Omega Psi Phi History Examination
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1. When was Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded?
A. 1906
B. 1910
C. 1911
D. 1920
Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard
University.
2. Who were the founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.?
A. W.E.B. Du Bois, Carter G. Woodson, Alain Locke
B. Dr. Ernest E. Just, Oscar J. Cooper, Frank Coleman, and Bishop
Edgar Amos Love
C. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Charles Drew
D. Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, Marcus Garvey
The fraternity was founded by these four individuals at Howard
University.
3. At which university was Omega Psi Phi founded?
A. Harvard University
B. Howard University
C. Yale University
D. Morehouse College
Howard University in Washington, D.C., is the birthplace of Omega
Psi Phi.
,4. What is the official motto of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Friendship is Essential to Life
B. Knowledge is Power
C. Friendship is Essential to the Soul
D. Brotherhood Above All
The fraternity’s motto emphasizes the importance of friendship in
human life.
5. What is the cardinal principle of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Justice
B. Wisdom
C. Courage
D. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift
The fraternity upholds these four cardinal principles as its guiding
values.
6. Who was the first Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Frank Coleman
B. Bishop Edgar Amos Love
C. Oscar J. Cooper
D. Dr. Ernest E. Just
Dr. Ernest E. Just was elected the first Grand Basileus when the
fraternity was founded.
7. Omega Psi Phi is the first fraternity founded at a:
A. Public college
B. Private high school
C. Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
D. Ivy League university
Omega Psi Phi is historically recognized as the first fraternity
established at an HBCU.
8. What is the fraternity’s official publication?
A. The Oracle
B. The Oracle: Official Publication of Omega Psi Phi
C. The Torch
D. The Guardian
The Oracle serves as the official communication medium for
members and chapters.
, 9. Which of the following is NOT a cardinal principle of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Manhood
B. Scholarship
C. Uplift
D. Power
While power is significant in general, Omega Psi Phi emphasizes
Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.
10. What year did Omega Psi Phi become international?
A. 1915
B. 1948
C. 1932
D. 1955
The fraternity expanded internationally with the establishment of a
chapter in the Bahamas in 1948.
11. Which founder was a renowned biologist?
A. Oscar J. Cooper
B. Frank Coleman
C. Dr. Ernest E. Just
D. Bishop Edgar Amos Love
Dr. Just was a distinguished biologist and professor at Howard
University.
12. What is the fraternity’s color scheme?
A. Red and Black
B. Blue and White
C. Royal Purple and Old Gold
D. Green and White
Royal Purple and Old Gold symbolize royalty and excellence in
Omega Psi Phi.
13. Which founder served as a bishop in the Methodist church?
A. Frank Coleman
B. Dr. Ernest E. Just
C. Oscar J. Cooper
D. Bishop Edgar Amos Love
Bishop Love was a clergyman and became a prominent church
leader.
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1. When was Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded?
A. 1906
B. 1910
C. 1911
D. 1920
Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard
University.
2. Who were the founders of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.?
A. W.E.B. Du Bois, Carter G. Woodson, Alain Locke
B. Dr. Ernest E. Just, Oscar J. Cooper, Frank Coleman, and Bishop
Edgar Amos Love
C. Martin Luther King Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Charles Drew
D. Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, Marcus Garvey
The fraternity was founded by these four individuals at Howard
University.
3. At which university was Omega Psi Phi founded?
A. Harvard University
B. Howard University
C. Yale University
D. Morehouse College
Howard University in Washington, D.C., is the birthplace of Omega
Psi Phi.
,4. What is the official motto of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Friendship is Essential to Life
B. Knowledge is Power
C. Friendship is Essential to the Soul
D. Brotherhood Above All
The fraternity’s motto emphasizes the importance of friendship in
human life.
5. What is the cardinal principle of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Justice
B. Wisdom
C. Courage
D. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift
The fraternity upholds these four cardinal principles as its guiding
values.
6. Who was the first Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Frank Coleman
B. Bishop Edgar Amos Love
C. Oscar J. Cooper
D. Dr. Ernest E. Just
Dr. Ernest E. Just was elected the first Grand Basileus when the
fraternity was founded.
7. Omega Psi Phi is the first fraternity founded at a:
A. Public college
B. Private high school
C. Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
D. Ivy League university
Omega Psi Phi is historically recognized as the first fraternity
established at an HBCU.
8. What is the fraternity’s official publication?
A. The Oracle
B. The Oracle: Official Publication of Omega Psi Phi
C. The Torch
D. The Guardian
The Oracle serves as the official communication medium for
members and chapters.
, 9. Which of the following is NOT a cardinal principle of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Manhood
B. Scholarship
C. Uplift
D. Power
While power is significant in general, Omega Psi Phi emphasizes
Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.
10. What year did Omega Psi Phi become international?
A. 1915
B. 1948
C. 1932
D. 1955
The fraternity expanded internationally with the establishment of a
chapter in the Bahamas in 1948.
11. Which founder was a renowned biologist?
A. Oscar J. Cooper
B. Frank Coleman
C. Dr. Ernest E. Just
D. Bishop Edgar Amos Love
Dr. Just was a distinguished biologist and professor at Howard
University.
12. What is the fraternity’s color scheme?
A. Red and Black
B. Blue and White
C. Royal Purple and Old Gold
D. Green and White
Royal Purple and Old Gold symbolize royalty and excellence in
Omega Psi Phi.
13. Which founder served as a bishop in the Methodist church?
A. Frank Coleman
B. Dr. Ernest E. Just
C. Oscar J. Cooper
D. Bishop Edgar Amos Love
Bishop Love was a clergyman and became a prominent church
leader.
