Scouting History
Who founded Scouting in America?
William D. Boyce
What is fusing a rope?
Stopping a rope from fraying by melting the fraying end with a flame.
How many total merit badges must be earned to earn the rank of Eagle?
21 total merit badges
In the BSA, how many ranks are there to earn?
7 ranks (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle)
What language is the most spoken overall in the world?
English: 360-400 million as a native language, 750 million as a second language, and 600-700 million as a foreign language.
Name one of the three presidents who signed Troop 1 Stow's charter.
The charter was signed by Woodrow Wilson, William Howard Taft, and Theodore Roosevelt.
What knot is used to start and finish lashings?
The clove hitch
How many total merit badges must be earned to earn the rank of Star?
6 merit badges
What is the fourth rank available to be earned?
The First Class rank (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, Eagle)
Where were the 2020 Olympics scheduled to be held?
The city of Tokyo, Japan
In the original Scouting For Boys handbook, there were three original ranks that could be earned: name one.
Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class
What knot is known as the "King of Knots" for its importance?
The bowline knot
What color around a merit badge patch's edge means it's not Eagle-required?
A green edge means it's not Eagle-required
In 2019, what percentage of scouts earned Eagle? (Guess within 5%)
What letter doesn't appear in any state's name?
The letter Q
Who is the honorary president of the BSA?
The current U.S. president
What knot is used to create an adjustable loop?
The taut-line hitch
Name one of the three most-earned merit badges in 2020.
Family Life, Citizenship in the Nation, and Citizenship in the World
You must complete the requirement "Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim" to earn what rank?
Second Class, Requirement 5a
Name one of the top three countries with the most tourists.
The countries France, Spain, and the United States
What year was Troop 1 Stow founded, and what year was it chartered?
It was founded in 1912, and chartered in 1916
What is a sheet bend used for?
Tying together two ropes of different width
Which one of these badges was an original merit badge: Bee Farming, Farm Management, or Automobile Study?
Bee Farming, it was discontinued in 1995
Name one of the two rank patches that don't have the words "BE PREPARED" on them.
The patches for Tenderfoot and Scout don't have the phrase on them.
What is the state bird of Massachusetts?
The black-capped chickadee