Scout Basics
This is the first rank in Scouts BSA.
Scout
What’s the name of the knot used to start lashings?
Clove Hitch
What’s the highest rank in Scouts BSA?
Eagle
What animal is used in the BSA logo?
Eagle
What is the Scout Motto
Be Prepared
How many points are in the Scout Law?
12
What do you use to start a fire?
tinder, kindling, and fuel wood
How many merit badges are required for Eagle?
21
Who founded the Boy Scouts?
Robert Baden-Powell
What is the color of the background on the Eagle Scout rank patch?
Red
What is the Scout Motto?
Be Prepared
What can you use to put out a fire?
a fire extinguisher, water, or dirt
What is the minimum number of merit badges required to earn the Star rank?
6
What year was the Boy Scouts of America founded?
1910
Recite the scout Oath
On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
What is the Scout Slogan?
Do a good turn daily.
What color are contour lines on a topographic map?
Brown
How long must you serve in a leadership role for Star rank?
4 months
What was the first merit badge ever issued?
Cooking
How many merit badges do you need for the rank of First Class
List all points of the scout law in under 5 seconds.
Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.
What knot is best for tying a rope to a tree under tension?
taut-line hitch
What must every scout do for each rank advancement (besides skills and merit badges)?
Scoutmaster conference and a Board of Review
What is the name of the BSA’s national high-adventure base in New Mexico?
Philmont Scout Ranch
What year did the Boy Scouts of America first allow girls to join Scouts BSA?
2019