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Practice Quiz 7: National Pan-Hellenic Council Trivia

Total questions: 34

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Greek Alphabet paved the way for this language:

a)

Latin

b)

Phoenician

c)

Roman

2.

This Greek letter is also used in Math equations.

a)

Ratio

b)

Pi

c)

Component

3.

In what year did Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity become the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African-American men

a)

1906

b)

1907

c)

1908

4.

What is the last letter of the Greek Alphabet?

a)

Alpha

b)

Kappa

c)

Omega

5.

What is the fourth letter of the Greek Alphabet?

a)

Gamma

b)

Delta

c)

Beta

6.

What was the last D9 fraternity to be founded in 1963?

a)

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

b)

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

c)

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

7.

What fraternity was founded in 1911 on the campus of Howard University?

a)

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

b)

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

c)

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

8.

Many colleges and universities which had previously denied admittance to African Americans or which had small enrollments, grew in their enrollment of African Americans and established chapters on their campuses after the passing of this law:

(a)  

9.

What is the name of the fourth organization listed above?

a)

Zeta Phi Beta

b)

Sigma Gamma Rho

c)

Delta Sigma Theta

10.

What is the name of the second organization listed above?

a)

Kappa Alpha Psi

b)

Alpha Phi Alpha

c)

Phi Beta Sigma

11.

There are how many Black International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities?

a)

Divine 9

b)

Divine 10

c)

Divine 11

12.

TRUE or FALSE?


The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of twelve (12) International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

13.

What is the name of the first Black Sorority?

a)

Alpha Kappa Alpha

b)

Zeta Phi Beta

c)

Alpha Phi Alpha

14.

What is the name of the first Black Fraternity?

a)

Alpha Phi Alpha

b)

Alpha Kappa Alpha

c)

Kappa Alpha Psi

15.

In what year was the first Black Sorority founded?

a)

1907

b)

1908

c)

1909

16.

was the first Black intercollegiate

Greek-letter fraternity. It was founded on December 4, 1906 at Cornell

University in Ithaca, New York.

"The objectives of _____ are to

stimulate the ambition of its members; to prepare them for the greatest

usefulness in the cause of humanity, freedom, and dignity of the individual;

to encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood; and to aid downtrodden

humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual

status."

Official Colors: Black and Gold

Official Symbol: Sphinx

a)

Alpha

Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

b)

Kappa

Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

c)

Omega

Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

17.

is the first Greek Letter

organization in the United States established by Black College Women. Established January 15, 1908 at Howard

University, the organization has now grown to a membership of over 170,000,

with graduate and undergraduate chapters representing every state and several

foreign countries. Is a sisterhood composed of women who have consciously chosen this

affiliation as a means of self-fulfillment through volunteer service. _____ cultivates and encourages high scholastic and ethical standards;

promotes unity and friendship among college women; alleviates problems

concerning girls and women; maintains a progressive interest in college life;

and serves all mankind...

Official Colors: Salmon Pink and Apple Green

Official Symbol: Ivy Leaf

a)

Alpha

Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

b)

Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

c)

Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority, Inc.

18.

Originally chartered and incorporated on April 15, 1911 at Indiana University, the name was changed effective April 15, 1915.

At this time the fraternity acquired a distinctive Greek letter symbol and officially became a Greek letter fraternity. The organization now has over 100,000

members in both alumni and undergraduate chapters across the nation. "Membership is a

lifelong dedication to the ideas and lofty purposes of _____ , which considers for membership only those aspirants whose personal, social and

academic qualifications are acceptable to both the College and Fraternity."

Official Colors: Crimson and Cream

Official Symbol: Kappa Diamond

a)

Kappa

Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc.

b)

Omega

Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

c)

Phi

Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

19.

On Friday evening, November 17, 1911, three Howard University

undergraduate students, with the assistance of their faculty adviser, gave

birth to the _____. From the initials of the Greek phrase

meaning "friendship is essential to the soul," the name ______ was derived. The phrase was selected as the motto. Manhood, scholarship,

perseverance and uplift were adopted as cardinal principles. A decision was

made regarding the design for the pin and emblem, and thus ended the first

meeting of the _______ .

"_____continued to flourish, largely because Founders Love,

Cooper, Coleman and Just were men of the very highest ideals and intellect.

The Founders selected and attracted men of similar ideals and

characteristics. It is not by accident that many of America's great black men

are/were Omega Men. To this date, there are very few Americans whose lives

have not been touched by a member of the _____."

Official Colors: Purple and

Gold

Official Flower: African Violet

a)

Omega

Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

b)

Iota Phi

Theta Fraternity, Inc.

c)

Phi

Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

20.

______ was founded on January 13, 1913 by twenty-two collegiate women at Howard University. These students wanted to use their collective strength to promote academic excellence and to provide assistance to persons in need. The first public act performed by the ____ Founders involved their participation in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., March 1913.

