Scouting History
This man is credited with creating the Scouting movement and was called the Chief Scout of the world.
Who was Baden-Powell?
This knot is used to join two ropes of the same diameter together.
What is a reef knot?
On a hike you should always have one of these to carry your necessities.
What is a day pack (small backpack?)
The first line is "On my honour, I promise to do my best". The next line is this.
What is "to do my duty to God and the Queen?
In this country, Scouts belong to The Scout Association
What is the United Kingdom?
Although there were Scout troops in Canada as early as 1908, the first national organization was not formed until this year.
What was 1914?
Used to make a temporary eye or loop in the end of a rope, this knot is frequently used as a rescue sling.
What is a bowline?
When lighting a fire, it is a necessity to always have this close by.
What is something to extinguish the fire with?
We promise to help other people with this frequency.
What is "at all times"?
What is the World Scout Jamboree?
What was 1998?
A clove hitch is commonly used for this purpose.
What is tying a rope around a pole or tree?
Upon arriving at camp, the first two things that must be acquired or set up, are these.
What are shelter and water?
...and to carry out the spirit of the Scout Law, which is this.
What is, a Scout is... helpful and trustworthy, kind and cheerful, considerate and clean, and wise in the use of all resources.
This body oversees Scouting around the world.
What is the World Organization of the Scout Movement?
This Ontario town was once host to the 8th World Scout Jamboree in 1955, the first World Jamboree in the "New World".
What is Niagara-On-The-Lake?
This bend is most commonly used in the troop to join the flag to a halyard.
What is a sheet bend?
When going out on any watercraft, first you must make sure that you have and are wearing an appropriate one of these.
What is a PFD?
These three duties are implied in the scout promise.
What are Duty to God, Duty to Self and Duty to others?
This piece of clothing is the predominant identifying characteristic of Scouts worldwide.
What is a Necker?
In 1929, scouts around the world were asked to each donate a penny. The money raised was used to buy this.
What is a Rolls Royce and a Camper trailer for Baden-Powell.
A Sheepshank is a knot used for this purpose.
What is to temporarily shorten a rope?
This structure, made out of snow, when "dug out", can be your home in the winter.
What is a quinzhee?
In years gone by, this is what the Scout Promise required you to obey.
What is the Scout Law?
Scouting takes place in this many countries, currently.
What is 216?