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Bononia Docet
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01/04/2011

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Bononia Docet means?
Definition
Bologna Teaches
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say the star and cresent
Definition
The Star and Cresent shall not be worn by every man, but only by him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman...a man of honor and courage...a man of zeal, yet humble...an intelligent man...a man of truth...one who tempers action with wisdom and, above all else, one who walks in the light of God
Term
What are the four pillars of KE
Definition
fellowship, leadership, schlorship, service
Term
what makes you worthy to wear the star and cresent? the two watchwords?
Definition
diligence and commitment
Term
How long does KE last?
Definition
for life
Term
When was Manuel Chrysoloras born and where?
Definition
1350 in Greece
Term
When was KE founded?
Definition
1400
Term
Where did Manuel Chrysoloras teach?
Definition
Florence, Bologna, venice, Paris, and Rome
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Why was Manuel Chrysoloras sent to Italy
Definition
to aid Greece because of intelligence, diplomatic skill, family ties, war against Turks and ended up in Florence
Term
What is Manuel Chrysoloras book called?
Definition
Erotamata Civas Questiones
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What was Erotamata Civas Questiones?
Definition
first academic text for teaching of languages
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Why did Manuel Chrysoloras found KE?
Definition
for protection against Baldassare Cossa
Term
Baldessare Cossa was born into what?
Definition
family of pirates
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What did Baldessare Cossa later become?
Definition
Pope John XXIII (23)
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What did Baldessare Cossa do to people?
Definition
he robbed students and foreigners from other cities were taken advantage of
Term
What did Chrysoloras for the people?
Definition
Chrysoloras took care of foreigners and stopped Cossa
Term
Say My Brother's Keeper?
Definition

Drink in moderation, my dear brother

do not get drunk.

Let us spend our time as friends,

Never as enemies

Term
Where was my brothers keeper found?
Definition
a dusty corner of Benaki Museum in Athens
Term
Who discovered my brothers keeper?
Definition
Brother Mark Donnell
Term
When was the University of Bologna founded?
Definition
1088
Term
Bologna was?
Definition
the city of letters
Term
Historic figures associated with Bologna?
Definition
Gratian, Dante, Petrarch, Galileo, Copernicus, Pope Gregory XIII (13), Galvani, and Macroni
Term
How many gates enter the city?
Definition
12
Term
What are the streets names?
Definition

Strada Son Donato

Strada Stefano

Starada Sergozza

Term
What are the names of the two towers?
Definition

Torre Degli Asinelli

Torre Garisendi

Term
Which tower is leaning?
Definition
Torre Garisendi
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What is the name of the significant church in Bologna?
Definition
Basilica di San Petronio
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The Basilica di San Petronio is located on which street?
Definition
Strada San Donato, which is now called via zamboni
Term
why did kappa sigma expand to America?
Definition
my colors fade for want of wearers
Term
When was the America chapter started?
Definition
December 10, 1869 at the University of Virginia, 46 East Lawn
Term
Who was the University of Virgina founded by?
Definition
Thomas Jefferson in 1825
Term
What is the chapter at University of Virginia?
Definition
Zeta
Term
Who are the five founders?
Definition

Brother William Grigsby McCormick

Brother John Covert Boyd

Brother George Miles Arnold

Brother Edmund Law Rogers

Brother Frank Courtney Nicodemus

Term
Who lived at 46 East Lawn?
Definition
Brother William Grigsby McCormick
Term
Who made the badge?
Definition
Brother Edmund Law Rodgers
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What does it say above the door at 46 East Lawn?
Definition
It remains and it shall remain
Term
Who where the next brothers?
Definition

Brother Samuel Ishim North

Brother John Edward Sammies

 

Brother George Eliper Thomas

Brother Edward Stanley Toadvin

 

Brother Wiliam Clark Whitford

Brother Finis K. Farr

Term
Who was the foremost Historian?
Definition
Brother Finis K. Farr
Term
Who kept KE going?
Definition
Brother William Cornelius Bowen
Term
Who is the Golden Hearted Virginian?
Definition
Stephen Alenzo Jackson
Term
Describe the badge?
Definition
A convex crescent and five pointed star, with the crescent touching four points of the star. In black in the center of the crescent is a skull and crossbones. to the left crossed keys, and to the right crossed swords. At center of star are letters KE. Badge either white or yellow gold and may be plain or bejeweled with pearls, rubies, or diamonds
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two things under fellowship
Definition
the chapter
the ritual
Term
Two things under leadership
Definition

personal responsibilty

goal setting accountability

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two things under scholarship
Definition

our history

the college

Term
two things under service?
Definition

community service

fraternal involvement

Term
What is Brother Edmund Law Rogers stage name and play?
Definition
Lesile Edmunds, the octoron
Term
Who is the physicians?
Definition
John Covert Boyd
Term
Who designed the pledge pin?
Definition
Brother Herburt Milton Martin
Term
Who is the only honorary member?
Definition
Jefferson Davis
Term
What is East Lawn next too? Modeled after what?
Definition
The Rotunda, the pantheon
Term
When was Kappa Sigma finest hour?
Definition
Banquet held after the convenction
Term
What is the quote by Brother Ernest Howard Crosby?
Definition

No one could tell me where my soul might be;

I searched for God by he eluded me;

I sought my brother out and found all three

Term
What is Stephen Alonzo Jackson dream?
Definition
to make KE the leadering fraternity in the world
Term
What was apples of golds speech?
Definition
Stephen Alonzo Jackson
Term
Mcormick grandfather
Definition
Robert
Term
Mcormick uncle Sirius did what?
Definition
inventor
Term
McCormick was born
Definition
June 3 Chicago
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