______ was incorporated in 1930.

"The Grand Chapter of _______ has a

membership of over 200,000 predominately African-American, college-educated women. The Sorority currently has 900-plus chapters located in the United

States, Tokyo, Japan, Okinawa, Japan, Germany, Bermuda, the Bahamas, Seoul, Korea, and St. Thomas and St Croix in the U.S. Virgin Islands."

Official Colors: Crimson and Cream or Red and White

Official Flower: African Violet

a)

Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

b)

Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority, Inc.

c)

Sigma

Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

21.

______, an international organization

of college and professional men, was founded on January 9th, 1914 at Howard University on the principles, Brotherhood, Scholarship and Service. These

principles are exhibited by the fraternity motto, "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity." As one of the now nine predominantly Black Greek-Lettered organizations, _______ has a membership of over 100,000

with over 600 chapters throughout the continental United States, Switzerland, Europe, the Caribbean and Africa. "Today, eighty-seven years later, _____has blossomed into an international organization of leaders. No longer a single entity, the Fraternity has now established the ______

Educational Foundation, the ______ Housing Foundation, the ______ Federal Credit Union, and the ______ Charitable Outreach Foundation. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., founded in 1920 with the assistance of _____ , is the sister organization. No other fraternity and sorority is constitutionally bound as Sigma and Zeta. We both enjoy and foster a mutually supportive relationship."

Official Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White

Official Symbol: Dove

a)

Phi

Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

b)

Iota Phi

Theta Fraternity, Inc.

c)

Alpha

Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

22.

______ was founded on the simple belief that sorority elitism and socializing should not overshadow the real mission for progressive organizations - to address societal mores, ills, prejudices, poverty, and health concerns of the day. Founded January 16, 1920, ____ began as an idea conceived by five coeds at Howard University in Washington D.C. "The purpose of ______

is to foster the ideas of service, charity, scholarship, civil and cultural endeavors, sisterhood and finer womanhood. These ideals are reflected in the

sorority's national program for which its members and auxiliary groups provide voluntary service to staff, community outreach programs, fund scholarships, support organized charities, and promote legislation for social and civic change."

Official Colors: Royal Blue and Pure White

Official Symbol: Dove

a)

Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority, Inc.

b)

Sigma

Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

c)

Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

23.

________ was organized on November 12,

1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana by seven school teachers. The group became an incorporated national collegiate sorority on December 30, 1929. "______ aim is to

enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organization's programs and activities. _______ addresses concerns that impact society

educationally, civically, and economically."

Official Colors: Royal Blue and Gold Official Flower: Yellow Tea Rose

a)

Sigma

Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.

b)

Zeta Phi

Beta Sorority, Inc.

c)

Delta

Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

24.

_______ is the youngest of the "Divine Nine"

Black Greek organizations and the last to be accepted into the National Pan-Hellenic Council. On September 19, 1963, at Morgan State College (now Morgan State University), 12 students founded what is now the nation's

fifth largest, predominately African-American social service fraternity.

"As _____ continues to grow and strengthen, so will its

commitment to make meaningful contributions to society in general, with particular emphasis in the African-American community. Throughout America,

_____ has come to represent excellence in all areas. The Fraternity is, and shall forever remain dedicated to its founders' vision of 'Building a Tradition, Not Resting Upon One!'"

Official Colors: Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold

Official Symbol: The Centaur

a)

Iota Phi

Theta Fraternity, Inc.

b)

Phi

Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

c)

Omega

Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

25.

Which sorority is this?

a)

Alpha Kappa Alpha

b)

Delta Sigma Theta

c)

Zeta Phi Beta

d)

Sigma Gamma Rho

26.

What fraternity does this represent?

a)

Alpha Phi Alpha

b)

Kappa Alpha Psi

c)

Omega Psi Phi

d)

Phi Beta Sigma

27.

Which fraternity was founded in 1914?

a)

Alpha Phi Alpha

b)

Kappa Alpha Psi

c)

Omega Psi Phi

d)

Phi Beta Sigma

28.

Who represents this sorority?

a)

Alpha Kappa Alpha

b)

Delta Sigma Theta

c)

Zeta Phi Beta

d)

Sigma Gamma Rho

29.

Which fraternity does this represent?

a)

Alpha Phi Alpha

b)

Kappa Alpha Psi

c)

Omega Psi Phi

d)

Iota Phi Theta

30.

Which fraternity was founded last?

a)

Alpha Phi Alpha

b)

Omega Psi Phi

c)

Phi Beta Sigma

d)

Iota Phi Theta

31.

Which fraternity was also founded in 1911?

a)

Alpha Phi Alpha

b)

Omega Psi Phi

c)

Iota Phi Theta

d)

Phi Beta Sigma

32.

Which sorority was founded last?

a)

Alpha Kappa Alpha

b)

Delta Sigma Theta

c)

Sigma Gamma Rho

d)

Zeta Phi Beta

33.

The 9 NPHC organizations are sometimes called...

a)

Divine 9

b)

Divine 8

c)

Divine 6

d)

Divine 7

34.

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