Scout History
Who is the founder of scouts?
Lord Baden Powell
What is used for the treatment of blisters?
Moleskin
What are the two knots used on a tent that is staked down?
Taut-line hitch and 2 half hitches
What is the third point of the outdoor code?
To be considerate in your outdoor manner
What is the Bill of Rights?
It is the first ten amendments in the constitution
What year was Scouts of America founded?
1910
What is a third degree burn?
Burned away or charred flesh.
What knot is used to start a diagonal lashing?
Timber hitch
On a compass how many degrees is southwest?
225 degrees
Which color on the American Flag is known for vigilance, justice, and perseverance?
The color blue
What year were girls aloud to join Scouts?
1971
What are two ways to stop severe bleeding?
Direct pressure and pressure points.
What knot can be considered to be a rescue knot?
The Bowline
How do you orient a map?
Place a compass on the map and rotate the map until the compass printed on the map is aligned with magnetic north
When hiking on trails/roads which way should you face?
Towards the traffic
Who brought Scouting to America?
William D. Boyce
What are "hurry" cases?
Stopped breathing, internal poising and internal bleeding
What is a sheepbend used for?
Joining two ropes (of diffrent sizes) together
What is another name for an evergreen tree?
Conifer
How many Eagle required merit badges must you earn for Eagle?
The year Scouts of America was founded in Great Britain.
What are the 4 steps in attempting a water rescue?
Reach, throw, row, go
What is the purpose of a sheepshank knot?
To shorten a rope
What color are poison Sumac berries?
White
In sea terms, what is the right side of a boat called?
The starboard