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DAT TEST Questions and Correct Answers
Write the mission statement of the sorority. 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? Ans:
The First National Convention
What was the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee? Ans:
Established to keep in touch with the political and civic activities
of the country as they affected the Negro race in general.
Name the Nine Jewels Ans: Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication,
Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year Ans: 1930
The Jewel Compassion is dedicated to whom or what group in
Delta? Ans: The jewel Compassion is dedicated to the founders of
Delta Sigma Theta
Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath? Ans: Mary Church
Terrell
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What three chapters were invited by the Alpha chapter to attend
the First National Convention. Ans: Alpha , Gamma , Epsilon
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? Ans: a noble cause
is one of humanity's highest calling and an act of consecration
Name the elements of the Minerva Circle? Ans: Sisterhood, Black,
college, women, public service
Who designed the Sorority Crest? Ans: The Sorority Crest was
designed by F. Ailene Marks and Jeanette Triplett Jones
On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
founded? Ans: Howard University
Name the writers of the Delta Sigma National Hymn. Ans: Alice
Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole-Talbert
What were the first two graduate (now called Alumnae) chapter
authorized by Delta Sigma Theta ? Ans: Washington D.C Alumnae
Chapter and New York City Alumnae Chaptet
What is the purpose of Jubilee Year? And what year was it
established? Ans: Established to to encourage inactive members
to rededicate themselves to the sorority's ideals and become active
participants in its programs. It was established in 1929.
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DAT TEST Questions and Correct Answers
Write the mission statement of the sorority. 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? Ans:
The First National Convention
What was the purpose of the National Vigilance Committee? Ans:
Established to keep in touch with the political and civic activities
of the country as they affected the Negro race in general.
Name the Nine Jewels Ans: Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication,
Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated in what year Ans: 1930
The Jewel Compassion is dedicated to whom or what group in
Delta? Ans: The jewel Compassion is dedicated to the founders of
Delta Sigma Theta
Which Honorary Member wrote the Delta Oath? Ans: Mary Church
Terrell
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What three chapters were invited by the Alpha chapter to attend
the First National Convention. Ans: Alpha , Gamma , Epsilon
What is the meaning of the Jewel Dedication? Ans: a noble cause
is one of humanity's highest calling and an act of consecration
Name the elements of the Minerva Circle? Ans: Sisterhood, Black,
college, women, public service
Who designed the Sorority Crest? Ans: The Sorority Crest was
designed by F. Ailene Marks and Jeanette Triplett Jones
On what university campus was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
founded? Ans: Howard University
Name the writers of the Delta Sigma National Hymn. Ans: Alice
Dunbar-Nelson and Florence Cole-Talbert
What were the first two graduate (now called Alumnae) chapter
authorized by Delta Sigma Theta ? Ans: Washington D.C Alumnae
Chapter and New York City Alumnae Chaptet
What is the purpose of Jubilee Year? And what year was it
established? Ans: Established to to encourage inactive members
to rededicate themselves to the sorority's ideals and become active
participants in its programs. It was established in 1929.
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