HISTORY OF SCOUTING

What is considered to be "the greatest movement" in the history of the world?

(a)  

When did scouting officially begin?

• August, 1927

• August, 1907

• August, 1917

• August, 1937

Answer explanation

Scouting began with the first camping held during the first nine days of August in 1907.

The camp was a great success and proved to its organizer, Robert Baden-Powell, that his training and methods appealed to young people and really worked.

Who is the founder of scouting?

(Give the full name.)

(a)  

Answer explanation

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden Powell was a Lieutenant General. He was a British Army officer, writer, founder and first Chief Scout of the world-wide Scout Movement.

Where did scouting originally begin?

(a)  

Answer explanation

Scouting began at Brownsea Island, near Poole in Dorset, England, with the conduct of an experimental camp organized by

In scouting, what does "B-P" mean?

• Baden Powel

• Badden Powel

• Baden Powell

• Badden Powell

When was the father of scouting born?

• February 20, 1857

• February 22, 1850

• February 20, 1850

• February 22, 1857

Answer explanation

The Father of Scouting was born on February 22, 1857 at Paddington, London

He died peacefully on January 8, 1941 in Kenya.

How long did the founder of scouting live?

• 85 years

• 80 years

• 83 years

• 81 years

Answer explanation

BP lived a fruitful 83 years.

B: February 22, 1857

D: January 8, 1941

What war made BP "a national hero" in England?

(a)  

Answer explanation

BOER WAR

In 1899, during the Second Boer War in South Africa, Baden-Powell successfully defended the town in the Siege of Mafeking making him a hero upon his return in England.

What is the book written by BP which eventually become the manual for scout leaders around the world?

• Scouting for Boys

• Guide to Scouting

•  Scouting Guide

• Scouting Manual

Answer explanation

Scouting for Boys is a handbook for instruction in good citizenship is a book on Boy Scout training, published in various editions since 1908. Early editions were written and illustrated by Robert Baden-Powell with later editions being extensively rewritten by others.

How many boys participated in the first camping?

• 827

• 87

• 11,000

• 20

Answer explanation

20 boys chosen from varying backgrounds participated in the experimental camp organized by BP on 1907 to test his ideas on scouting.