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African American History and Knowledge Bowl 2017 Study Materials Pi Rho Chapter Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. African American History and Knowledge Bowl 2017 Study Materials Prepared by C. Moore, Jr., Asst. Chair AAHB 2017 Edited and converted to single document 10/16/16 by C. Moore, Jr Edited and condensed 12/4/16 by N.D. Thompson Pi Rho African American History and Knowledge Bowl 2017 Study Materials AAHB 2017 Study Sections Table of Contents Pi Rho AAHB 2017 Study Guide and Brief Rules ....................................................................................... 3 Black and Greek Stars: 40 Famous Fraternity & Sorority Members ............................................................ 5 List of African-American Greek and Fraternal Organizations ..................................................................... 8 Early formation (attempted or not existing today) .................................................................................... 8 Fraternities ................................................................................................................................................ 9 Sororities ................................................................................................................................................... 9 Other ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 U.S. State Capitals List ............................................................................................................................... 11 United States - Black Population Percentage, 2013 by State ...................................................................... 12 Black populations ranked by size in US metropolitan areas ....................................................................... 15 List of African Countries ............................................................................................................................ 17 Eastern Africa ......................................................................................................................................... 17 Central Africa (Middle Africa, or also Equatorial Africa) ...................................................................... 17 Northern Africa or North Africa ............................................................................................................. 17 Southern Africa ....................................................................................................................................... 18 Western Africa ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Africans in the Americas ............................................................................................................................ 19 American Wars in Which African Americans Were Involved 1890-Present ............................................. 20 19th Century Wars ................................................................................................................................... 20 20th century wars .................................................................................................................................... 22 21st century wars .................................................................................................................................... 32 Page 2 of 38 Pi Rho African American History and Knowledge Bowl 2017 Study Materials Pi Rho AAHB 2017 Study Guide and Brief Rules No other materials outside of those printed in this study guide will be used to construct questions for this team competition. There will be questions worth 5-10-25 points. Be sure that the higher valued questions will require more than rote memorization of these facts, the higher the value, the more complex questions will be that require synthesis, comparisons and rankings of this information. As you prepare study materials from these materials, guiding you should be knowledge about how your understanding of this information will be tested during actual competition. Teams of four, each with buzzers in hand like those used in a Jeopardy television show will see questioned flashed onto a screen and read aloud by a moderator. The first team that pushes the button has three seconds to begin to submit a response. If correct, team receives point value for that question and the next question is put forward. If incorrect, moderator may finish the question and update screen to reflect any portions of multiple choice or true or false options that may not have been posted when buzzer was pushed and an incorrect response given. Many of the questions are accompanied by multiple choice options that follow the initial question. Listening is an important skill to use during the competition. The phrasing of questions provides evidence about other evidence or choices that may follow. Index cards and questions phrased in several ways are the most effective study tools. Knowing the information and being able to recall under extreme pressure requires a depth of comfort with every printed from beginning to end. Dividing up the categories among team members has been the most effective tool and ensure that all lead members have a backup category assignment too. One and a half categories of intent and critical study by each team member has been a consistent winning formula—especially when all team members buy into the effort with appropriate energy and commitment. A powerpoint projection system is used to flash questions, answer options and correct answers. The scholar who first presses the buzzer must begin to answer without speaking to other team members within three seconds of buzzing into the response system. There may be high valued team based questions asked this year, for those, an answer must be provided within twenty (20) seconds of buzzing into the system. Depending on the number of registered teams, there will be rounds in the competition to determine competitors for the final round or championship round. Each round will consist of a minimum of fifty (50) questions per round, typical rounds are completed within 20-30 minutes maximum. Final round competition is determined by highest team scores throughout preliminary rounds, not simply by won-loss records against other teams. Teams are made up of four high school scholars in grades 9-12 from high schools, churches, community-based organizations, state/federal supported programs like GEAR-UP or Upward Bound, teams can also be mentored by sororities or fraternities who organize them. On the days of competition, teams must have at least three of the members who registered online, no less than three can compete for a team at any time during the competition. All participants in this competition will receive certificates and small gifts from our fraternity and other sponsors. Page 3 of 38 Pi Rho African American History and Knowledge Bowl 2017 Study Materials Winners will receive some form of the new technology available to connect with knowledge, information, and contacts from around the globe. Page 4 of 38 Pi Rho African American History and Knowledge Bowl 2017 Study Materials Black and Greek Stars: 40 Famous Fraternity & Sorority Members by Myeisha Essex Jan 14, 2013 1. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. a. Dr. King was a civil rights leader and member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He became a member while studying as a grad student at Boston University. 2. Cedric “The Entertainer” a. This comedian and actor is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity 3. Alicia Keys a. Keys became an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority in 2004. 4. Nikki Giovanni a. Giovanni is a well-known member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 5. Steve Harvey a. This media mogul a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. 6. Keisha Knight Pulliam a. This former Cosby Show kid was initiated into Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at Spelman College in Atlanta. 7. Towanda Braxton a. Towanda pledged Zeta Phi Beta Sorority long before she was on Braxton Family Values. She joined while studying at Bowie State University in Maryland. 8. Omari Hardwick a. This Hollywood heart-throb is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. 9. Jada Pinkett Smith a. Smith is an honorary Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority member. 10. Sheryl Underwood a. Underwood is a comedienne and the 23rd International President of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. 11. Kelly Price a. This soul singer became an honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority in 2006. 12. Roland Martin a. Martin became a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at Texas A&M in 1989. 13. Marvin Sapp a. The “Never Would Have Made It” singer is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. 14. Aretha Franklin a. Franklin an honorary member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority 15. Ryan Howard a. This major league baseball player was initiated into Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity at Southwest Missouri State. 16. AJ Calloway a. The former 106 and Park host is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. 17. Star Jones a. Jones is an active member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Page 5 of 38 Pi Rho African American History and Knowledge Bowl 2017 Study Materials 18. Natalie Cole a. Cole joined the Upsilion Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority at the University of Southern California. 19. Montell Jordan a. The “This Is How We Do It” singer was initiated into Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity at Pepperdine University. 20. Victoria Rowell a. This soap opera actress is also a honorary member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority 21. Lena Horne a. This legendary
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