Omega Psi Phi History Review Questions
and Correct Answers 2026-2027/ Omega
PSI PHI Fraternity History Test Review
What year was Omega Psi Phi Incorporated? - ANSWER-Omega Psi Phi was
incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
Who was the fourth Grand Basileus?
a. George E. Hall
b. Frank Coleman
c. Antonio F Knox, Sr.
d. Stanley Douglas
c. none of the above - ANSWER-a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
Where and what year was Gamma Chapter established? - ANSWER-Brother
George E. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, authorized the establishment of Gamma
chapter in Boston, Massachusetts. 1916
Who was the 5th Grand Basileus?
a. Ernest Everett Just
b. J. Alston Atkins
c. Clarence Holmes
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,d. James C, McMorries
e. none of the above - ANSWER-c: Brother James C, McMorries (1916-1917)
When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - ANSWER-November 17, 1911 in Thirkield
Hall at Howard University located in Washington, D.C.
Who was served as the sixth Grand Basileus?
a. Oscar Cooper
b. J. Alston Atkins
c. Harold Thomas
d. Clarence Holmes
e. George Vaughan - ANSWER-Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's
sixth Grand Basileus. (1917 -1918)
Under which Grand Basileus was "Omega Men Draw Nigh" written by Otto
Bohannon?
a. Ernest Everett Just
b. J. Alston Atkins
c. Clarence F. Holmes
d. James C, McMorries
e. none of the above - ANSWER-Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's
sixth Grand Basileus. (1917 -1918) Under his leadership, the fraternity's first
official hymn, "Omega Men Draw Nigh," was written by Otto Bohannon.
Fill in the names:
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, Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in 1917 by
having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate from Camp Fort
Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa. Several Omegas, including
___________, _________ and founders _________ and __________ are among its
graduates. - ANSWER-
Clarence C. Johnson; John Purnell; Frank Coleman; Edgar A Love.
"Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in 1917 by
having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate from Camp Fort
Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa. Several Omegas, including
Campbell C. Johnson, John Purnell and founders Frank Coleman and Edgar A.
Love are among its graduates."
What happened in 1918?
a. Omega Dear was written
b. retired Colonel Charles Young, rode 500 miles on horseback, from Wilberforce,
Ohio, to the nation's capital, to show he was always fit for duty.
c. The first Oracle was published?
d: all of the above - ANSWER-b. retired Colonel Charles Young, rode 500 miles
on horseback, from Wilberforce, Ohio, to the nation's capital, to show he was
always fit for duty.
Under what Basileus was the Delta Chapter established?
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and Correct Answers 2026-2027/ Omega
PSI PHI Fraternity History Test Review
What year was Omega Psi Phi Incorporated? - ANSWER-Omega Psi Phi was
incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
Who was the fourth Grand Basileus?
a. George E. Hall
b. Frank Coleman
c. Antonio F Knox, Sr.
d. Stanley Douglas
c. none of the above - ANSWER-a: Brother George E. Hall (1915-1916)
Where and what year was Gamma Chapter established? - ANSWER-Brother
George E. Hall, the fourth Grand Basileus, authorized the establishment of Gamma
chapter in Boston, Massachusetts. 1916
Who was the 5th Grand Basileus?
a. Ernest Everett Just
b. J. Alston Atkins
c. Clarence Holmes
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,d. James C, McMorries
e. none of the above - ANSWER-c: Brother James C, McMorries (1916-1917)
When was Omega Psi Phi Founded? - ANSWER-November 17, 1911 in Thirkield
Hall at Howard University located in Washington, D.C.
Who was served as the sixth Grand Basileus?
a. Oscar Cooper
b. J. Alston Atkins
c. Harold Thomas
d. Clarence Holmes
e. George Vaughan - ANSWER-Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's
sixth Grand Basileus. (1917 -1918)
Under which Grand Basileus was "Omega Men Draw Nigh" written by Otto
Bohannon?
a. Ernest Everett Just
b. J. Alston Atkins
c. Clarence F. Holmes
d. James C, McMorries
e. none of the above - ANSWER-Brother Clarence F. Holmes served as Omega's
sixth Grand Basileus. (1917 -1918) Under his leadership, the fraternity's first
official hymn, "Omega Men Draw Nigh," was written by Otto Bohannon.
Fill in the names:
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, Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in 1917 by
having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate from Camp Fort
Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa. Several Omegas, including
___________, _________ and founders _________ and __________ are among its
graduates. - ANSWER-
Clarence C. Johnson; John Purnell; Frank Coleman; Edgar A Love.
"Omega played a vital role when the United States entered World War I in 1917 by
having several brothers in the first class of black soldiers graduate from Camp Fort
Des Moines, a military training facility located in Iowa. Several Omegas, including
Campbell C. Johnson, John Purnell and founders Frank Coleman and Edgar A.
Love are among its graduates."
What happened in 1918?
a. Omega Dear was written
b. retired Colonel Charles Young, rode 500 miles on horseback, from Wilberforce,
Ohio, to the nation's capital, to show he was always fit for duty.
c. The first Oracle was published?
d: all of the above - ANSWER-b. retired Colonel Charles Young, rode 500 miles
on horseback, from Wilberforce, Ohio, to the nation's capital, to show he was
always fit for duty.
Under what Basileus was the Delta Chapter established?
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