Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
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Which sorority was founded on January 16, 1920?

  • Iota Phi Sorority, Inc. (correct)
  • Theta Sorority, Inc.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha
  • Rho Sorority, Inc.
  • What are the colors of Rho Sorority, Inc.?

  • Royal Blue and Gold (correct)
  • Gold and Silver
  • Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold
  • Royal Blue and Pure White
  • Where is the headquarters of Iota Phi Sorority, Inc. located?

  • Baltimore, Maryland
  • Washington, D.C. (correct)
  • Cary, North Carolina
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
  • Which fraternity was founded in September 1963?

    <p>Theta Fraternity, Inc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of Rho Sorority, Inc.?

    <p>Butler University, Indianapolis, IN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was founded on April 12, 1912?

    <p>Mu Chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the founding date of the Beta Chapter?

    <p>December 20, 1907</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What colors represent Theta Fraternity, Inc.?

    <p>Charcoal Brown and Gilded Gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter was founded on April 10, 1909?

    <p>Zeta Chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the Tau Chapter located?

    <p>University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Champaign and Urbana, Illinois</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter is located in Philadelphia?

    <p>Zeta Chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter was founded in 1910?

    <p>Theta Chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of the Iota Chapter?

    <p>Lawrence, Kansas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter was established on March 28, 1910?

    <p>Iota Chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which chapter was founded on December 21, 1917?

    <p>Upsilon Chapter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the founding date of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Inc.?

    <p>December 4, 1906</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which university is associated with Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.?

    <p>Howard University</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the colors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.?

    <p>Salmon Pink and Apple Green</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are the headquarters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. located?

    <p>Decatur, Georgia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. founded?

    <p>January 9, 1914</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization was founded in January 1913?

    <p>Delta Sigma Theta</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color is not associated with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.?

    <p>Crimson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which fraternity was founded first?

    <p>Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Inc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What year was the Kappa Chapter founded?

    <p>1919</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which location is associated with the founding of the Kappa Chapter?

    <p>Ohio University, Athens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who wrote the poem 'Invictus'?

    <p>William Ernest Henley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Goodwill' symbolize in the poem 'House of Alpha'?

    <p>Friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme is expressed in the stanza of 'Invictus'?

    <p>Resilience and strength</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What literary device is primarily used in the poem 'Goodwill'?

    <p>Personification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the phrase 'my head is bloody, but unbowed' signify in 'Invictus'?

    <p>Unyielding spirit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a theme found in either poem?

    <p>Mentorship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as a place for 'the better making of men'?

    <p>A university of friendship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a form of self-invested capital?

    <p>Education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is described as 'the castle of dreams'?

    <p>An education institution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context provided, what do 'hours of sorrow' represent?

    <p>Opportunities for growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle does the speaker constantly invoke?

    <p>Common brotherhood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main message expressed about personal fate?

    <p>One is the master of it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words describes the speaker's relationship with community?

    <p>Companionable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the speaker claim to be the treasury of?

    <p>Good fellowship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary motivation behind the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha?

    <p>To create a supportive environment for minority students.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which initiative highlights Alpha Phi Alpha's commitment to community service?

    <p>Go To High School, Go To College</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which areas has Alpha Phi Alpha historically played a significant role?

    <p>Social progress and civil rights advocacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of Alpha Phi Alpha's enduring principles?

    <p>Community Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who are included in the roster of distinguished members of Alpha Phi Alpha?

    <p>Civil rights icons and influential figures in various fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant historical support has Alpha Phi Alpha provided since its inception?

    <p>Advocacy for Black history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the early concerns that prompted the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha?

    <p>Educational opportunities for African American students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which famous civil rights leader was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha?

    <p>Martin Luther King Jr.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Founders of Alpha Phi Alpha

    • Dr. Henry Arthur Callis: Medical degree from Cornell, physician in Tuskegee, Alabama
    • Charles Henry Chapman: Degree from Cornell, professor of Agriculture at Florida A&M
    • Eugene Kinckle Jones: BA in Sociology from Virginia Union, MA in Social Science from Cornell, executive secretary of the National Urban League
    • George Biddle Kelley: Civil Engineering degree from Cornell, first African American civil engineer registered in New York
    • Nathaniel Allison Murray: Undergraduate studies at Howard, graduate work at Cornell, teacher at Armstrong Technical High School, Washington, D.C.
    • Robert Harold Ogle: Degree from Cornell, professional staff member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations
    • Vertner Woodson Tandy: Architecture degree from Cornell, first registered Black architect in New York, offices on Broadway, New York City

    Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

    • Founded: December 4, 1906, at Cornell University
    • Headquarters: Baltimore, Maryland
    • Colors: Black and Old Gold
    • Motto: "First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All"
    • Principles: Manly Deeds, Scholarship, and Love for all Mankind
    • Symbol: Great Sphinx of Giza
    • Flower: Yellow Rose

    National Programs

    • Brother's Keeper: improves quality of life for senior brothers, spouses, widows, and vulnerable community members
    • A Voteless People is a Hopeless People: Focuses on voter education, registration, and political awareness
    • Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College: Emphasizes completion of secondary and collegiate education
    • Project Alpha: Collaborative project with the March of Dimes, provides education and skill building for young males (ages 12-15) on responsibility, relationships, and teen pregnancy prevention

    Active chapters

    • Today Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. has chapters across the United States, Germany, Bermuda, Korea, the Virgin Islands, the Bahamas, and Canada

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    This quiz explores the founding members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, established on December 4, 1906, at Cornell University. It covers the educational backgrounds and significant contributions of each founder, highlighting their impact in various fields. Test your knowledge about these influential figures and their legacy.

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