How many Scout ranks are there?
7
Who founded Boy Scouting?
Lord Robert Baden Powell
How many white stripes are on the American Flag?
6
What was the date the United States gained independence from Great Britain?
July 4th 1776
How many merit badges must you earn for Eagle and how many are Eagle required?
21 and 13
When hiking on a road or heavily traveled area, how should a group of Scouts be walking?
Single file
Which hand do you use for the Scout handshake and why?
Left hand, because it is closest to your heart
What do the letters PFD stand for?
Personal Flotation Device
The needle on a compass will always point toward what?
Magnetic North
What are 3 reasons to stop CPR?
1. Exhaustion
2. Patient recovers
3. Help arrives
Name the 3 BSA swimming classifications.
1. Non-swimmer
2. Beginner
3. Swimmer
What is the 1st state?
Delaware
What do the two stars on the Scout badge symbolize?
Truth and Knowledge
The North Star is located in which constellation?
Little Dipper
In First Aid, what does RICE stand for and when is it used?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Used in strains and sprains
What direction is 315 degrees on a compass?
Northwest
What does it mean when someone says a tree is deciduous?
The tree loses its leaves every year
What is the capital of Pennsylvania?
Harrisburg
What color on the American Flag is associated with vigilance, justice, and perseverance?
Blue
In the name, Washington, D.C., what does the “D.C.” stand for?
District of Columbia
What year was Scouting founded?
1908
What is the motto that appears on all United States currency?
"In God we trust"
Who wrote the National Anthem?
Francis Scott Key
In what state is Philmont Scout Ranch located?
New Mexico
Who brought Scouting to the United States and what year?
William Boyce and 1910