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DELTA ACHIEVEMENT TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERSWhen was Delta Sigma Theta incorporated? - Answers- January 13th, 1913
What is the mission state? - Answers- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. is an
organization of college educated women committed to the constructive development of
its members and to public service with a primary focus on the black community
On what campus was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - Answers- Howard University
At what national convention was Grand Chapter created? - Answers- 1st National
Convention
What group is the Jewel Temperance dedicated to? - Answers- The National Staff
What is the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee - Answers- To keep in touch
with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the negro race in
general
First Jewel - Answers- Compassion: Essence of the human spirit; Dedicated to the
Founders of Delta Sigma Theta
Second Jewel - Answers- Courtesy: A genuine respect for the feelings of others and
consideration for the inherent dignitt of every living person; Dedicated to the mothers of
Delta members
Third Jewel - Answers- Dedication: To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest
callings and an act of consecration; Dedicated to National Presidents, past and present
Fourth Jewel - Answers- Fellowship: common spirit of Sisterhood; Dedicated to the
many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta
Fifth Jewel - Answers- Fidelity: is the steadfast devotion and faithful commitment we
give to purposes that ourselves and a disciplines devotion which involves us in those
experiences that are the very essence of this organization; Dedicated to the Honorary
Members
Sixth Jewel - Answers- Honesty: the first requisite in keeping peace with ourselves and
meriting the trust of others; Dedicated to the National Officers, past and present, who
have guided the organization
Seventh Jewel - Answers- Justice: Firm and continous obligation to render everyone,
regardless or race, creed, color, or sex that which is her due; Dedicated to our
ancestors, born slaves or freed to stuggle, leaving a legacy of achievement in
overcoming oppression in the cause of freedom and justice.
, Eighth Jewel - Answers- Purity: Character, mind, and conduct is the supreme goal of
human life; Dedicated to the deceased sorors of Delta Sigma Theta
Ninth Jewel - Answers- Temperance: Self-restraint in conduct; Dedicated to the
National Staff
What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention? - Answers-
Alpha- Howard University
Gamma- University of Pennsylvania
Epsilon- Ohio State University
Who designed the Sorority Crest? - Answers- F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett
Jones
Who are the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn? - Answers- Sorors Alice
Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta
Sigma Theta? - Answers- New York City and Washington D.C.
What is the purpose of the Jubilee Year established in 1929? - Answers- To get inactive
members to become more active and re-dedicate to Delta
Name the four funds established under the First National President Sadie Tanner
Mossell Alexander - Answers- - Housing Fund
- Sinking Fund
- Scholarship Award Fund
- College Tuition Fund
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? - Answers- To a noble cause is one of
humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration
What are the elements of the Minerva Circle? - Answers- Sisterhood is the core
Black
College
Women
Public service is the outer circle
How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities? -
Answers- 9
Who was the first Honorary Member initiated into Delta Sigma Theta? - Answers- -
Nannie H. Burroughs
- Gabrielle Pelham
- Mary Church Terrell
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