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Scout Quiz - Scouting Through The Ages
Brownsea Island is famous for it's population of Red Squirrels in the UK.

Scout Quiz - Scouting Through The Ages

Since the birth of the World Organization of the Scouting Movement (WOSM) in 1922, the Scouting Movement has grown to approximately 172 National Scout Organizations that represent over 57 million Scouts worldwide.

Robert Baden-Powell started the Scout Movement in 1907, and his sister, Agnes, founded the Girl Guide Association three years later. America joined the Scout Movement in 1911, and the first Asian country joined in 1914. Scout Jamborees commenced in 1920.

Test yourselves now and see how much you know about the history of the Scouting Movement.

1 .
Who founded the Scouting Movement?
Ernest Thompson Seton
Robert Baden-Powell
William D. Boyce
Olave Baden-Powell
Robert Baden-Powell, was a British Army Officer, who founded the Scouting Movement in 1907 with the goal of teaching young people outdoor skills, leadership, teamwork and self-respect.
2 .
Where was the first experimental camp for Scouts held?
Brownsea Island, England
Gilwell Park, England
Yellowstone National Park, USA
Lake Geneva, Switzerland
The first experimental camp for Scouts was held on Brownsea Island in 1907. Robert Baden-Powell organised this camp to test his ideas about Scouting, which later developed into the global movement we know today.
3 .
In which year was the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) founded?
1916
1920
1922
1930
The World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) was founded in 1922 to support the global Scouting movement and to foster cooperation among different national Scout organizations.
4 .
What is the name of the female equivalent of Scouting, founded in 1910 by Robert Baden-Powell's sister, Agnes Baden-Powell?
Girl Scouts
Girl Guides
Camp Fire Girls
Rainbow Girls
The Girl Guides were founded in 1910 by Agnes Baden-Powell to offer girls the same opportunities as boys in Scouting.
5 .
Which country hosted the first World Scout Jamboree in 1920?
United States
France
Sweden
United Kingdom
The first World Scout Jamboree was held in 1920 at Olympia, London, UK. It was a significant event that brought together Scouts from around the world to celebrate their shared values and to promote international peace and understanding.
6 .
What is the highest rank in Boy Scouts of America, established in 1911?
Wolf Badge
Silver Buffalo
Eagle Scout
Golden Knot
The Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouts of America. It requires a Scout to earn a number of merit badges, demonstrate leadership, and complete a community service project.
7 .
Which African country's Scouting program was particularly noted for its role in the anti-apartheid movement?
South Africa
Kenya
Egypt
Nigeria
In South Africa, the Scouting Movement played a role in promoting unity and leadership among young people during the anti-apartheid movement.
8 .
What is the motto of the Scouts, coined by Baden-Powell?
Always Prepared
Do Your Best
Be Prepared
Keep Scouting
The Scout motto, "Be Prepared," was coined by Robert Baden-Powell and encourages Scouts to be ready in mind and body to tackle any challenge or situation with confidence and skill.
9 .
Which Asian country was among the first to establish a national Scouting organization, in 1914?
Japan
India
China
Thailand
Japan was one of the first Asian countries to establish a national Scouting organisation in 1914.
10 .
What is the symbol of the World Organization of the Scout Movement?
An Elizabethan rose
An eagle
A fleur-de-lis
A globe
A fleur-de-lis is the symbol of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. It represents the three parts of the Scout Promise and is a traditional symbol for navigation.
Author:  Tara Kemp

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