DELTA ACHIEVEMENT TEST
MORE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERYFIED
1. When was Delta Sigma Theta incorporated?
January 13th, 1913
2. What is the mission state?
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
3. On what campus was Delta Sigma Theta founded?
Howard University
4. At what national convention was Grand Chapter created?
1st National Convention
5. What group is the Jewel Temperance dedicated to?
The National Staff
6. What is the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee
To keep in touch with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the negro race
in general
7. First Jewel
Compassion: Essence of the human spirit; Dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta
8. Second Jewel
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
9. Third Jewel
Dedication: To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration;
Dedicated to National Presidents, past and present
10. Fourth Jewel
Fellowship: common spirit of Sisterhood; Dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta
11. Fifth Jewel
, 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
12. Sixth Jewel
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
13. Seventh Jewel
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.
14. Eighth Jewel
Purity: Character, mind, and conduct is the supreme goal of human life; Dedicated to the deceased
sorors of Delta Sigma Theta
15. Ninth Jewel
Temperance: Self-restraint in conduct; Dedicated to the National Staff
16. What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention?
Alpha- Howard University
Gamma- University of Pennsylvania
Epsilon- Ohio State University
17. What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication?
To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration
18. What are the elements of the Minerva Circle?
Sisterhood is the core
Black
College
Women
Public service is the outer circle
19. Who designed the Sorority Crest?
F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett Jones
20. Who are the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn?
Sorors Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
21. What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma
Theta?
New York City and Washington D.C.
22. What is the purpose of the Jubilee Year established in 1929?
To get inactive members to become more active and re-dedicate to Delta
MORE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS VERYFIED
1. When was Delta Sigma Theta incorporated?
January 13th, 1913
2. What is the mission state?
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
3. On what campus was Delta Sigma Theta founded?
Howard University
4. At what national convention was Grand Chapter created?
1st National Convention
5. What group is the Jewel Temperance dedicated to?
The National Staff
6. What is the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee
To keep in touch with the political and civic activities of the country as they affected the negro race
in general
7. First Jewel
Compassion: Essence of the human spirit; Dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta
8. Second Jewel
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
9. Third Jewel
Dedication: To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration;
Dedicated to National Presidents, past and present
10. Fourth Jewel
Fellowship: common spirit of Sisterhood; Dedicated to the many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta
11. Fifth Jewel
, 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
12. Sixth Jewel
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
13. Seventh Jewel
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.
14. Eighth Jewel
Purity: Character, mind, and conduct is the supreme goal of human life; Dedicated to the deceased
sorors of Delta Sigma Theta
15. Ninth Jewel
Temperance: Self-restraint in conduct; Dedicated to the National Staff
16. What three chapters were in attendance at the First National Convention?
Alpha- Howard University
Gamma- University of Pennsylvania
Epsilon- Ohio State University
17. What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication?
To a noble cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration
18. What are the elements of the Minerva Circle?
Sisterhood is the core
Black
College
Women
Public service is the outer circle
19. Who designed the Sorority Crest?
F. Ailene Marks and Jeannette Triplett Jones
20. Who are the writers of the Delta Sigma Theta National Hymn?
Sorors Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
21. What were the first two graduate (now called alumnae) chapters authorized by Delta Sigma
Theta?
New York City and Washington D.C.
22. What is the purpose of the Jubilee Year established in 1929?
To get inactive members to become more active and re-dedicate to Delta
