World Centres
How many world centres are there?
Answer: 5
How many provinces and territories in Canada have Guiding units.
Answer: All 10 provinces and three territories
Which country was the first to have a Girl Guide community?
Answer: United Kingdom
Name one WAGGGS global campaign or program.
Answer: Stop the Violence, Surf Smart, Be the Change, and Free Being Me.
You’ve gone to Oregon, USA to do a Girl Scouts astronomy adventure camp. You want a chocolate that costs $1. You grab your dollar from your pocket- is it a bill or a coin?
Answer: A bill
In what continent is there no world centre?
Answer: Australia, South America, Antarctica
How many countries around the world have Guiding communities?
a. 100 b. 150 c. 300
Answer: b. 150
Who was the founder of the Girl Guide movement?
Answer: Agnes Baden-Powell
“Surf Smart” is an international WAGGGS campaign about what?
a. Active living
b. Creating a positive online presence
c. Surfing the ocean waves
Answer: b. Creating a positive online presence
You’ve fallen in love with a Guiding sweatshirt that costs 30 Euros, what world centre might you be visiting?
Answer: Our Chalet in Switzerland
All aboard your double-decker bus! You’ve arrived in London, England. You’re about to
start a three-day Guiding extravaganza! But first, what’s the name of the world centre you are heading to?
Answer: Pax Lodge
Why do we celebrate World Thinking Day?
Answer: To celebrate Guiding and think about our sisters around the world
When did Girl Guides come to Canada?
Answer: 1910
What was the goal of WAGGGS’ “Free Being Me” program?
Answer: To boost body confidence
You’re visiting Sangam and want to by a World Centre crest. What currency will you use?
Answer: Rupees
What is the name of the world centre in India?
Answer: Sangam
How many people are part of the global Guiding community?
a. 100 million b. 1 million c. 10 million
Answer: c. 10 million
What was created in 1928 at the 5th International Guiding Conference?
Answer: WAGGGS
What issue does WAGGGS raise awareness about every year with the 16 Days of Activism campaign?
Answer: Gender-based violence
You’ve just bought a tea in London and the cashier asked for “70P”. What is she asking for?
Answer: 70 pence (similar to cents)