Religious Awards in Scouting America Quiz

The 12th point of the Scout Law is "A Scout is Reverent". Scouts in the U.S. can work with religious leaders to learn about religions and earn awards that they can wear on their Scout uniform.

A matching quiz by wjames. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Sangha

Answer: Buddhism

The Sangha Buddhist award is administered by the National Buddhist Committee on Scouting in San Francisco, California. "Sangha" refers to the Buddhist community composed of monks, nuns, laywomen, and laymen.

2. Ad Altare Dei

Answer: Roman Catholic

The Ad Altare Dei award is administered by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting in Irving, Texas. "Ad Altare Dei" is a Latin phrase meaning "To the Altar of God".

3. Ararat

Answer: Armenian Church of America

The Ararat award is administered by the Diocese of the Armenian Church of America in New York, New York. Mount Ararat is said to be the resting place of Noah's Ark and the Armenian Church celebrates St. Hagop who is said to have found wooden fragments of the Ark there.

4. Unity of Mankind

Answer: Baha'i

The Unity of Mankind award is administered by the Baha'i Committee on Scouting in Evanston, Illinois. A central tenet of the Baha'i faith is the unity of humanity, with no distinctions made on the basis of race, color, or any other factor.

5. Light is Life

Answer: Eastern Catholic

The Light is Life award is administered by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting in Irving, Texas. The Eastern Catholic Bishops of the United States commissioned the Light for Life catechism series to understand and live the faith.

6. Ner Tamid

Answer: Judaism

The Ner Tamid award is administered by the Programs of Religious Activities with Youth in O'Fallon, Missouri. "Ner Tamid" is a symbol of God's presence, usually a lamp that is lit day and night.

7. Dharma

Answer: Hinduism

The Dharma award is administered by the North American Hindu Association in Saline, Michigan. In Hinduism, Dharma describes the religious and moral conduct expected of followers.

8. In the Name of God

Answer: Islam

The In the Name of God award is administered by the National Islamic Committee on Scouting. The Arabic word "Bismillah" means "In the Name of God", a term often used in Islam to ask for God's blessing or guidance.

9. Spirit of Truth

Answer: Quaker

The Spirit of Truth award is administered by the Friends Committee on Scouting (Quakers). Quakers strive to embody the spirit of truth in their everyday lives by emphasizing the importance of honesty and integrity.

10. Gyan Kharg

Answer: Sikhism

The Gyan Kharg award is administered by the American Sikh Council in Vorhees, New Jersey. The word "Khanda" that appears on the award means a double-edge sword or dagger and symbolizes the Sikh doctrine of providing food and protection for the deprived.

Source: Author wjames

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Questions		Choices
1. Sangha		Buddhism
2. Ad Altare Dei		Islam
3. Ararat		Judaism
4. Unity of Mankind		Eastern Catholic
5. Light is Life		Sikhism
6. Ner Tamid		Armenian Church of America
7. Dharma		Roman Catholic
8. In the Name of God		Hinduism
9. Spirit of Truth		Quaker
10. Gyan Kharg		Baha'i