Scout History
How many Scout Ranks are there?
Seven
What is the first step in providing 1st Aid?
Make sure the scene is safe to enter.
What is the purpose of whipping a rope?
To prevent the rope from fraying or unraveling.
What direction does a compass normally point?
Magnetic North
True or False: A leadership position is required to earn 1st Class Rank.
False
What is the name of our Council?
Greater Los Angeles Area Council
How to control minor bleeding?
Direct pressure to wound.
What kind of know is used to make a loop at the end of a rope?
Bowline
What are the three classification for swimmers?
1) Non-Swimmer
2) Beginner Swimmer
3) Swimmer
What is An Application For Merit Badge commonly called?
A Blue Card
The name of the founder of Boy Scouts?
Sir Robert Baden Powell. Established 1907.
What is an open fracture?
A broken bone that has torn through the skin.
Name the 7 knots Scouts are required to know by the time they reach 1st Class.
1) Square Knot 2) Sheet Bend
3) Two Half Hitches 4) Taunt Line
5) Bowline 6) Clove Hitch 7) Timber Hitch
How many folds are there in a properly folded U.S. Flag
13
How many Eagle required merit badges are need for the Eagle Scout Rank?
14
How many BSA National Camps are there?
4. Philmont, Northern Tier,
Florida Sea Base, Bechtel Summit
How do you treat a sprained or strained ankle.
R.I.C.E. Rest, Ice, Compression, & Elevation.
What kind of knot is used to finish a lashing?
Clove Hitch
What is the fuel process (order) to start a wood fire?
1) Tinder
2) Kindling
3) Main Fuel
What is the minimum amount of Merit Badges required for the Eagle Scout Rank?
21
Where was the 1st National Jamboree?
Washington D.C. (National Mall) June 30th to July 9, 1937
What are the 4 steps to treat minor cut?
1. Stop bleeding
2. Clean with soap and water
3. Apply antibacterial ointment or cream
4. Cover with bandage or dressing
Name the three basic lashings Scouts must know by the time they are 1st Class.
1) Square Lashing
2) Diagonal Lashing
3) Shear Lashing
What is the E.D.G.E. method stand for?
1) Explain
2) Demonstrate
3) Guide
4) Enable
How many Merit Badges are there in 2024?
138