to the Order of the British Empire were discontinued in those Commonwealth realms that established a national system of honours and awards such as the Order of Australia, the Order of Canada, and the New Zealand Order of Merit. In many of these systems, the different lev... |
570e669f0dc6ce1900205017 | How were the different levels of award and honour reflected the imperial system? | Canada, Australia, and New Zealand | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAppointments to the Order of the British Empire were discontinued in those Commonwealth realms that established a national system of honours and awards such as the Order of Australia, the Order of Canada, and the New Zealand Order of Merit. In many of these systems, the different lev... |
570e669f0dc6ce1900205018 | What were the highest class? | Knights and Dames | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAppointments to the Order of the British Empire were discontinued in those Commonwealth realms that established a national system of honours and awards such as the Order of Australia, the Order of Canada, and the New Zealand Order of Merit. In many of these systems, the different lev... |
570e67880dc6ce1900205027 | Who were MBE'S? | The members of The Beatles | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe members of The Beatles were made MBEs in 1965. John Lennon justified the comparative merits of his investiture by comparing military membership in the Order: \"Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE [status] received theirs for heroism in the war – for killing p... |
570e67880dc6ce1900205028 | In what year was the Beatles made MBE's? | 1965 | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe members of The Beatles were made MBEs in 1965. John Lennon justified the comparative merits of his investiture by comparing military membership in the Order: \"Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE [status] received theirs for heroism in the war – for killing p... |
570e67880dc6ce1900205029 | Who compared military membership in the Order? | John Lennon | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe members of The Beatles were made MBEs in 1965. John Lennon justified the comparative merits of his investiture by comparing military membership in the Order: \"Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE [status] received theirs for heroism in the war – for killing p... |
570e67880dc6ce190020502a | Who said "lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE received thris for heroism in the war. | John Lennon | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe members of The Beatles were made MBEs in 1965. John Lennon justified the comparative merits of his investiture by comparing military membership in the Order: \"Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE [status] received theirs for heroism in the war – for killing p... |
570e67880dc6ce190020502b | When did John Lennon return his MBE insignia? | 25 November 1969 | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe members of The Beatles were made MBEs in 1965. John Lennon justified the comparative merits of his investiture by comparing military membership in the Order: \"Lots of people who complained about us receiving the MBE [status] received theirs for heroism in the war – for killing p... |
570e68670dc6ce1900205031 | Who was the most excellent Order of the British Empire? | order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is the \"order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy\", rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June ... |
570e68670dc6ce1900205032 | Who rewarded contributions to the arts and sciences? | "order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is the \"order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy\", rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June ... |
570e68670dc6ce1900205033 | When was the order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy established? | 4 June 1917 | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is the \"order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy\", rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June ... |
570e68670dc6ce1900205034 | Who established the chivalry of british constiutional monarchy? | King George V | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is the \"order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy\", rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June ... |
570e68670dc6ce1900205035 | Who is the recipient? | knight if male, or dame if female | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is the \"order of chivalry of British constitutional monarchy\", rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations and public service outside the Civil Service. It was established on 4 June ... |
570e69cb0dc6ce1900205045 | What was instituted to serve as a lower award granting recipients affiliation? | Medal of the Order of the British Empire | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAt the foundation of the Order, the \"Medal of the Order of the British Empire\" was instituted, to serve as a lower award granting recipients affiliation but not membership. In 1922, this was renamed the \"British Empire Medal\". It stopped being awarded by the United Kingdom as par... |
570e69cb0dc6ce1900205046 | In what year was the Medal of the Order of the British Empire established? | 1922 | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAt the foundation of the Order, the \"Medal of the Order of the British Empire\" was instituted, to serve as a lower award granting recipients affiliation but not membership. In 1922, this was renamed the \"British Empire Medal\". It stopped being awarded by the United Kingdom as par... |
570e69cb0dc6ce1900205047 | What was the medal renamed as? | British Empire Medal | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAt the foundation of the Order, the \"Medal of the Order of the British Empire\" was instituted, to serve as a lower award granting recipients affiliation but not membership. In 1922, this was renamed the \"British Empire Medal\". It stopped being awarded by the United Kingdom as par... |
570e69cb0dc6ce1900205048 | When was it stopped being rewarded? | 1993 | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAt the foundation of the Order, the \"Medal of the Order of the British Empire\" was instituted, to serve as a lower award granting recipients affiliation but not membership. In 1922, this was renamed the \"British Empire Medal\". It stopped being awarded by the United Kingdom as par... |
570e69cb0dc6ce1900205049 | How many BEM's were awarded for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee? | 293 | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nAt the foundation of the Order, the \"Medal of the Order of the British Empire\" was instituted, to serve as a lower award granting recipients affiliation but not membership. In 1922, this was renamed the \"British Empire Medal\". It stopped being awarded by the United Kingdom as par... |
