The Official Boy Scout Troop 65 Web-Quiz-Challenge

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The Official Boy Scout Troop 65 Web-quiz-challenge - Quiz

This is a fun, and exciting quiz about Boy Scout history and random trivia.

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1.

What is the BSA's birthday, which was the day BSA was incorporated?
- A.
  
  January 1st, 1910
- B.
  
  July 4th, 1888
- C.
  
  December 5th, 1967
- D.
  
  February 8th, 1910
- E.
  
  February 12th, 1913
Correct Answer
D. February 8th, 1910

Explanation
The correct answer is February 8th, 1910. This date represents the incorporation of the BSA (Boy Scouts of America). It is the official date when the organization was legally established and recognized.

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2.

What is the BSA motto?
- A.
  
  Do your best.
- B.
  
  Do a good turn daily.
- C.
  
  Try Hard.
- D.
  
  Be Prepared.
- E.
  
  There is no motto.
Correct Answer
D. Be Prepared.

Explanation
The correct answer is "Be Prepared." This is the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) motto, which emphasizes the importance of being prepared for any situation. It encourages individuals to always be ready and equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and resources to handle challenges and emergencies. Being prepared is a fundamental principle in the BSA, promoting self-reliance, responsibility, and readiness to help others.

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3.

Which country was the Boy scout movement started in by Lord Baden Powell?
- A.
  
  Cuba
- B.
  
  Germany
- C.
  
  Russia
- D.
  
  Great Britain
- E.
  
  China
Correct Answer
D. Great Britain

Explanation
The Boy Scout movement was started by Lord Baden Powell in Great Britain. Lord Baden Powell, a British army officer, founded the Boy Scouts in 1907 as a way to promote discipline, outdoor skills, and moral values among young boys. The movement quickly spread to other countries, but its origins can be traced back to Great Britain.

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4.

How many Boy Scouts are there in the United States currently?
- A.
  
  1,067,879
- B.
  
  18,000,765,012
- C.
  
  844,939
- D.
  
  547,054
- E.
  
  512
Correct Answer
C. 844,939

Explanation
The answer 844,939 represents the current number of Boy Scouts in the United States. This number is the most reasonable option among the given choices, as it is in the hundreds of thousands range, which seems more plausible compared to the extremely high number of 18,000,765,012 or the significantly lower numbers of 1,067,879, 547,054, and 512.

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5.

How many Eagle Scout badges are there (including the optional ones)?
- A.
  
  82
- B.
  
  16
- C.
  
  15
- D.
  
  12
- E.
  
  9
Correct Answer
C. 15

Explanation
There are a total of 15 Eagle Scout badges, including the optional ones. This means that there are 15 different badges that an Eagle Scout can earn in addition to the required badges. These optional badges allow scouts to explore different areas of interest and develop specialized skills.

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6.

What is the fourth rank advancement a Boy Scout can obtain (starting with Tenderfoot)?
- A.
  
  Eagle
- B.
  
  Star
- C.
  
  Tiger
- D.
  
  Tenderfoot
- E.
  
  Life
Correct Answer
B. Star

Explanation
The fourth rank advancement a Boy Scout can obtain, starting with Tenderfoot, is Star.

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7.

Which of the following is NOT a sign of Hypothermia?
- A.
  
  Excessive shivering
- B.
  
  Weak pulse
- C.
  
  Confusion/sleepiness
- D.
  
  Seizure
- E.
  
  Change in behavior (in cold weather)
Correct Answer
D. Seizure

Explanation
Seizure is not a sign of hypothermia. Hypothermia is a condition where the body loses heat faster than it can produce, causing the body temperature to drop dangerously low. Common signs of hypothermia include excessive shivering, a weak pulse, confusion/sleepiness, and a change in behavior in cold weather. Seizures are not typically associated with hypothermia, but can be caused by other factors such as epilepsy or a neurological disorder.

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8.

What is the slogan for Camp Blackhawk?
- A.
  
  Go Bird!
- B.
  
  Go Scouts Go!
- C.
  
  Don't Stop Believing!
- D.
  
  Think Outside The Box!
- E.
  
  Camp Blackhawk... GO!
Correct Answer
E. Camp Blackhawk... GO!

Explanation
The correct answer is "Camp Blackhawk... GO!" because it is the only option that directly references the name of the camp and includes the word "GO," which suggests a sense of enthusiasm and energy. The other options do not specifically mention the camp or convey the same level of excitement.

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9.

Which of the following famous people was NOT an Eagle Scout?
- A.
  
  Neil Armstrong
- B.
  
  Michael Dukakis
- C.
  
  Rod Blagojevich
- D.
  
  Gerald Ford
- E.
  
  Steven Spielberg
Correct Answer
C. Rod Blagojevich

Explanation
Rod Blagojevich is the correct answer because he was not an Eagle Scout. The other options, Neil Armstrong, Michael Dukakis, Gerald Ford, and Steven Spielberg, were all Eagle Scouts.

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10.

Which of the following are actually Boy Scout Laws (not all are listed)?
- A.
  
  Helpful
- B.
  
  Cheerful
- C.
  
  Kind
- D.
  
  Courteous
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above

Explanation
The Boy Scout Laws include being helpful, cheerful, kind, and courteous. These qualities are important for Boy Scouts to possess as they strive to be good citizens and contribute positively to their communities. Being helpful means assisting others in need, while being cheerful promotes a positive attitude. Kindness involves treating others with compassion and respect, and being courteous means showing good manners and consideration towards others. Therefore, all of the given options - Helpful, Cheerful, Kind, and Courteous - are actually Boy Scout Laws.

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The Official Boy Scout Troop 65 Web-quiz-challenge

What is the BSA's birthday, which was the day BSA was incorporated?

What is the BSA motto?

Which country was the Boy scout movement started in by Lord Baden Powell?

How many Boy Scouts are there in the United States currently?

How many Eagle Scout badges are there (including the optional ones)?

What is the fourth rank advancement a Boy Scout can obtain (starting with Tenderfoot)?

Which of the following is NOT a sign of Hypothermia?

What is the slogan for Camp Blackhawk?

Which of the following famous people was NOT an Eagle Scout?

Which of the following are actually Boy Scout Laws (not all are listed)?