DELTA ACHIEVEMENT TEST NEWEST ACTUAL

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DELTA ACHIEVEMENT TEST NEWEST ACTUAL

EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS ) |ALREADY GRADED

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Delta Sigma Theta uses the 5-Point Thrust as an organizing structure as it creates programs to benefit the African American community. What does the 5-Point Thrust consist of? - ANSWER- a) physical and mental health

• educational development
• economic development
• political awareness and involvement
• international awareness and involvement

The purpose of May Week is. . . - ANSWER- To emphasize the importance of higher education in the community, especially for black women

Soror ______ was the 1st black woman member of the U.S. Congress, the first African American and 1st woman to run as a major party candidate for the presidency of the United States - ANSWER- Shirley Chisholm

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Soror _____ at age 26 became the 1st black woman neurosurgeon in the United States. She specializes in pediatric nuerosurgery - ANSWER- Alexa Canady

Delta Sigma Theta official colors - ANSWER- Crimson and cream

What does the colors represent? - ANSWER- courage and purity

What is the official flower of Delta Sigma Theta? - ANSWER- African Violet

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is the 1st and one of only 3 African American organizations with the NGO special consultative status with the United Nations - ANSWER- True

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

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______ 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

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