Scouting Brain Buster

1. Baden Powell is the Boy Scouts Founder

True

False

Baden Powell is indeed the founder of the Boy Scouts. He established the organization in 1907 with the aim of promoting character development, citizenship, and outdoor skills in young boys. Powell's vision and leadership laid the foundation for the Boy Scouts movement, which has since grown to become a global organization with millions of members.

Explanation

Baden Powell is indeed the founder of the Boy Scouts. He established the organization in 1907 with the aim of promoting character development, citizenship, and outdoor skills in young boys. Powell's vision and leadership laid the foundation for the Boy Scouts movement, which has since grown to become a global organization with millions of members.

2. Which is not a scouting term?

Jambosandwich

Jamboree

Patrol

Pack

Jambosandwich is not a scouting term. The other options, Jamboree, Patrol, and Pack, are all commonly used terms in scouting. Jamboree refers to a large gathering or event for scouts, Patrol is a group of scouts within a troop, and Pack refers to a group of Cub Scouts. Jambosandwich does not have any relevance or association with scouting activities or terminology.

Explanation

Jambosandwich is not a scouting term. The other options, Jamboree, Patrol, and Pack, are all commonly used terms in scouting. Jamboree refers to a large gathering or event for scouts, Patrol is a group of scouts within a troop, and Pack refers to a group of Cub Scouts. Jambosandwich does not have any relevance or association with scouting activities or terminology.

3. In what year did Scouting start in Ireland ?

1900

1938

1908

1988

The first recorded meeting took place at the home of Mr. Richard P. Fortune, 3 Dame Street, Dublin on 15th February 1908 where four boys were enrolled in the Wolf Patrol of the 1st Dublin Troop.

Explanation

The first recorded meeting took place at the home of Mr. Richard P. Fortune, 3 Dame Street, Dublin on 15th February 1908 where four boys were enrolled in the Wolf Patrol of the 1st Dublin Troop.

4. The first association founded outside of the British Empire was in Brazil

True

False

The first association outside the British Empire was founded in Chile in May 21, 1909 after a visit by Baden Powell.

Explanation

The first association outside the British Empire was founded in Chile in May 21, 1909 after a visit by Baden Powell.

5. In what country is Baden Powell buried ?

England

France

South Africa

Kenya

He died and was buried in Kenya in 1941.

Explanation

He died and was buried in Kenya in 1941.

6. Baden Powell first visited Ireland to review his Scout troops in 1915

True

False

B-P first visited Ireland to review his Scouts in 1910. He also visited in 1911, 1915 and 1928.

Explanation

B-P first visited Ireland to review his Scouts in 1910. He also visited in 1911, 1915 and 1928.

7. In what year was the Woodstock Jamboree held in Ireland?

1974

1978

1980

1984

SAI marked Scouting’s 70th Anniversary with a Jamboree, Woodstock ’78 at Inistioge, Co.Kilkenny,

Explanation

SAI marked Scouting’s 70th Anniversary with a Jamboree, Woodstock ’78 at Inistioge, Co.Kilkenny,

8. Baden Powell was the first Chief Scout of The Commonwealth and Empire - who was the second ?

Lord Rowallan

Lord Somers

Lord Harold

Lord Rabbitfoot

Lord Rowallan was the third Chief

Explanation

Lord Rowallan was the third Chief

9. The natives of Ashanti gave Baden Powell the name KANTANKYE. What did it mean ?

He of the big hat

He most polite

He who sleeps in the open

He who scouts

No doubt in reference to his Campaign Hat

Explanation

No doubt in reference to his Campaign Hat

10. It is estimated that, approximately what percentage of the Irish population are involved in Scouting ?

6

10

2

25

The correct answer is 6. This means that approximately 6% of the Irish population is involved in Scouting. This suggests that Scouting is not a widely popular activity in Ireland, as only a small percentage of the population participates in it.

Explanation

The correct answer is 6. This means that approximately 6% of the Irish population is involved in Scouting. This suggests that Scouting is not a widely popular activity in Ireland, as only a small percentage of the population participates in it.

11. In what year did The SAI and CBSI merge to form Scouting Ireland ?

2001

2003

2004

2006

Although aligned through FISA, these two separate Scouting organisations (the SAI and the much larger CBSI) operated as separate entities through the latter half of the 20th century. Then, on 1 January 2004, the two organisations were merged to form "Scouting Ireland". This followed a poll in May 2003, when both associations voted to join together to form a new single association.

Explanation

Although aligned through FISA, these two separate Scouting organisations (the SAI and the much larger CBSI) operated as separate entities through the latter half of the 20th century. Then, on 1 January 2004, the two organisations were merged to form "Scouting Ireland". This followed a poll in May 2003, when both associations voted to join together to form a new single association.

12. In what year was Baden Powell first referred to as Chief Scout Of The World ?

1922

1919

1921

1920

After the Jamboree at Olympia in 1920

Explanation

After the Jamboree at Olympia in 1920

13. In what year did the Beaver Scout section become part of scouting in Ireland?

1968

1970

1976

1982

A new junior section Beaver Scouts was added in 1976, based on similar developments in Northern Ireland and Canada.

Explanation

A new junior section Beaver Scouts was added in 1976, based on similar developments in Northern Ireland and Canada.

14. Which symbol was used on the Thanks Badge in 1911 ?

Hammer

Fleur De Lis

Star

Swastika

The swastika was used as an early symbol by the British Boy Scouts and others. Its earliest use in Scouting was on the Thanks Badge introduced in 1911. Lord Baden-Powell's 1922 design for the Medal of Merit added a swastika to the Scout Arrowhead to symbolize good luck for the recipient. He would have come across this symbol in India. In 1934, Scouters requested a change to the design because of the later use of the swastika by the German National Socialist Workers (Nazi) Party.

Explanation

The swastika was used as an early symbol by the British Boy Scouts and others. Its earliest use in Scouting was on the Thanks Badge introduced in 1911. Lord Baden-Powell's 1922 design for the Medal of Merit added a swastika to the Scout Arrowhead to symbolize good luck for the recipient. He would have come across this symbol in India. In 1934, Scouters requested a change to the design because of the later use of the swastika by the German National Socialist Workers (Nazi) Party.