Scouting Brain Buster
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Which is not a scouting term?
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Jambosandwich
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Jamboree
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Patrol
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Pack
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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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Baden Powell is the Boy Scouts Founder
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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In what year did Scouting start in Ireland ?
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1900
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1938
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1908
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1988
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A. 1908Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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Baden Powell first visited Ireland to review his Scout troops in 1915
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
B-P first visited Ireland to review his Scouts in 1910. He also visited in 1911, 1915 and 1928.Rate this question:
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In what country is Baden Powell buried ?
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England
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France
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South Africa
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Kenya
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A. KenyaExplanation
He died and was buried in Kenya in 1941.Rate this question:
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In what year did the Beaver Scout section become part of scouting in Ireland?
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1968
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1970
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1976
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1982
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A. 1976Explanation
A new junior section Beaver Scouts was added in 1976, based on similar developments in Northern Ireland and Canada.Rate this question:
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In what year was the Woodstock Jamboree held in Ireland?
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1974
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1978
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1980
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1984
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A. 1978Explanation
SAI marked Scouting’s 70th Anniversary with a Jamboree, Woodstock ’78 at Inistioge, Co.Kilkenny,Rate this question:
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Which symbol was used on the Thanks Badge in 1911 ?
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Hammer
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Fleur De Lis
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Star
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Swastika
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A. SwastikaExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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The first association founded outside of the British Empire was in Brazil
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The first association outside the British Empire was founded in Chile in May 21, 1909 after a visit by Baden Powell.Rate this question:
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It is estimated that, approximately what percentage of the Irish population are involved in Scouting ?
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6
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10
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2
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25
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A. 6Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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In what year did The SAI and CBSI merge to form Scouting Ireland ?
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2001
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2003
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2004
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2006
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A. 2004Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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The natives of Ashanti gave Baden Powell the name KANTANKYE. What did it mean ?
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He of the big hat
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He most polite
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He who sleeps in the open
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He who scouts
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A. He of the big hatExplanation
No doubt in reference to his Campaign HatRate this question:
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In what year was Baden Powell first referred to as Chief Scout Of The World ?
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1922
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1919
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1921
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1920
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A. 1920Explanation
After the Jamboree at Olympia in 1920Rate this question:
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Baden Powell was the first Chief Scout of The Commonwealth and Empire - who was the second ?
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Lord Rowallan
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Lord Somers
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Lord Harold
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Lord Rabbitfoot
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A. Lord SomersExplanation
Lord Rowallan was the third ChiefRate this question:
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