Kappa Sigma Test 4 Questions and complete solutions (verified Answers)

What was the grand chapter replaced by? - Answer-Supreme Executive Committee What other organization was S.A.J. apart of? And why was this important? - Answer-Masonic Order; Gave structure to Kappa Sigma's ceremonies and the ritual. So in turn, who does Kappa Sigma have direct ties with? - Answer-The Free Masons Before he is initiated, a man must give his word that he is not ______, and profess a belief in ______. - Answer-A member of another college fraternity; God or a higher authority. What part of the ritual have you already experienced? - Answer-The pledging ceremony. Through the ritual... - Answer-...Kappa Sigma stands and a unique and United brotherhood. How can a brother achieve a "level" in Kappa Sigma? - Answer-By learning a part of the ritual. How can a brother become a "Master of the Ritual"? - Answer-by learning all parts of the ritual State all 7 masters from Epsilon Rho: - Answer-Eli Weikert, Conrad Swartz, Kent Hushion, Brendan Tupta, Jon Benjamin, Alex Longwell, Steven Romo The Ritual unifys all Kappa Sigma brothers across - Answer-The Generations What is the difference between the ritual and ceremonies? - Answer-The Ritual (1400) Encompsses Initiation, Ceremonies (1869) encompasses rite of passage What is the death date of S.A.J.? - Answer-3/4/1892 Kappa Sigma is the first Souther Fraternity to... - Answer-...extend a chapter into the north.What is Champion Quest? - Answer-Kappa Sigma's centerpiece recruitment program What date was the modern Epsilon Rho re-colonized? - Answer-12/6/2008 How long was Epsilon Rho a colony for? - Answer-2 years State the 7 presidents of Epsilon Rho - Answer-Wes Norris, Eli Weikert, David Mohler, Jared Howells, Dom Cicchinelli, Alex Longwell, Brendin Tupta What are the 24 letters of the Greek Alphabet? - Answer-Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Eta, Theta, Iota, Kappa, Lambda, Mu, Nu, Xi, Omicron, Pi, Rho, Sigma, Tau, Upsilon, Phi, Chi, Psi, Omega Who occupied the room where Kappa Sigma was founded in the fall of 1869? - Answer-William Grigsby McCormick What was the first chapter of Kappa Sig called? - Answer-The Zeta Chapter The first chapter is also known as? - Answer-The Grand Chapter Where is the Kappa Sig international headquarters located? - Answer-Charlottesville, VA What is the original quote on the plaque? - Answer-HERE ON DECEMBER THE TENTH MDCCCLXIX, THE KAPPA SIGMA FRATERNITY WAS FOUNDED BY WILLIAM GRIGSBY McCORMICK, GEORGES MILES ARNOLD, JOHN COVERT BOYD, EDMUND LAW ROGERS, FRANK COURTNEY NICODEMUS. MANET MASUR AQUE EST. What does the inscription on the bottom of the plaque mean? - Answer-It is and it shall remain. What does "the work of that Saturday night" refer to? - Answer-The Initiation of William Cornelius Bowen Why was that (The work of that Saturday night) important? - Answer-Bowen was the only member to return to the university the following fall.Determined to keep the order alive, who did Bowen initiate into Kappa Sigma? - Answer-Thomas Wright Strange What is the true idea of a fraternity? - Answer-Association of equals Where was the first early meeting place? - Answer-Small room on the second floor of a bookstore "Entertaining Angels Unaware" refers to who and has what meaning? - Answer-Stephen Alonzo Jackson; don't judge based off your initial implication of someone. Why is the Answer to #14 very important? (This one is weird, but the person being referenced is also a question so just remember it) - Answer-He discovered and defended Stephen Alonzo Jackson Who is the gold-hearted Virginian? - Answer-Stephen Alonzo Jackson What are four major things the Gold-Hearted Virginian did for Kappa Sigma? - Answer-Create the Supreme Executive Committee; Perfect the Ritual of Kappa Sigma; Tradition of Grand Conclave; Bostowed the Kappa Sigma Charge What is Gold Hearted Virginian's charge? - Answer-Not rest contently until the Star and Crescent is the pride of every college and university in the Land! What is the responsibility of every member of Kappa Sigma? - Answer-To recruit new members and grow the order. This plaque above the door at _______________ commemorates the founding of Kappa Sigma - Answer-46 East Lawn Kappa Sigma must make decisions carefully regarding - Answer-Membership Selection The Gold Hearted Virginia was elected the first _____________________ to hold office until next convention. - Answer-Worthy Grand MasterThe only honorary member of Kappa Sigma is? - Answer-Jefferson Davis Who is Manuel Chrysoloras? - Answer-Father of Kappa Sigma How old is ΚΣ? - Answer-Over six hundred years old Who Created ΚΣ? - Answer-Five of Manuel Chrysoloras' best students Why was ΚΣ created? - Answer-For mutual protection against physical attack and robbery Who was the unscrupulous governor of Bologna? - Answer-Baldassare Cossa What was devised in ΚΣ? - Answer-Secret Signs, words, and a ritual How did ΚΣ become a brotherhood? - Answer-The ideals that are embodied in the ritua My brother's keeper quote - Answer-Drink in moderation, my dear brotherDo not get drunk.Let us spend our time as friends,Never as enemies Where is the birthplace of ΚΣ? - Answer-Bologna, Italy What is the open motto of ΚΣ? - Answer-Bononia Docet What is Bologna known as? - Answer-The City of Letters Bologna was protected by a ___ that was accessible by ____ - Answer-...wall...Twelve gates What street and two towers are of particular significance? - Answer-Torre Degli, Asiwelli. Strada San Donata What church is of particular significance in Bologna? - Answer-Basilica di San Petronio"My colors fade... - Answer-for want of wearers What does the quote "my colors fade..." mean? - Answer-The Inactivity of ΚΣ What date (year only) was the original/ European founding? - Answer-1400 What date (day, month, year) was the American founding? - Answer-12/10/1869