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Question 1
On what specific date was Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. founded?
A) January 1, 1913
B) January 13, 1913
C) February 18, 1913
D) March 3, 1913
E) December 28, 1947
Correct Answer: B) January 13, 1913
Rationale: Delta Sigma Theta was founded on January 13, 1913, by 22 collegiate women at
Howard University. This date marks the official beginning of the sorority's history and is
celebrated annually as Founders Day.
Question 2
To which of the following pillars is Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. dedicated?
A) Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service
B) Strength, Wisdom, and Knowledge
C) Faith, Hope, and Charity
D) Intelligence, Integrity, and Industry
E) Courage, Character, and Commitment
Correct Answer: A) Sisterhood, Scholarship, and Service
Rationale: The organization’s core foundation is built upon three specific pillars: Sisterhood
(the bond between members), Scholarship (academic excellence), and Service (impactful
public action within the community).
Question 3
According to the Delta Achievement Test materials, what is the recorded date for the National
Incorporation of the sorority?
A) January 13, 1913
B) February 18, 1913
C) February 30, 1930
D) December 28, 1947
E) January 20, 1930
Correct Answer: C) February 30, 1930
Rationale: Per the provided study material, the sorority was incorporated on February 30,
1930. While February 30th is historically an impossible date in the standard calendar, it is
the specific fact identified as "True" for the purposes of this specific Achievement Test.
Question 4
On which university campus was Delta Sigma Theta founded?
A) Wilberforce University
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B) University of Pennsylvania
C) Ohio State University
D) Howard University
E) University of Iowa
Correct Answer: D) Howard University
Rationale: Howard University in Washington, D.C., served as the birthplace of the sorority.
It was here that the 22 Founders met and organized the sisterhood to pursue social activism
and public service.
Question 5
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a member of which of the following organizations?
A) National Pan-Hellenic Council
B) North American Interfraternity Conference
C) National Panhellenic Conference
D) United Negro College Fund
E) National Council of Women
Correct Answer: A) National Pan-Hellenic Council
Rationale: Delta Sigma Theta is a member of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC),
often referred to as the "Divine Nine," which is a collaborative council of nine historical
African American international Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities.
Question 6
Is it true or false that Delta Sigma Theta only has geographic regions located within the United
States?
A) True
B) False
C) True, but only for undergraduate chapters
D) False, it only has regions in Africa and the US
E) True, according to the 1913 Charter
Correct Answer: B) False
Rationale: The sorority is an international organization. While it has a massive presence in
the United States, it also maintains chapters and operations internationally, meaning its
regional structure extends beyond U.S. borders.
Question 7
How many collegiate women are credited as the Founders of Delta Sigma Theta?
A) 7
B) 9
C) 13
D) 22
E) 30
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Correct Answer: D) 22
Rationale: A group of exactly 22 undergraduate women at Howard University came
together in 1913 to form the sorority, seeking to shift the focus of their previous affiliation
toward more impactful social and political causes.
Question 8
Complete the Sorority’s Public Motto: "Intelligence is the Torch of..."
A) Service
B) Wisdom
C) Sisterhood
D) Knowledge
E) Fortitude
Correct Answer: B) Wisdom
Rationale: The public motto "Intelligence is the Torch of Wisdom" reflects the sorority's
commitment to academic excellence and the belief that education is the light that guides
meaningful, wise action in society.
Question 9
Before founding Delta Sigma Theta, the 22 collegiate women had originally been initiated into
which organization?
A) Zeta Phi Beta
B) Sigma Gamma Rho
C) Alpha Kappa Alpha
D) Alpha Phi Alpha
E) Omega Psi Phi
Correct Answer: C) Alpha Kappa Alpha
Rationale: The Founders were originally members of Alpha Kappa Alpha. They decided to
break away and form a new organization (Delta Sigma Theta) that would be more focused
on social activism and public service.
Question 10
What was the specific ideological reason the Founders sought to move away from their original
organization?
A) They wanted different official colors.
B) They felt the previous organization was solely a female derivative of Alpha Phi Alpha with no
individual meaning.
C) They wanted to lower the membership dues.
D) They wanted to move the headquarters to a different state.
E) They were required to by the university administration.
Correct Answer: B) Delta Sigma Theta felt Alpha Kappa Alpha was solely a female
derivative of Alpha Phi Alpha with no individual meaning.