Delta Sigma Theta Practice Test Q&A Mission Statement Correct Ans - Delta sigma theta sorority incorporated 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 At what national convention was Grand Chapter created? Correct Ans - 1st national convention To whom or to what group is the jewel Temperance dedicated? Correct Ans - National Staff What was the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee? Correct Ans - To keep in touch with political and civic activities of the country as they affect the negro race Name the Nine Jewels Correct Ans - Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year? Correct Ans - 1930 The Jewel Compassion is dedicated to whom or what group in Delta? Correct Ans - Founders Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath? Correct Ans - Mary Church Terrell What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention?Correct Ans - Alpha, Gamma, Epsilon What is the meaning of Jewel Dedication? Correct Ans - To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest calling and an act of consecration Name the elements of the Minerva Circle of Identify? Correct Ans - sisterhood, Black, college, women, public service Who designed the Sorority Crest? Correct Ans - F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Tripplet Jones 1 / 2
On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority founded? Correct Ans - Howard University Name the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn Correct Ans - Alice Dunbar Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma Theta? Correct Ans - New York City and Washington D.C.What is the purpose of Jubilee Year established in 1929? Correct Ans - hundreds of Delta women would rededicate themselves to the sorority Please name the four funds established under first national president Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Correct Ans - Housing fund, sinking fund, scholarship award fund, college tuition fund How many principles provide the overall framework for all of the initiation activities? Correct Ans - Nine Who was the first Honorary Member initiated into DST? Correct Ans - Nannie Burroughs At what convention was Mary McLeod Bethune initiated? Correct Ans - 5th convention The jewels representing the nine cardinal virtues are located on which Greek letter on the Delta Pin? Correct Ans - The Sigma I will close my ears Correct Ans - and seal my lips to slanderous gossip I will take an active interest in the welfare Correct Ans - of my country, using my influence toward the enactment of laws for the protection of the unfortunate and weak and for the repeal of those depriving human beings of their privilieges and rights I will never belittle any race Correct Ans - and will try to persuade others to take the same just stand Born in El Paso, Texas; featured in the Crisis Magazine in 1913; reporter for the Alpha Chapter, gifted singer and actress who harnessed her vocal powers and sang for TV shows Correct Ans - Zephyr Chisom Carter
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