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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority: History, Mission, and Impact, Exams of Human Rights

A comprehensive overview of delta sigma theta sorority, a historically black sorority dedicated to public service and sisterhood. It covers the sorority's founding, mission, key figures, programs, and impact on the black community. A series of questions and answers that test knowledge about the sorority's history, values, and activities.

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Delta Achievement Test quiz 104 detailed
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Delta Achievement Test quiz 104 detailed
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What date was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - ANSWER January 13, 1913
Delta Sigma Theta is dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship, and service. - ANSWER True
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mission - ANSWER 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.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Purpose - ANSWER Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit
organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local
communities throughout the world.
National President - ANSWER Beverly E Smith, 2017 - present
Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated February 30, 1930. - ANSWER True
Where was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - ANSWER Howard University
Delta Sigma Theta is a part of the - ANSWER National Pan-Hellenic Council
Delta Sigma Theta only has regions in the United States. - ANSWER False
How many collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta? - ANSWER 22
The motto of Delta Sigma Theta is - ANSWER "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"
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Delta Achievement Test quiz 104 detailed

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What date was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - ANSWER January 13, 1913

Delta Sigma Theta is dedicated to sisterhood, scholarship, and service. - ANSWER True

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mission - ANSWER 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.

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Purpose - ANSWER Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance and support through established programs in local communities throughout the world.

National President - ANSWER Beverly E Smith, 2017 - present

Delta Sigma Theta was incorporated February 30, 1930. - ANSWER True

Where was Delta Sigma Theta founded? - ANSWER Howard University

Delta Sigma Theta is a part of the - ANSWER National Pan-Hellenic Council

Delta Sigma Theta only has regions in the United States. - ANSWER False

How many collegiate women founded Delta Sigma Theta? - ANSWER 22

The motto of Delta Sigma Theta is - ANSWER "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom"

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Delta Sigma Theta was founded by students who had earlier been initiated into... - ANSWER Alpha Kappa Alpha

Delta Sigma Theta felt Alpha Kappa Alpha was solely a female derivative of Alpha Phi Alpha with no individual meaning.. - ANSWER True

Who was named the 1st president of Delta Sigma Theta's Alpha Chapter? - ANSWER Myra Davis Hemmings

Regional Director - ANSWER Rosie Allen-Herring

Tri- State(Ma, Ri and NH) Coordinator - ANSWER Roxanne Cooke

The collegiate founders sought to move towards social activism and greater public service, rather than social activities. - ANSWER True

Less than 2 months after the sorority's founding, Delta Sigma Theta women began their political activism by participating in the historic 1913... - ANSWER Women's Suffrage March

The sorority expanded with a 2nd chapter, Beta Chapter, established at ________ February 5, 1914. - ANSWER Wilberforce University

The 3rd chapter, Gamma Chapter, was established in 1918 at the ______. - ANSWER University of Pennsylvania

Delta Chapter was established April 4, 1919 at the... - ANSWER University of Iowa

Epsilon Chapter was established at ______ on November 19, 1919 - ANSWER Ohio State University

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Delta Sigma Theta offers affordable apartments for senior housing in the northeast area of Washington, D.C. The names of these homes are... - ANSWER Delta Towers I

Delta Towers II

_______ is for girls (ages 11 - 14) who demonstrate the potential for success, but may not have support systems or access to financial resources. Participants are exposed to math, science, technology, and non-traditional careers. Sessions may also include service learning activities, field trips and book clubs. - ANSWER Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy

______ was designed to help sorority members and local communities to attain personal wealth and financial security. It was established as a result of increasing unemployment, Social Security debts, and the widening gap between wealth and poverty - ANSWER Financial Fortitude

Delta Sigma Theta is a non-profit organization - ANSWER True

_____ is an outgrowth and continuation of the Dr. Betty Shabazz Delta Academy Program. It was created to assist in facilitating the dreams and goals of at risk, adolescent African American girls, aged 14-18 - ANSWER Delta GEMS

Founder - ANSWER Winona Alexander

Founder - ANSWER Madree Penn White

Founder - ANSWER Wertie Blackwell Weaver

Founder - ANSWER Vashti Murphy

Founder - ANSWER Ethel Cuff Black

Founder - ANSWER Federica Dodd

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Founder - ANSWER Osceola McCarthy Adams

Founder - ANSWER Pauline Minor

Founder - ANSWER Edna Brown Coleman

Founder - ANSWER Edith Young

Founder - ANSWER Marguerite Young Alexander

Founder - ANSWER Naomi Richardson

Founder - ANSWER Eliza Shippen

Founder - ANSWER Zephyr Carter

Founder - ANSWER Myra Davis Hemmings

Founder - ANSWER Mamie Reddy Rose

Founder - ANSWER Bertha Pitts Campbell

Founder - ANSWER Florence Letcher Toms

Founder - ANSWER Olive Jones

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Sorors

Delta Respect - ANSWER Respecting

Each

Sister

Positively

Equates

Continuing

Trust

What does the The Pyramid Pin represent? - ANSWER Mind Body and Spirit

What does The Diamond Jubilee Pin represent - ANSWER Contributions of $1000 or more to the Delta Research and Educational Foundation

What does the The Sorority Pin represent? - ANSWER Founder Madree Penn White

Compromise of three Greek Letters: Delta, Sigma, & Theta

What does The Fortitude Pin represent? - ANSWER A tribute to the founders

The Sorority Flower - ANSWER African Violet

Pyramid Flower - ANSWER Peppermint Carnation

Sorority Colors - ANSWER Crimson and Cream

Pyramid Colors - ANSWER White and Red

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Sorority Stone - ANSWER Pearl

Sorority Emblem - ANSWER Goddess Minerva: Goddess of Wisdom

Sorority Vow - ANSWER Membership in Delta Sigma Theta is a LIFETIME COMMITMENT

What color candle represents the Fundamental's Principle? - ANSWER White

What color candle represents the Torch of Wisdom - ANSWER Red

Rap Order - ANSWER One Rap: Attention, Be Seated, End of Ceremony

Two Rap: Affirm the Sacred Vow; Affirm the Sacred Trust

Three Raps: Sorors Stand

3 Committees - ANSWER Nominating Committee

Finance Committee

Scholarship & Standards Committee

2017-2021 quadrennial theme: - ANSWER "joy in our sisterhood, power in our voice and service in our heart,"

First Public Act: - ANSWER Participating in the Women's Suffrage March in Washington D.C., on March 3,

More than ___________ members initiated - ANSWER 350,

How many chapters are chartered? - ANSWER 1,058 chartered chapters

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Cicely Tyson - ANSWER Member and American actress

The nine cardinal virtues - ANSWER Compassion, Courtesy, Dedication, Fellowship, Fidelity, Honesty, Justice, Purity, Temperance

Minerva Circle of Identity - ANSWER Sisterhood, Black, College, Women, Public Service

Who wrote the Delta Oath? - ANSWER Mary church Terrell

The sorority song - ANSWER They are never sung as solos or renditions

The sorority crest - ANSWER Designed by F Aliene Parks and National President Jeannette Triplett Jones

Fundamental Principles - ANSWER Are embodied in the virtues of the nine jewels and the delta oath

The torch of wisdom - ANSWER Always bring the white candle to the red candle

The sacred trust - ANSWER The induction of new members into Delta Sigma Theta is the sorority's most sacred trust

Standing committees - ANSWER appointed by the national president

internal audit committee, information and communication committee, personnel committee, housing and property committee, heritage and archives committee, membership services committee