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 for personal safety during outings and in your neighborhood, and demonstrate its use on a troop or patrol outing.
req. 5A
It 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 was Scouts BSA created?
2019
How many ranks are there in Scouts?
7
Describe the 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
Explain the rules for safe and responsible hiking on both highways and cross-country, in the daytime and at night.
req. 5C
On highways, hikers must walk single-file facing traffic, wear bright, reflective clothing, and carry a light at night
Kangaroos & gorillas gather in these groups (as do Boy 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 the importance of hiking on trails or durable surfaces, and provide examples of durable surfaces observed on an outing
req. 5d
Hiking on trails or 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 Scout's life?
A scouting magazine
In The Legend of Zelda series, what is the name of the kingdom where most of the games take place?
Hyrule
How many different editions of the BSA handbook are there?
14
When are you too old to be a Scout?
18
req. 3A Demonstrate a practical use of the square knot
req. 3B Demonstrate a practical use of two half-hitches.
Extra points if you can tie them
The square knot is used to join two ropes of equal diameter. It is most suitable for non-critical applications where the rope is not under a heavy or constant load.
The two half-hitches knot is used to secure a rope to a pole, post, or ring. It is also used to finish off other types of knots.
How many presidents achieved the rank of eagle scout?
One
What is the name of the fictional language spoken by the Na'vi in Avatar?
Na'vi