DAT TEST 5 REVISION QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS
The sorority Pin of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was designed by - Answer - Founder Madree Penn White
What Greek Letters are used to Design the Sorority Pin? - Answer - Delta, Sigma, Theta
Which Greek Letter are the Jewels that represent the Cardinal Virtues of the foundation of Delta Sigma
Theta found on? - Answer - Sigma
What do the the 9 Cardinal Virtues represent? - Answer - 9 Jewels of Delta Emblem represent basic
attributes which all Delta women should strive to attain.
What are the 9 Jewels of Delta? - Answer - Compassion, Courtesy , Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity,
Honesty, Justice, Purity and Temperance
What is the first Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Compassion. The essence
of the human spirit. Dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is the second Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Courtesy. Springs from
a genuine respect for the feelings of others and consideration for inherent dignity of every living person.
Dedicated to the mothers of Delta members.
What is the third Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Dedication to a noble
cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration. Dedicated to the National
Presidents, past and present.
What is the fourth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Fellowship. The
common spirit of sisterhood. Dedicated to many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.
, What is the fifth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Fidelity. The steadfast
devotion and faithful commitment we give to purposes larger than ourselves and a disciplined devotion
which involves us in those experiences. Dedicated to the Honorary Members.
What is the sixth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Honesty. First requisite in
keeping peace with ourselves and meriting the trust of others. Dedicated to the National Officer's, past
and present.
What is the seventh Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Justice. The firm and
continuous obligation to render to everyone, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, that which is his or her
due. Dedicated to our ancestors, born slaves or freed to struggle, leaving a legacy of achievement in
overcoming oppression in the cause of freedom and justice.
What is the eighth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Purity. Of character,
mind and conduct is the supreme goal of human life. Dedicated to the deceased Sorors of Delta Sigma
Theta.
What is the ninth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Temperance. Self-
restraint in conduct. Dedicated to the National staff.
Who is the first Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Compassion Jewel is dedicated to the
Founders of Delta.
Who is the second Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Courtesy Jewel is dedicated to the
mothers of Delta. *dedicated to my momma
Who is the third Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Dedication Jewel is dedicated to the
National president, past and present.
Who is the fourth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Fellowship Jewel is dedicated to the
many chapters of Delta
Who is the fifth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Fidelity Jewel is dedicated to the Honorary
Members.
, Who is the sixth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Honesty Jewel is dedicated to the National
Officers, past and present.
Who is the seventh Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Justice Jewel is dedicated to our
ancestors, born slaves, or freed to struggle.
Who is the eighth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Purity Jewel is dedicated to deceased
sorors of Delta
Who is the ninth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Temperance Jewel is dedicated to the
National Staff.
What date was Delta's Alpha Chapter granted a Certification of Incorporation? - Answer - February 18th
1913
When did Delta's March with suffragette movement under the banner of Delta Sigma Theta Inc? -
Answer - March of 1913
When was the first National Convention held? - Answer - December 27-30th 1919
Where was the first National Convention held? - Answer - Washington D.C in December of 1919
Who were the first honorary members of Delta? - Answer - In 1919 the first honorary members of Delta
were Nannie H Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, and Mary Church Terrell
Who is Nanie H Burroughs? - Answer - Became One (of 3) of the first Honorary members of DST in 1919
Who is Gabrielle Pelham? - Answer - Became One (of 3) of the first Honorary members of DST in 1919
Who is Mary Church Terrell? - Answer - Became One (of 3) of the first Honorary members of DST in
1919
, When was Delta May week established? - Answer - May week was established in 1921
In 1923 what Honorary member was initiated? - Answer - In 1923 Mary McLeod Bethune was initiated
What is the significance of May week established in 1921 - Answer - Designation was given to the
observance by chapters throughout the country of a program stressing higher education for Negro
women, was first observed.
Who composed the Delta Hymn? - Answer - Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Tolbert composed
the Delta National Hymn.
What year was the Delta National Hymn composed? - Answer - Delta Hymn was composed in 1924 by
Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
When did the Iota Chapter adopt Jabberwock - Answer - In 1925 the Iota Chapter adopted Jabberwock
In ____ a vote to conducted national conventions biennially , beginning with the ____ National
convention in 1929 - Answer - In 1927 a vote to conducted biennial conventions, beginning with the 10th
National convention in 1929
Who are the 22 Founders of Delta in alphabetical order (by last name) - Answer - Osceola Macarthy
Adams
Marguerite Young Alexander
Winona Cargile Alexander
Ethel Cuff Black
Bertha Pitts Campbell
Zephyr Chisholm Carter
Edna Brown Coleman
Jessie McGuire Dent
Frederica Davis Hemings
WITH ANSWERS
The sorority Pin of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority was designed by - Answer - Founder Madree Penn White
What Greek Letters are used to Design the Sorority Pin? - Answer - Delta, Sigma, Theta
Which Greek Letter are the Jewels that represent the Cardinal Virtues of the foundation of Delta Sigma
Theta found on? - Answer - Sigma
What do the the 9 Cardinal Virtues represent? - Answer - 9 Jewels of Delta Emblem represent basic
attributes which all Delta women should strive to attain.
