Eagle Scout Board Of Review Questions With 100%
Correct Answers.
What do the three fingers of the sign mean?
The three fingers represent the scout oath: duty to God and country, duty to others, and
duty to yourself.
Meaning of the Scout Motto
Being prepared, you are ready to help others.
Meaning of the Scout Slogan
Doing something to help others without expecting anything in return.
Founder of Boy Scouts
Baden Powell (1857-1941)
Start of Boy Scouts
1899; Baden Powell launched a camp at Brown Sea near England's southern coast.
When was world wide scouting in Great Britain
1907
Original Scouting Book
"Scouting in America" (1910-1911)
First edition
1911-1914
current edition
12th edition (2009-present)
Founder of BSA
William Boyce
First Chief Scot
Earnest Seton(1860-1946)
Taught outdoor skills
Mr. Bird (Uncle Dan) (1850-1941)
Lead BSA in 3 decades
James West (1870-1948)
What would you suggest adding to the scout law?
I wouldn't suggest adding a thirteenth point to the scout law because they all define
what it means to be a scout.
What one point could be removed from the Scout Law? Why?
I don't think any point of the scout law should be removed because they all define the
characteristics of a scout.
Why is it important to learn how to tie knots, and lash together poles and logs?
It is important to learn how to tie knots and lash together poles and logs because it is
essential in a survival situation. For example, knots can be used to keep bandages in
place or aid rescue attempts in the water. Lashings can help you build shelters or
canoes.
What is the difference between a "Hollywood hero" and a real hero?
A superhero is a fictional individual who possess supernatural powers to fight bad guys.
A hero is a anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem.
Correct Answers.
What do the three fingers of the sign mean?
The three fingers represent the scout oath: duty to God and country, duty to others, and
duty to yourself.
Meaning of the Scout Motto
Being prepared, you are ready to help others.
Meaning of the Scout Slogan
Doing something to help others without expecting anything in return.
Founder of Boy Scouts
Baden Powell (1857-1941)
Start of Boy Scouts
1899; Baden Powell launched a camp at Brown Sea near England's southern coast.
When was world wide scouting in Great Britain
1907
Original Scouting Book
"Scouting in America" (1910-1911)
First edition
1911-1914
current edition
12th edition (2009-present)
Founder of BSA
William Boyce
First Chief Scot
Earnest Seton(1860-1946)
Taught outdoor skills
Mr. Bird (Uncle Dan) (1850-1941)
Lead BSA in 3 decades
James West (1870-1948)
What would you suggest adding to the scout law?
I wouldn't suggest adding a thirteenth point to the scout law because they all define
what it means to be a scout.
What one point could be removed from the Scout Law? Why?
I don't think any point of the scout law should be removed because they all define the
characteristics of a scout.
Why is it important to learn how to tie knots, and lash together poles and logs?
It is important to learn how to tie knots and lash together poles and logs because it is
essential in a survival situation. For example, knots can be used to keep bandages in
place or aid rescue attempts in the water. Lashings can help you build shelters or
canoes.
What is the difference between a "Hollywood hero" and a real hero?
A superhero is a fictional individual who possess supernatural powers to fight bad guys.
A hero is a anyone who can show courage when faced with a problem.
