Scout Knowledge
What is the Scout Motto?
Be prepared
What is the best way to clean a minor cut or scrape?
Soap and clean water.
What classic saying helps you remember how to tie a basic Square Knot?
Right over left, left over right.
What is the highest rank a youth Scout can achieve in the Boy Scouts of America?
Eagle
What type of miniature wooden car race is a famous annual tradition for Cub Scouts?
Pinewood Derby.
How many points are in the Scout law?
12
What do the letters "R.I.C.E." stand for when treating a sprained ankle?
Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation
What knot is famous for creating a fixed, secure loop at the end of a rope that won't slip?
The Bowline.
What year were girls allowed into BSA?
2019
True or False: You must earn a specific number of merit badges to reach the rank of Eagle Scout.
21
What hand do Scouts traditionally use to shake hands with each other?
Left Hand
What type of heat-related illness is a medical emergency characterized by hot, dry skin and a lack of sweating?
Heat stroke.
What standard outdoor practice tells you to pack out your trash and respect wildlife?
Leave No Trace.
In what country did the worldwide Scouting movement begin?
Great Britain (England).
What basic hitch knot is used to start and finish most lashings when building camp structures?
Clove Hitch.
How many Eagles has this troop honored since being founded?
10.
What should you apply directly to a wound to stop severe bleeding?
Direct pressure (using a clean cloth or bandage).
Name two of the three things needed to start a campfire (the fire triangle).
Fuel, Heat, and Oxygen.
Who founded the worldwide Scouting movement in 1907?
Robert Baden-Powell.
What is the traditional name for the large, overnight outdoor gathering of multiple Scout troops held every few years?
Camporee/Jamboree
What secret, national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America uses an arrow as its primary symbol and focuses on camp service?
The Order of the Arrow.
What does the survival acronym "S.T.O.P." stand for if you suddenly find yourself lost in the woods?
Stop, Think, Observe, Plan.
Which direction does a standard compass needle always point toward?
North
What was the name of the island where the very first Scout camp was held in 1907?
Brownsea Island.
What is the award you get for completing Cub Scouts?
Arrow of Light.