Scouting History
Who started the Boy Scouts of America?
Robert Baden-Powell
OR
W. D. Boyce
What is the difference between Scouts BSA and Boy Scouts of America?
Scouts BSA is girls
Boy Scouts of America is boys
Explain the importance of using the buddy system
req. 5A
Ensures no one is alone in an emergency, preventing incidents like getting lost, injured, or incapacitated without help
What Troop are we part of?
Troop 99
What is the name of the fictional African country in Black Panther?
Wakanda
What year did Boy Scouts of America change to Scouting America?
2025
How many ranks are there in Scouts?
7
Describe at least 3 appropriate actions to take if you get lost on a hike or campout.
req. 5B
Yell, use a whistle, GPS, Cell phone, signal mirror
Which Eagle Scout directed an indiana Jones movie
Steven Spielberg
In Marvel, what is the name of Thor’s hammer?
Mjolnir
Name a famous person who was a boy scout.
Buzz Aldrin
Neil Armstrong
Michael Jordan
Martin Luther King Jr.
Jack Black
Bon Jovi
Harrison Ford
George Bush
Bill Clinton
(any of these are fine. If an answer is not on here, google it to make sure)
What is the highest rank in BSA?
Eagle Scout
What is the recommended immediate action for treating a minor thermal (heat) burn?
req. 4A
Cool the burn with cool running water for 10 min, do not apply ointment until the skin is cool to avoid trapping heat.
Kangaroos & gorillas gather in these groups (as do Scouts).
Troops
Which actor played Spider-Man in the new movies
What year was the Boy Scout program started?
1910
What is the most commonly learned knot?
Square
Explain at least 2 reasons why you should hike on trails or durable surfaces, and provide examples of at least 2 durable surfaces observed on an outing
req. 5D
Hiking on durable surfaces is important to minimize environmental impact by preventing soil erosion, protecting plants and animal habitats, and stopping the spread of invasive species.
Examples of durable surfaces include established trails, bare rock, sand, gravel, dry grasses, and packed snow.
What is the name of the fish pond at the Rod & Gun Club?
Uncas Pond
In The Legend of Zelda series, what is the name of the kingdom where most of the games take place?
Hyrule
Name at least two BSA high adventure camps
Philmont Scout Ranch (New Mexico)
Florida National High Adventure Sea Base (Florida)
Northern Tier (Canada)
Summit Bechtel Reserve (West Virginia)
What is the only rank that does not require a board of review?
Scout Rank
What are the three knots required for Tenderfoot?
Req 3A, B, C
How many presidents achieved the rank of eagle scout?
One
(Gerald R. Ford)
What is the name of the fictional language spoken by the Na'vi in Avatar?
Na'vi