Ranks & Requirements
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📜 Scout Law & Oath
US. History
Scouting Facts
100

What is the second rank after Scout?

Tenderfoot

100

What’s the name of the knot used to tie two ropes together?

square knot

100

What is the Scout motto?

"Be Prepared"

100

Who was the first president of the United States?

George Washington

100

What is the highest rank a Scout can earn in the Boy Scouts?

Eagle Scout


200

How many total ranks are there in Scouts BSA?

7

200

What should you always do before starting a campfire?  

What is clear the area of debris.

200

What are the first three points of the Scout Law?

Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful

200

In what year did the United States declare its independence?

1776

200

What type of animal is the Boy Scouts' mascot?

A wolf

300

What is the leadership position that deals with books?

Librarian

300

What does “Leave No Trace” mean?

Leave nature as you found it; don’t leave trash or damage.

300

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.

300

What is the name of the ship that carried the Pilgrims to America in 1620?

Mayflower

300

What is the name of the Boy Scouts' symbol?

Fleur-de-lis

400

What is the name of the meeting where you talk about your progress with the Scoutmaster?

Scoutmaster Conference

400

What’s the best way to protect your food from animals while camping?  

store it in a bear bag or bear canister.

400

How many words are in the Scout Oath?

 12

400

What event happened on July 20, 1969, that marked a milestone in American history?

The Moon Landing (Apollo 11)

400

Who is the founder of the Boy Scouts?  

Robert Baden-Powell

500

Name one Eagle-required merit badge that deals with physical health.

Personal Fitness or First Aid

500

Name 3 items from the 10 essentials for outdoor safety.

Pocketknife, first Aid Kit, extra Clothing, rain gear, water bottle, flashlight, trail food, matches and fire starter, sun protection, map and compass




500

What do the three fingers in the Scout sign represent?

Duty to God and country, others, and self.

500

Which U.S. president issued the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863?

Abraham Lincoln

500

What year was the Boy Scouts of America created?

1910