Knots & Lashings
What knot ties 2 ropes of the same thickness?
Square Knot!
What direction is at 0 degrees on a compass?
North
What do you do first when you find someone hurt?
Check the scene for safety
What’s the Scout Motto?
Be Prepared
How many points are on the Scout Law?
12
What knot creates a loop that won't slip?
Bowline
Which term is for lines showing elevation?
Contour Lines
What’s the best way to stop bleeding?
Apply direct pressure
What’s the minimum number of people for safe swimming?
Two (Buddy System)
Who founded Scouting?
Robert Baden-Powell
What knot adjusts tension on a tent line?
Taut-line Hitch
How many degrees is in a full circle?
360 Degrees
What do you do for a sprained ankle?
R.I.C.E. – Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
Name one way to purify water in the wild?
Boil, filter, or iodine tablet
What year was the BSA founded?
1910
What lashing is used to make a tripod?
Tripod lashing
What’s the difference between magnetic and true north called?
Declination
How do you treat minor burns?
Cool water, no ointment or ice
What part of a fire do you build first?
Tinder
What is the highest rank in Boy Scouts?
Eagle Scout
What lashing joins 2 poles side by side?
Shear Lashing
What tool measures your pace count?
Pedometer (or pace beads)
What’s the universal emergency number in the U.S.?
911
What’s the “rule of threes” for survival?
3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food
What do the three fingers of the salute stand for?
Duty to God & Country, Others, Self