Phi Beta Sigma

Basic Facts

100

Phi Beta Sigma was founded on this date.

January 9, 1914

200

Phi Beta Sigma was founded on this university’s campus.

Howard University

300

These are the three core principles of Phi Beta Sigma.

Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service

400

The official colors of Phi Beta Sigma are?

Royal Blue & Pure White

500

Phi Beta Sigma's motto is this...

Culture for Service and Service for Humanity

Notable Sigmas

100

This famous Sigma wrote the song "Lift Every Voice and Sing.

James Weldon Johnson

200

This famous Sigma was a scientist and inventor known for his agricultural research, particularly with peanuts.

George Washington Carver

300

This famous Sigma played a role in many movies and TV series, including Empire and Hustle & Flow.

Terrance Howard

400

This famous Sigma is known as one of the best wide receivers of all time and has won three NFL Super Bowls.

Jerry Rice

500

This famous Sigma served as a U.S. Congressman and was a key figure in the civil rights movement.

John Lewis

NPHC

100

Phi Beta Sigma is a proud member of this council that governs historically Black fraternities and sororities.

National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC)

200

The National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) is commonly known by this nickname.

the Divine Nine

300

Name three of the nine historically Black fraternities and sororities that make up the Divine Nine (NPHC).

Fraternities:

1. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (1906)
2. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (1911)
3. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. (1911)
4. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (1914)
5. Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (1963)

Sororities:

6. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (1908)
7. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (1913)
8. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (1920)
9. Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. (1922)

400

This is the only NPHC fraternity with a constitutionally bound sister sorority.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

500

Phi Beta Sigma is the only NPHC fraternity with a constitutionally bound sister sorority. What is the name of this organization?

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

True/False

100

The fraternity was founded with the idea that it should be an inclusive organization that serves all humanity.

True

200

Phi Beta Sigma's national programs include Bigger and Better Business, Education, and Social Action.

True

300

The Zeta Colors are Royal Blue and Pure White.

False

400

Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. is only at LIU Brooklyn

False (Phi Beta Sigma is an international fraternity with chapters at colleges and universities worldwide.)

500

The fraternity motto is "Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service.

False (The correct motto is "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity.")

Bonus

100

What is the name of the Phi Beta Sigma chapter at Long Island University Brooklyn?

Xi Epsilon Chapter

200

What are the FULL names of the brothers in the Xi Epsilon chapter of Phi Beta Sigma?

Diovionne Chittams & Kaire Drummond

300

What famous Sigma was a Black Panther and co-founder of the Black Panther Party?

Huey P. Newton

400

Name one of the three founders of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

A. Langston Taylor, Leonard F. Morse, or Charles I. Brown

500

Name one major historical event that Phi Beta Sigma played a role in

March on Washington or Civil Rights Movement