Frats General
Sororities General
General/History
Vocab
Stereotypes & Reputation
100
Who are fraternities for?
Male students
100
Who are sororities for?
Female students
100
Where is Greek Life most common: in high schools or universities?
Universities
100
What is frat short for?
Fraternity
100
Is hazing legal in the US?
Mostly no (illegal in 44/50 states)
200
Besides partying, what else do frat members do?
Philanthropy (charity, volunteering), run events, run for office (hold elections)
200
What is one benefit of joining a sorority?
Strong community and friendships, Leadership and teamwork skills, Networking, Fun campus life and memorable experiences
200
What is the building where members live called?
Frat houses, sorority houses
200
What is the name for the week when students try to join a frat or sorority?
Rush Week
200
What is one positive modern change in Greek Life?
More focus on diversity, inclusion, and community service.
300
What does fraternity mean?
Brotherhood
300
What do sorority members often call each other?
Sisters
300
Why is it called "Greek Life"
Because fraternities and sororities use Greek letters in their names.
300
What does “Is Theta Chi throwing tonight?” mean?
Is Theta Chi throwing/hosting a party tonight?
300
Frats and sororities are historically what race?
White
400
What is hazing?
To force a new or potential member to perform difficult, humiliating, or dangerous tasks.
400
If you are a member of a sorority, it is mandatory to live in a sorority house. True or False?
False, you can live anywhere if you are a member.
400
Name one letter from the Greek alphabet
400
What does “Are you rushing Kappa Delta?” mean?
Are you trying to join Kappa Delta?
400
A frat can choose to not let you into a party because you are not attractive enough. True or False?
True
500
How much can it cost a year to be part of a frat?
$500-5,000
500
What word describes a new member who’s still learning about the group?
A pledge
500
What was the original intention of frats?
Literary societies (study academics in a group)
500
What does it mean to "accept a bid"?
To say "yes" to an invitation from a frat/sorority
500
What is the #1 cause of death in hazing?
Alcohol poisoning