570e6d560dc6ce190020504f | From what year could the Sovereign appoint a person as Commander, Officer or Member of the Order of the British Empire? | 1940 | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nFrom 1940, the Sovereign could appoint a person as a Commander, Officer or Member of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry for acts of bravery (not in the face of the enemy) below the level required for the George Medal. The grade was determined by the same criteria as usual,... |
570e6d560dc6ce1900205050 | Of what acts did the Members of the Order of the British Empire appoint? | below the level required for the George Medal | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nFrom 1940, the Sovereign could appoint a person as a Commander, Officer or Member of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry for acts of bravery (not in the face of the enemy) below the level required for the George Medal. The grade was determined by the same criteria as usual,... |
570e6d560dc6ce1900205051 | What grade was determined? | same criteria as usual, and not by the level of gallantry | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nFrom 1940, the Sovereign could appoint a person as a Commander, Officer or Member of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry for acts of bravery (not in the face of the enemy) below the level required for the George Medal. The grade was determined by the same criteria as usual,... |
570e6d560dc6ce1900205052 | When was the awards designated the Order of the British Empire for Gallantry? | 14 January 1958 | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nFrom 1940, the Sovereign could appoint a person as a Commander, Officer or Member of the Order of the British Empire for gallantry for acts of bravery (not in the face of the enemy) below the level required for the George Medal. The grade was determined by the same criteria as usual,... |
570e6eac0b85d914000d7eef | Who would prefix Sir, and Dames Grand Cross? | Knights Grand Cross and Knights Commander | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nKnights Grand Cross and Knights Commander prefix Sir, and Dames Grand Cross and Dames Commander prefix Dame, to their forenames.[b] Wives of Knights may prefix Lady to their surnames, but no equivalent privilege exists for husbands of Knights or spouses of Dames. Such forms are not u... |
570e6eac0b85d914000d7ef0 | Who would prefix Dame, to their forenames? | Dames Grand Cross | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nKnights Grand Cross and Knights Commander prefix Sir, and Dames Grand Cross and Dames Commander prefix Dame, to their forenames.[b] Wives of Knights may prefix Lady to their surnames, but no equivalent privilege exists for husbands of Knights or spouses of Dames. Such forms are not u... |
570e6eac0b85d914000d7ef1 | Who would prefix Lady to their surnames? | Wives of Knights | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nKnights Grand Cross and Knights Commander prefix Sir, and Dames Grand Cross and Dames Commander prefix Dame, to their forenames.[b] Wives of Knights may prefix Lady to their surnames, but no equivalent privilege exists for husbands of Knights or spouses of Dames. Such forms are not u... |
570e6eac0b85d914000d7ef2 | Such forms are not used by whom? | peers and princes | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nKnights Grand Cross and Knights Commander prefix Sir, and Dames Grand Cross and Dames Commander prefix Dame, to their forenames.[b] Wives of Knights may prefix Lady to their surnames, but no equivalent privilege exists for husbands of Knights or spouses of Dames. Such forms are not u... |
570e6eac0b85d914000d7ef3 | Who wouldn't use the title Sir of Dame? | Clergy of the Church of England or the Church of Scotland | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nKnights Grand Cross and Knights Commander prefix Sir, and Dames Grand Cross and Dames Commander prefix Dame, to their forenames.[b] Wives of Knights may prefix Lady to their surnames, but no equivalent privilege exists for husbands of Knights or spouses of Dames. Such forms are not u... |
570e6ff20dc6ce190020506b | Who has set honours awarded by the President of India? | India | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nIndia, while remaining an active member of the Commonwealth, chose as a republic to institute its own set of honours awarded by the President of India who holds a republican position some consider similar to that of the monarch in Britain. These are commonly referred to as the Padma ... |
570e6ff20dc6ce190020506c | Who holds a republican position some consider to monarch of Britain? | President of India | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nIndia, while remaining an active member of the Commonwealth, chose as a republic to institute its own set of honours awarded by the President of India who holds a republican position some consider similar to that of the monarch in Britain. These are commonly referred to as the Padma ... |
570e6ff20dc6ce190020506d | What is referred to as the Padma Awards? | President of India who holds a republican position some consider similar to that of the monarch in Britain | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nIndia, while remaining an active member of the Commonwealth, chose as a republic to institute its own set of honours awarded by the President of India who holds a republican position some consider similar to that of the monarch in Britain. These are commonly referred to as the Padma ... |
570e6ff20dc6ce190020506e | What does the Padma Awards consist of? | Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nIndia, while remaining an active member of the Commonwealth, chose as a republic to institute its own set of honours awarded by the President of India who holds a republican position some consider similar to that of the monarch in Britain. These are commonly referred to as the Padma ... |
570e6ff20dc6ce190020506f | What does not carry any decoration or insignia that can be worn on the person? | Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nIndia, while remaining an active member of the Commonwealth, chose as a republic to institute its own set of honours awarded by the President of India who holds a republican position some consider similar to that of the monarch in Britain. These are commonly referred to as the Padma ... |
570e718c0dc6ce1900205075 | How many Knights are in The Order? | 300 Knights and Dames Grand Cross | [
"Order_of_the_British_Empire\n\nThe Order is limited to 300 Knights and Dames Grand Cross, 845 Knights and Dames Commander, and 8,960 Commanders. There are no limits applied to the total number of members of the fourth and fifth classes, but no more than 858 Officers and 1,464 Members may be appointed per year. For... |
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