What are the 9 Jewels of Delta? - Answer - Compassion, Courtesy , Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity,
Honesty, Justice, Purity and Temperance
What is the first Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Compassion. The essence
of the human spirit. Dedicated to the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
What is the second Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Courtesy. Springs from
a genuine respect for the feelings of others and consideration for inherent dignity of every living person.
Dedicated to the mothers of Delta members.
What is the third Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Dedication to a noble
cause is one of humanity's highest callings and an act of consecration. Dedicated to the National
Presidents, past and present.
What is the fourth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Fellowship. The
common spirit of sisterhood. Dedicated to many chapters of Delta Sigma Theta Inc.
, What is the fifth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Fidelity. The steadfast
devotion and faithful commitment we give to purposes larger than ourselves and a disciplined devotion
which involves us in those experiences. Dedicated to the Honorary Members.
What is the sixth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Honesty. First requisite in
keeping peace with ourselves and meriting the trust of others. Dedicated to the National Officer's, past
and present.
What is the seventh Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Justice. The firm and
continuous obligation to render to everyone, regardless of race, creed, color, sex, that which is his or her
due. Dedicated to our ancestors, born slaves or freed to struggle, leaving a legacy of achievement in
overcoming oppression in the cause of freedom and justice.
What is the eighth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Purity. Of character,
mind and conduct is the supreme goal of human life. Dedicated to the deceased Sorors of Delta Sigma
Theta.
What is the ninth Jewell of DST? Definition? Who is it dedicated to? - Answer - Temperance. Self-
restraint in conduct. Dedicated to the National staff.
Who is the first Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Compassion Jewel is dedicated to the
Founders of Delta.
Who is the second Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Courtesy Jewel is dedicated to the
mothers of Delta. *dedicated to my momma
Who is the third Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Dedication Jewel is dedicated to the
National president, past and present.
Who is the fourth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Fellowship Jewel is dedicated to the
many chapters of Delta
Who is the fifth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Fidelity Jewel is dedicated to the Honorary
Members.
, Who is the sixth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Honesty Jewel is dedicated to the National
Officers, past and present.
Who is the seventh Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Justice Jewel is dedicated to our
ancestors, born slaves, or freed to struggle.
Who is the eighth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Purity Jewel is dedicated to deceased
sorors of Delta
Who is the ninth Jewel of Delta dedicated to? - Answer - The Temperance Jewel is dedicated to the
National Staff.
What date was Delta's Alpha Chapter granted a Certification of Incorporation? - Answer - February 18th
1913
When did Delta's March with suffragette movement under the banner of Delta Sigma Theta Inc? -
Answer - March of 1913
When was the first National Convention held? - Answer - December 27-30th 1919
Where was the first National Convention held? - Answer - Washington D.C in December of 1919
Who were the first honorary members of Delta? - Answer - In 1919 the first honorary members of Delta
were Nannie H Burroughs, Gabrielle Pelham, and Mary Church Terrell
Who is Nanie H Burroughs? - Answer - Became One (of 3) of the first Honorary members of DST in 1919
Who is Gabrielle Pelham? - Answer - Became One (of 3) of the first Honorary members of DST in 1919
Who is Mary Church Terrell? - Answer - Became One (of 3) of the first Honorary members of DST in
1919
, When was Delta May week established? - Answer - May week was established in 1921
In 1923 what Honorary member was initiated? - Answer - In 1923 Mary McLeod Bethune was initiated
What is the significance of May week established in 1921 - Answer - Designation was given to the
observance by chapters throughout the country of a program stressing higher education for Negro
women, was first observed.
Who composed the Delta Hymn? - Answer - Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Tolbert composed
the Delta National Hymn.
What year was the Delta National Hymn composed? - Answer - Delta Hymn was composed in 1924 by
Alice Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole Talbert
When did the Iota Chapter adopt Jabberwock - Answer - In 1925 the Iota Chapter adopted Jabberwock
In ____ a vote to conducted national conventions biennially , beginning with the ____ National
convention in 1929 - Answer - In 1927 a vote to conducted biennial conventions, beginning with the 10th
National convention in 1929
Who are the 22 Founders of Delta in alphabetical order (by last name) - Answer - Osceola Macarthy
Adams
Marguerite Young Alexander
Winona Cargile Alexander
Ethel Cuff Black
Bertha Pitts Campbell
Zephyr Chisholm Carter
Edna Brown Coleman
Jessie McGuire Dent
Frederica Davis Hemings
