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1.

Which is not a scouting term?
- A.
  
  Jambosandwich
- B.
  
  Jamboree
- C.
  
  Patrol
- D.
  
  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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2.

Baden Powell is the Boy Scouts Founder
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

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.

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3.

In what year did Scouting start in Ireland ?
- A.
  
  1900
- B.
  
  1938
- C.
  
  1908
- D.
  
  1988
Correct Answer
C. 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.

Baden Powell first visited Ireland to review his Scout troops in 1915
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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5.

In what country is Baden Powell buried ?
- A.
  
  England
- B.
  
  France
- C.
  
  South Africa
- D.
  
  Kenya
Correct Answer
D. Kenya

Explanation
He died and was buried in Kenya in 1941.

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6.

In what year did the Beaver Scout section become part of scouting in Ireland?
- A.
  
  1968
- B.
  
  1970
- C.
  
  1976
- D.
  
  1982
Correct Answer
C. 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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7.

In what year was the Woodstock Jamboree held in Ireland?
- A.
  
  1974
- B.
  
  1978
- C.
  
  1980
- D.
  
  1984
Correct Answer
B. 1978

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

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8.

Which symbol was used on the Thanks Badge in 1911 ?
- A.
  
  Hammer
- B.
  
  Fleur De Lis
- C.
  
  Star
- D.
  
  Swastika
Correct Answer
D. 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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9.

The first association founded outside of the British Empire was in Brazil
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. 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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10.

It is estimated that, approximately what percentage of the Irish population are involved in Scouting ?
- A.
  
  6
- B.
  
  10
- C.
  
  2
- D.
  
  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 ?
- A.
  
  2001
- B.
  
  2003
- C.
  
  2004
- D.
  
  2006
Correct Answer
C. 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.

The natives of Ashanti gave Baden Powell the name KANTANKYE. What did it mean ?
- A.
  
  He of the big hat
- B.
  
  He most polite
- C.
  
  He who sleeps in the open
- D.
  
  He who scouts
Correct Answer
A. He of the big hat

Explanation
No doubt in reference to his Campaign Hat

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13.

In what year was Baden Powell first referred to as Chief Scout Of The World ?
- A.
  
  1922
- B.
  
  1919
- C.
  
  1921
- D.
  
  1920
Correct Answer
D. 1920

Explanation
After the Jamboree at Olympia in 1920

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14.

Baden Powell was the first Chief Scout of The Commonwealth and Empire - who was the second ?
- A.
  
  Lord Rowallan
- B.
  
  Lord Somers
- C.
  
  Lord Harold
- D.
  
  Lord Rabbitfoot
Correct Answer
B. Lord Somers

Explanation
Lord Rowallan was the third Chief

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Scouting Brain Buster

Which is not a scouting term?

Baden Powell is the Boy Scouts Founder

In what year did Scouting start in Ireland ?

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

In what country is Baden Powell buried ?

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

In what year was the Woodstock Jamboree held in Ireland?

Which symbol was used on the Thanks Badge in 1911 ?

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

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

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

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

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

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