History and Traditions of Greek Letter Fraternities Quiz

Explore the origins, symbols, and philanthropy of Greek letter fraternities in this quiz. Test your knowledge on fraternity history!

#1

What is the term used to describe the process of potential new members joining a fraternity or sorority?

Initiation
Induction
Bid Day
Pledging
#2

What is the term for a member of a fraternity or sorority who has graduated?

Active
Initiate
Alumnus/Alumna
Legacy
#3

What is the term used to describe the elected leader of a fraternity?

President
Secretary
Treasurer
Dean
#4

What is the term used to describe a member of a fraternity or sorority who serves as a mentor or advisor to newer members?

Mentor
Big Brother/Big Sister
Elder
Guide
#5

Which fraternity is considered the first Greek-letter fraternity in North America?

Phi Beta Kappa
Alpha Phi Alpha
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Delta Tau Delta
#6

In what year was the first fraternity founded?

1825
1856
1776
1848
#7

Which of the following fraternities is known as the 'Divine Nine'?

Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Delta Sigma Theta
Kappa Alpha Psi
Alpha Tau Omega
#8

Which fraternity is known for its strong emphasis on brotherhood and community service?

Alpha Phi Alpha
Sigma Chi
Delta Upsilon
Zeta Psi
#9

What is the meaning of 'Rush Week' in the context of Greek life?

A week dedicated to academic excellence
A period of recruitment for fraternity and sorority members
A celebration of Greek culture
A week dedicated to philanthropic activities
#10

What is the Greek name for the first sorority?

Alpha Kappa Alpha
Delta Gamma
Kappa Alpha Theta
Gamma Phi Beta
#11

Which fraternity's philanthropy focuses on the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)?

Sigma Phi Epsilon
Phi Kappa Psi
Delta Sigma Phi
Alpha Epsilon Pi
#12

Which fraternity was founded at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, and is famous for its red carnation as a symbol?

Sigma Phi Epsilon
Phi Delta Theta
Beta Theta Pi
Sigma Nu
#13

Which fraternity is famous for its motto 'Building Balanced Men' and its membership of former U.S. Presidents?

Delta Tau Delta
Phi Kappa Sigma
Alpha Phi Delta
Phi Delta Theta
#14

Which fraternity was founded at the College of William & Mary and is famous for its crest featuring a pair of crossed swords?

Sigma Chi
Phi Kappa Psi
Pi Kappa Alpha
Phi Beta Kappa

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