How Much You Know Mother Teresa? Trivia Facts Quiz
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
Name the city where Mother Teresa was born?
- A.
Kolkata
- B.
Sicily
- C.
New York
- D.
Skopje
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D. SkopjeExplanation
Mother Teresa was born in Skopje.Rate this question:
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- 2.
At the time of birth, what was the name of Mother Teresa?
- A.
Teresa Maria
- B.
Loretta Aga
- C.
Agnes Gonxha
- D.
Antonia Maria
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C. Agnes GonxhaExplanation
Agnes Gonxha was the name of Mother Teresa at the time of her birth. She was born on August 26, 1910, in Skopje, which was then part of the Ottoman Empire and is now the capital of North Macedonia. Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu was her birth name, and she later adopted the name Teresa after becoming a nun. She is renowned for her humanitarian work and dedication to helping the poor and sick, particularly in India, where she founded the Missionaries of Charity.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When did Mother Teresa became made a saint?
- A.
Sept. 4, 2016
- B.
July. 4, 2016
- C.
Sept. 1, 2016
- D.
Oct. 1, 2016
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A. Sept. 4, 2016Explanation
Mother Teresa was made a saint on September 4, 2016.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Name the first city visited by Mother Teresa in India?
- A.
Mumbai
- B.
Kolkata
- C.
Hyderabad
- D.
Thiruvananthapuram
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B. KolkataExplanation
Mother Teresa, a Catholic nun and missionary, first visited Kolkata (formerly known as Calcutta) in India. This city became her home and the base for her work with the poor and needy. Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata, where she dedicated her life to serving the destitute, sick, and dying. Kolkata holds a special place in her life and is often associated with her compassionate and selfless service to humanity.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Missionaries of Charity were founded on which date?
- A.
Oct 7, 1950
- B.
Dec 19, 1950
- C.
July 17, 1951
- D.
Jan 8, 1950
Correct Answer
A. Oct 7, 1950Explanation
The correct answer is Oct 7, 1950. The Missionaries of Charity were founded on this date.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the age of Mother Teresa when she left her home?
- A.
12
- B.
14
- C.
18
- D.
16
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- 7.
Mother Teresa was suffering from which disease in September 1989?
- A.
Cholera
- B.
Heart Attack
- C.
Fever
- D.
Malaria
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B. Heart AttackExplanation
In September 1989, Mother Teresa suffered from a heart attack. This is a medical condition where the blood flow to the heart is blocked, leading to damage to the heart muscle. Heart attacks can be caused by various factors, including atherosclerosis, which is the buildup of plaque in the arteries. It is a serious and life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Mother Teresa was fluent in _____ languages.
- A.
4
- B.
1
- C.
2
- D.
5
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