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Boy Scout Knowledge Trivia Quiz

This quiz is all about Boy Scouts in America.

A multiple-choice quiz by Explorador. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Explorador

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
32,751

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
913

Last 3 plays: Guest 73 (9/10), Guest 12 (10/10), Guest 184 (9/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. On the Boy Scout badge, there are two stars that symbolize virtues. What does one of them stand for? Hint

Truth

Trust

Health

Reverence

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Question 2 of 10

2. The Order of the Arrow is the Boy Scout's national honor society. To become a member, a Scout must be first elected and then complete a what? Hint

Survival Week

Board of Review

Camping Ordeal

Outdoors Knowledge Test

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Question 3 of 10

3. Boy Scouts take part in some high adventure activities. Which of these is not a high adventure base? Hint

Northern Tier

Philmont

Florida Sea Base

Cameron Scout Ranch

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Question 4 of 10

4. Prior to 2016, the US "New Scout" badge featured the scout emblem on a light brown background. What color was the emblem itself? Hint

Yellow

Black

Dark Brown

Tan

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Question 5 of 10

5. The Boy Scout movement was started in England by Lord Baden Powell. The first Boy Scout camp also took place in England, but on what island? Hint

Red River

Ireland

Brownsea

Jersey

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Question 6 of 10

6. To earn the rank of Star, one must be in a leadership role for about 4 months. Which of these is not a leadership role? Hint

Troop Scribe

Chaplain's Aide

Cheermaster

Historian

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Question 7 of 10

7. Endurance is a key in Scouting. Which of these merit badges does not require a 90-day program? Hint

Personal Fitness

Family Life

Environmental Science

Personal Management

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many points are there to the Boy Scout Law? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. A Scout is reverent. What is the religious award for Catholic Boy Scouts? Hint

Parvuli Dei

God and Family

Ad Altare Dei

God and Me

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Question 10 of 10

10. There is only one set of optional three merit badges required for Eagle. Which of these is not one of them? Hint

Hiking

Climbing

Swimming

Cycling

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On the Boy Scout badge, there are two stars that symbolize virtues. What does one of them stand for?

Answer: Truth

Other parts of the Scout badge are the eagle that represents our country, the olive branches and arrows for the willingness for peace but the need to fight for freedom, the shape of the badge showing the three points of the Scout oath, the shape of the scroll, showing that a Scout should do a good turn daily, and the other star stands for knowledge.

2. The Order of the Arrow is the Boy Scout's national honor society. To become a member, a Scout must be first elected and then complete a what?

Answer: Camping Ordeal

An OA Lodge is roughly equivalent to a BSA Council, and coincides with the geographical boundaries. An OA Chapter coincides with a BSA District within a Council. There really is no Troop equivalent, only the OA members within a Troop usually work together in the Brotherhood of Cheerful Service. Persons over the age of 21 (male AND female) in Troop leadership positions can be elected by the Troop to the OA, and must also complete the Ordeal, just as a Scout.

3. Boy Scouts take part in some high adventure activities. Which of these is not a high adventure base?

Answer: Cameron Scout Ranch

Northern Tier is a high adventure base focused on canoeing and boating, Philmont is focused on hiking and backpacking, and Florida Sea Base is focused on numerous water sports and activities.

4. Prior to 2016, the US "New Scout" badge featured the scout emblem on a light brown background. What color was the emblem itself?

Answer: Dark Brown

Up until 2016, the brown "New Scout" Badge was the first badge a Boy Scout wore, followed by Tenderfoot, Second, First, Star, Life, and Eagle. In 2016, this was replaced with a badge featuring a bright yellow emblem, and "Scout" became a rank in its own right.

5. The Boy Scout movement was started in England by Lord Baden Powell. The first Boy Scout camp also took place in England, but on what island?

Answer: Brownsea

The Boy Scouts were brought over to America by William Boyce and a group of business men who received a good turn from the Unknown Scout.

6. To earn the rank of Star, one must be in a leadership role for about 4 months. Which of these is not a leadership role?

Answer: Cheermaster

Some of the other positions are patrol leader, senior patrol leader, assistant senior patrol leader, librarian, troop historian, and quartermaster.

7. Endurance is a key in Scouting. Which of these merit badges does not require a 90-day program?

Answer: Environmental Science

For Family Life, you need to keep a track of the chores you perform in your family, for Personal Management you need to keep track of your spending, and for Personal Fitness you need to keep a 90-day plan.

8. How many points are there to the Boy Scout Law?

Answer: 12

The twelve points of the Scout Law are to be trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.

9. A Scout is reverent. What is the religious award for Catholic Boy Scouts?

Answer: Ad Altare Dei

Parvuli Dei is a religious award Cub Scouts can earn.

10. There is only one set of optional three merit badges required for Eagle. Which of these is not one of them?

Answer: Climbing

Source: Author Explorador

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