- 1. St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia, is widely revered for her unwavering commitment to humanitarian work and her selfless dedication to the poorest of the poor. After moving to Ireland and later to India, she founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950, an organization that focused on providing care for those who are destitute, sick, and abandoned. Mother Teresa's profound empathy and compassion guided her life’s mission, as she worked tirelessly in the slums of Calcutta, addressing the needs of the dying, the homeless, and those suffering from leprosy and HIV/AIDS. Her approach emphasized not just meeting physical needs but also offering spiritual solace and dignity to every individual, often stating that the greatest disease in the world today is not leprosy or tuberculosis, but rather the feeling of being unwanted, unloved, and uncared for. In recognition of her incredible work, she received numerous awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979. Mother Teresa was canonized as a saint by the Roman Catholic Church on September 4, 2016, and she continues to inspire millions around the globe through her message of love, charity, and compassion.
Which city did St. Mother Teresa mainly work in?
A) Mumbai
B) Calcutta
C) Chennai
D) New Delhi
- 2. What religious order did Mother Teresa found?
A) Sisters of Charity
B) Daughters of Charity
C) Missionaries of Charity
D) Franciscan Sisters
- 3. What year was Mother Teresa canonized as a saint?
A) 2005
B) 2010
C) 2016
D) 2000
- 4. Which of the following awards did Mother Teresa receive?
A) Grammy Award
B) Nobel Peace Prize
C) Pulitzer Prize
D) Oscar
- 5. What was a major focus of Mother Teresa's work?
A) Technology education
B) Serving the poor
C) Building schools
D) Political advocacy
- 6. In which year did St. Mother Teresa die?
A) 1985
B) 1990
C) 2000
D) 1997
- 7. Which Pope canonized Mother Teresa?
A) Pope Benedict XVI
B) Pope Francis
C) Pope John Paul II
D) Pope Paul VI
- 8. Which place is known as the headquarters of the Missionaries of Charity?
A) Chennai
B) Delhi
C) Kolkata
D) Mumbai
- 9. Before founding the Missionaries of Charity, where did Mother Teresa teach?
A) St. Mary's High School
B) St. Xavier's College
C) St. Joseph's School
D) Loyola University
- 10. Which of the following values did Mother Teresa promote?
A) Compassion
B) Wealth
C) Violence
D) Greed
- 11. During which period did Mother Teresa establish her first home for the dying?
A) 1971
B) 1965
C) 1980
D) 1952
- 12. What was St. Mother Teresa's birth name?
A) Maria Teresa
B) Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu
C) Monica Teresa
D) Theresa of Lisieux
- 13. Which religious affiliation did St. Mother Teresa belong to?
A) Roman Catholic
B) Anglican
C) Protestant
D) Eastern Orthodox
- 14. Which country did Mother Teresa spend most of her life in?
A) Italy
B) Albania
C) India
D) USA
- 15. What year was Mother Teresa born?
A) 1890
B) 1915
C) 1910
D) 1920
- 16. What year did Mother Teresa receive the Nobel Peace Prize?
A) 1975
B) 1979
C) 1980
D) 1982
- 17. What daily practice did Mother Teresa encourage among her followers?
A) Fast
B) Prayer
C) Yoga
D) Meditation
- 18. Where is St. Mother Teresa buried?
A) Rome
B) Albania
C) Vatican City
D) Kolkata, India
- 19. Which religious order did St. Mother Teresa join at age 18?
A) Jesuits
B) Dominican Sisters
C) Salesian Sisters
D) Loreto Sisters
- 20. What was the name of St. Mother Teresa's home for the dying?
A) Anand Mandir
B) Seva Sadan
C) Shanti Niketan
D) Nirmal Hriday
- 21. Where was St. Mother Teresa born?
A) Albania
B) Calcutta, India
C) Skopje, Macedonia
D) Rome, Italy
- 22. Which organization recognized Mother Teresa as an honorary citizen?
A) World Health Organization
B) United States
C) European Union
D) United Nations
- 23. What did St. Mother Teresa often say was a threat to world peace?
A) War
B) Hunger
C) Pollution
D) Abortion
- 24. What age did St. Mother Teresa leave home to become a missionary?
A) 25
B) 16
C) 18
D) 21
- 25. How did Mother Teresa address the suffering?
A) With love and care
B) With anger
C) With cynicism
D) With indifference
- 26. What was Mother Teresa's stance on abortion?
A) It was irrelevant.
B) She supported it.
C) She opposed it.
D) She was indifferent.
- 27. What significant event in India's history coincided with Mother Teresa's arrival?
A) Indian Independence
B) The Emergency
C) The Green Revolution
D) The Partition
- 28. St. Mother Teresa often referred to the poor as what?
A) The forgotten
B) Lost souls
C) Jesus in disguise
D) Suffering servants
- 29. What was Mother Teresa’s view on the importance of family?
A) Not important
B) Secondary to work
C) Crucial for society
D) Overrated
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