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Last serie. Online on the April 2nd 2007,
deadline for the answers is April 21st 2007,
results and scores posted on March 28th 2007. Final scores on May 2nd.

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Enigmas for April, 2007

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Vocabulary and Badges

1. The badge of the Worldwide Scouting Organization was worn in 1969 for a special event. Who was wearing it ? What was this event ?
2. In Scouts of Ffrance, a first class scout could take exams to become French Knight up until 1940, what was the equivalent in England ?
3. In which scout organization do we find ladybirds ?
4. How do we call the EPE or KPE guide chieftain ?
5. What is a örsizaslo ?
6. What is the Veliamos Kelimas nuleidimas ?
7. Where do we meet for the oraçao ?
8. In which country do we find this badge ?



9. To which function does this badge refer to ?



10. In which country could we find this buckle and when was it made ?

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Please, send your anwers before April 21st 2007 to :

jeu-euromoot@scouts-europe.org

Enigmas for March, 2007

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Scouting founders and personalities

1. He died from disentery in a concentration camp on March 19th 1945 at the age of 22. In 1987, John Paul II beatifies this former boyscout. Who is he ?
2.           « Vous qui nous regardez passer,
             dans le soleil ou sous l’orage
             peut-être bien que vous pensez,
             que nous avons bien du courage,
             pour ainsi nous harasser,
             à courir le long des routes,
             vous ne savez ce que c’est,
             vous ne saurez jamais sans doute… ».
   This verse belong to a song that was sung from 1938 until the end of 1950s. What song is it, and who is the author ?
3. Who is this man ?
4. Jean Corbisier, Mario di Carpegna and Jacques Sevin signed together a treaty in 1920. What is it and what did it lead to ?
5. Scout then rover in Paris, he becomes a Trappist monks of Our Lady of Atlas monastery at Tibhirine. Captured with 6 of his brothers, he was beheaded by the Armed Islamic Group. Who is he ?
6. She was born in 1893. As an adult, she was being continually pestered by young boys wanting to come into scouts : "Miss, miss, if yers wants anuver scout, I'm ready." "When inarticulate youngsters of two and a half in dirty pinafores took to saluting me with three fingers, I began, to feel that something really must be done for those under age." Convert to Roman Catholicism, she works to remove the suspicions of the Church toward the Scout Movement. Who is she ?
7. Boy scouts were founded in Spain in 1912 with the creation of the Asociacion nacional de los exploradores de Espana, ANEDE. Who is the founder ?
8. Who is she ?
   
9. Born in Pontivy (France), he dies on October 21st, 1997. The Guides and Scouts of Europe owes him a lot. Who is he ?
10. He attended the École des arts appliqués in Paris. His drawings are closely associated to scouting in Europe. Who is he ?

Enigmas for february, 2007

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Scouting culture and vocabulary

1. What is the origin of the word Kraal, which refers to the location of the chief’s or chieftain’s tent ?
2. On Saint Dominic’s day, August 4th 1922, in France, a scout gesture is made for the first time at a specific moment. This gesture still happens nowaday. What is it ?
3. What is the origin and definition of the term woodcraft ?
4. English term used to recognize the achievements of scouts who have learnt a new skill, or who have taken part in an activity for a certain period of time.
5. What is a D.C.C ?
6. For a long time, it was the symbol of scouts, without being part of the uniforme. It stopped being used in the 50s.
7. What words stand for the acronym R.S at the beginning of scouting ?
8. Why did BP choose the fleur-de-lis as the symbol of scouting ?
9. Why do we salute with the left hand ?
10. What is the origin of the scout scarf, found throughout the world ?

Enigmas for january, 2007.

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The UIGSE
(International Union of Guides and Scouts of Europe)

1. On which river is Minsk situated ?
2. In august 1980, the first training camp for the future Spanish, and even Portuguese, chiefs and chieftains was held in Andalusia (Spain). What was the name of this camp ?
3. Where can we find protestant and orthodox scouts of Europe ?
4. Which year did the scout of europe organization start in Lithuania ?
5. Where are the girl scouts and chieftains shown in the picture from ?
   
6. Which country held the historical provinces of Kurland and Livonia ?
7. Apart from Canada, which is the most surprising country to have an official contact with the scouts of Europe ?
8. Charade : My first is a ghostly sound. My second lets me travel long distance. I need my third when I am really tired. My whole is a big city in Europe.
9. During World War II, the girl and boy-scouts of Poland that remained in the country organized into a clandestine organization. Give the name of this organization (either the girl-scout one or boy-scout one).
10. What is a kostel ?

Enigmas for december, 2006.

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The Tatras

1. A famous man skied down the slopes of Tatras mounts and the picture became known around the world. What is its name ?
2. What is the highest mountain in the Tatras (give the name and height) ?
3. What is bryndzové halusky ?
4. Name 4 typical flowers from the Tatras.
5. A marked path in the Tatras, 46 km long. Its name ?
6. It is the most important site consecrated to the virgin Mary in the Tatras.
7. This authentic Slovak figure lived in the Tatras in the XVIIIth century. Acting as a sort of Robin Hood, he used to steal from the rich to give to the poor, but unfortunately, died tragically. Yet, his legend is still alive to this day. What is his name ?
8. This strong wind blows in the Tatras and is related to the Foehn.
9. What is the particularity of the Zalipie (at the foot of the Tatras) ?
10. Name at least one traditional musical instrument from the Tatras.

Enigmas for november, 2006.

Baden-Powell and the origins of scoutism

1. What was the nickname given to BP by his close friends before his knighting ?
2. What is written on BP’s tumb ?
3. During the Brownsea camp, BP had chosen two persons to assist him. One was his nephew Donald, the other one has a last name quite renowned among the scouts of Europe ( although it isn’t the same family). Who is it ?
4. During the Brownsea camp in 1907, 24 boys were present, organized in 4 patrols. What were the name of the patrols ?
5. The name of two brothers who, with the help of others, have created the French Unionistes Scouts was given to a patrol kitchen container. Who were they ?
6. What is the scout branch founded around 1914-1915 with Colonel de Burgh ?
7. He never met BP, but read his books and founded a scout mouvement in his region with the help of his bishop as early as 1910. His mouvement is such a success that soon, it covers 1/5th of France and merge with the newly created Scouts of France. In 1957, the Scouts of France award him the title of « founder of the Catholic Scouts of France ». He dies in 1960. Who is it ?
8. What was the name of the 1947 Jamboree, held at Moisson in France and for which we will hold an 60th anniversary celebration on July 1st at the Caen memorial in France ?
9. What is the name of the mouvement shown below ?
   
   10. A scout, without realizing it, was responsible for the creation of the biggest scout organization in the world: how do we call him ?