Scouting Brain Buster

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    Baden Powell is the Boy Scouts Founder

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The 'Scouting Brain Buster' quiz assesses knowledge on the history and foundational elements of Scouting. It covers key figures, significant dates, and geographical details relevant to the Scouting movement, providing an insightful learning experience for enthusiasts and members.

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  • 2. 

    Which is not a scouting term?

    • Jambosandwich

    • Jamboree

    • Patrol

    • Pack

    Correct Answer
    A. Jambosandwich
    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.

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  • 3. 

    In what year did Scouting start in Ireland ?

    • 1900

    • 1938

    • 1908

    • 1988

    Correct Answer
    A. 1908
    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.

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  • 4. 

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

    • True

    • False

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

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  • 5. 

    In what country is Baden Powell buried ?

    • England

    • France

    • South Africa

    • Kenya

    Correct Answer
    A. Kenya
    Explanation
    He died and was buried in Kenya in 1941.

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  • 6. 

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

    • True

    • False

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

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  • 7. 

    In what year was the Woodstock Jamboree held in Ireland?

    • 1974

    • 1978

    • 1980

    • 1984

    Correct Answer
    A. 1978
    Explanation
    SAI marked Scouting’s 70th Anniversary with a Jamboree, Woodstock ’78 at Inistioge, Co.Kilkenny,

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. Lord Somers
    Explanation
    Lord Rowallan was the third Chief

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  • 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

    Correct Answer
    A. He of the big hat
    Explanation
    No doubt in reference to his Campaign Hat

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  • 10. 

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

    • 6

    • 10

    • 2

    • 25

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    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.

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  • 11. 

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

    • 2001

    • 2003

    • 2004

    • 2006

    Correct Answer
    A. 2004
    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.

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  • 12. 

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

    • 1922

    • 1919

    • 1921

    • 1920

    Correct Answer
    A. 1920
    Explanation
    After the Jamboree at Olympia in 1920

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  • 13. 

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

    • 1968

    • 1970

    • 1976

    • 1982

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

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  • 14. 

    Which symbol was used on the Thanks Badge in 1911 ?

    • Hammer

    • Fleur De Lis

    • Star

    • Swastika

    Correct Answer
    A. Swastika
    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.

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