OMEGA PSI PHI – PUBLIC HISTORY PRACTICE EXAM
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Public History Practice Exam – 100 Questions
Verified Answers with Detailed Rationales
Based Solely on Publicly Available Historical Information
Founding • Principles • Symbols • Organizational History • Notable Members
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER – This practice bank is an independent educational resource based only on publicly available historical facts. It is
NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. It does not contain any secret, ritual, or proprietary membership
materials. Official membership selection and education are controlled exclusively by the Fraternity through authorized channels. Use this
document only for general historical study.
Section and Question Range Mapping
Section Topic Questions Count
1 Founding History & Founders Q1-Q25 25
2 Symbols, Motto & Cardinal Principles Q26-Q50 25
3 Organizational History & Development Q51-Q75 25
4 Notable Members & Public Legacy Q76-Q100 25
TOTAL 100
Quick Public Facts
Founded: November 17, 1911 • Howard University • Motto: Friendship is Essential to the Soul
Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, Uplift • Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold
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Section 1: Founding History & Founders
Q1: On what date was Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded?
A. November 17, 1906
B. November 17, 1911 [CORRECT]
C. December 15, 1911
D. October 28, 1914
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Public historical records state the fraternity was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard
University.
Q2: Where was Omega Psi Phi founded?
A. Lincoln University
B. Howard University, Washington, D.C. [CORRECT]
C. Morehouse College
D. Hampton Institute
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., inside the Science Building (later
Thirkield Hall).
Q3: Which of the following was NOT one of the three undergraduate founders?
A. Edgar Amos Love
B. Oscar James Cooper
C. Frank Coleman
D. Carter G. Woodson [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The three undergraduate founders were Love, Cooper, and Coleman. Carter G. Woodson was a
later member.
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Q4: Who served as the faculty adviser and is recognized among the founders?
A. Dr. Ernest Everett Just [CORRECT]
B. Dr. Carter G. Woodson
C. Bishop Edgar Love only
D. Herman Dreer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dr. Ernest Everett Just, a faculty member at Howard, served as adviser and is accorded founder
status.
Q5: The name Omega Psi Phi is derived from the Greek phrase meaning:
A. Knowledge is power
B. Friendship is essential to the soul [CORRECT]
C. Service above self
D. Brotherhood forever
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The motto and name come from the Greek phrase meaning 'Friendship is essential to the soul.'
Q6: What are the four Cardinal Principles of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Love, Honor, Truth, Loyalty
B. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, Uplift [CORRECT]
C. Faith, Hope, Charity, Service
D. Courage, Wisdom, Justice, Temperance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The publicly stated Cardinal Principles are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.
Q7: Who was selected as the first Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Oscar J. Cooper
B. Frank Coleman
C. Edgar A. Love [CORRECT]
D. Ernest E. Just
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edgar A. Love became the first Grand Basileus on November 23, 1911.
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Q8: Alpha Chapter was organized on which date?
A. November 17, 1911
B. November 23, 1911
C. December 15, 1911 [CORRECT]
D. October 28, 1914
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alpha Chapter was organized with fourteen charter members on December 15, 1911.
Q9: Omega Psi Phi was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on:
A. November 17, 1911
B. December 15, 1911
C. October 28, 1914 [CORRECT]
D. January 1, 1920
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fraternity was incorporated in the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
Q10: Omega Psi Phi is recognized as the first fraternity of its kind founded on the campus
of:
A. A predominantly white university
B. A historically Black college/university [CORRECT]
C. A European university
D. A military academy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically Black
college.
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Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Public History Practice Exam – 100 Questions
Verified Answers with Detailed Rationales
Based Solely on Publicly Available Historical Information
Founding • Principles • Symbols • Organizational History • Notable Members
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER – This practice bank is an independent educational resource based only on publicly available historical facts. It is
NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. It does not contain any secret, ritual, or proprietary membership
materials. Official membership selection and education are controlled exclusively by the Fraternity through authorized channels. Use this
document only for general historical study.
Section and Question Range Mapping
Section Topic Questions Count
1 Founding History & Founders Q1-Q25 25
2 Symbols, Motto & Cardinal Principles Q26-Q50 25
3 Organizational History & Development Q51-Q75 25
4 Notable Members & Public Legacy Q76-Q100 25
TOTAL 100
Quick Public Facts
Founded: November 17, 1911 • Howard University • Motto: Friendship is Essential to the Soul
Principles: Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, Uplift • Colors: Royal Purple & Old Gold
Public History Practice Bank | Page 1
, OMEGA PSI PHI – PUBLIC HISTORY PRACTICE EXAM
Section 1: Founding History & Founders
Q1: On what date was Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded?
A. November 17, 1906
B. November 17, 1911 [CORRECT]
C. December 15, 1911
D. October 28, 1914
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Public historical records state the fraternity was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard
University.
Q2: Where was Omega Psi Phi founded?
A. Lincoln University
B. Howard University, Washington, D.C. [CORRECT]
C. Morehouse College
D. Hampton Institute
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C., inside the Science Building (later
Thirkield Hall).
Q3: Which of the following was NOT one of the three undergraduate founders?
A. Edgar Amos Love
B. Oscar James Cooper
C. Frank Coleman
D. Carter G. Woodson [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The three undergraduate founders were Love, Cooper, and Coleman. Carter G. Woodson was a
later member.
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Q4: Who served as the faculty adviser and is recognized among the founders?
A. Dr. Ernest Everett Just [CORRECT]
B. Dr. Carter G. Woodson
C. Bishop Edgar Love only
D. Herman Dreer
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Dr. Ernest Everett Just, a faculty member at Howard, served as adviser and is accorded founder
status.
Q5: The name Omega Psi Phi is derived from the Greek phrase meaning:
A. Knowledge is power
B. Friendship is essential to the soul [CORRECT]
C. Service above self
D. Brotherhood forever
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The motto and name come from the Greek phrase meaning 'Friendship is essential to the soul.'
Q6: What are the four Cardinal Principles of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Love, Honor, Truth, Loyalty
B. Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, Uplift [CORRECT]
C. Faith, Hope, Charity, Service
D. Courage, Wisdom, Justice, Temperance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The publicly stated Cardinal Principles are Manhood, Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift.
Q7: Who was selected as the first Grand Basileus of Omega Psi Phi?
A. Oscar J. Cooper
B. Frank Coleman
C. Edgar A. Love [CORRECT]
D. Ernest E. Just
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Edgar A. Love became the first Grand Basileus on November 23, 1911.
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Q8: Alpha Chapter was organized on which date?
A. November 17, 1911
B. November 23, 1911
C. December 15, 1911 [CORRECT]
D. October 28, 1914
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Alpha Chapter was organized with fourteen charter members on December 15, 1911.
Q9: Omega Psi Phi was incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia on:
A. November 17, 1911
B. December 15, 1911
C. October 28, 1914 [CORRECT]
D. January 1, 1920
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The fraternity was incorporated in the District of Columbia on October 28, 1914.
Q10: Omega Psi Phi is recognized as the first fraternity of its kind founded on the campus
of:
A. A predominantly white university
B. A historically Black college/university [CORRECT]
C. A European university
D. A military academy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: It is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a historically Black
college.
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