What Do You Know About Mother Teresa?

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    What was Mother Teresa awarded?

    • Nobel Prize
    • Olympic Medal
    • The first prize in the gymnastic competition.
    • Grammy
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Do you know about Mother Teresa? Would you like to play a quiz to test your knowledge about her? Mother Teresa was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and a well-known missionary. She was very devoted to her missionary work. She helped sick and dying people. Check your knowledge about Mother Teresa with these questions that we have brought for you. You will learn even more about her. All the best!

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  • 2. 

    What was her job?

    • She was a nun and served as a missionary.

    • She was a nurse in a hospital in London.

    • She was a reporter.

    • She was an engineer.

    Correct Answer
    A. She was a nun and served as a missionary.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "She was a nun and served as a missionary." This is evident from the statement "She was a nun and served as a missionary." The other options of being a nurse, reporter, or engineer are not mentioned in the given statement.

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  • 3. 

    What was her real name?

    • Anna Maria Lopez

    • Angela Gona Bo

    • Angela Bo Gona

    • Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu

    Correct Answer
    A. Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu. This is the real name of Mother Teresa, a Roman Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life to serving the poor and needy. She was born in Skopje, now the capital of North Macedonia, and later moved to India where she founded the Missionaries of Charity. Mother Teresa received numerous awards and honors for her humanitarian work and is widely regarded as one of the most influential and beloved figures of the 20th century.

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  • 4. 

    Where did Sisters of Loretto work?

    • They worked in Turkey.

    • They worked in India.

    • They worked in Brazil.

    • They worked in UK.

    Correct Answer
    A. They worked in India.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "They worked in India." This is evident from the information provided in the question, which states that the Sisters of Loretto worked in various locations, and among the given options, India is the only country mentioned. Therefore, it can be concluded that the Sisters of Loretto worked in India.

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  • 5. 

    When was Mother Teresa born?

    • 26 June 1910

    • 26 August 1910

    • 26 October 1910

    • 30 October 1910

    Correct Answer
    A. 26 August 1910
    Explanation
    Mother Teresa was born on 26 August 1910.

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  • 6. 

    What did she open in 1952?

    • A Catholic high school.

    • A nursery school.

    • A home for the dying people.

    • None of these

    Correct Answer
    A. A home for the dying people.
    Explanation
    In 1952, she opened a home for the dying people. This suggests that she was involved in providing care and support to individuals who were terminally ill or nearing the end of their lives. This aligns with Mother Teresa's well-known mission of serving the poorest of the poor and offering compassion and comfort to those in need.

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  • 7. 

    When did Mother Teresa form her first group and called it the Missionary of Charity?

    • In 1960

    • In 1983

    • In 1959

    • In 1950

    Correct Answer
    A. In 1950
    Explanation
    In 1950, Mother Teresa formed her first group and named it the Missionary of Charity. This marked the beginning of her mission to serve the poor and vulnerable in society. Through the Missionary of Charity, Mother Teresa and her group dedicated themselves to providing care, support, and love to those in need. This significant event in 1950 laid the foundation for Mother Teresa's lifelong work and her eventual recognition as a symbol of compassion and humanitarianism.

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  • 8. 

    What subjects did Mother Teresa teach in Calcutta?

    • She taught Mathematics and Music at St. Mary’s High School.

    • She taught Biology and Arts at St. Mary’s High School.

    • She taught History and Geography at St. Mary’s High School.

    • She taught Literature and Political Science at St. Mary's High School.

    Correct Answer
    A. She taught History and Geography at St. Mary’s High School.
  • 9. 

    Where did she hear a divine call to take care of sick and homeless people?

    • In 1946, she fell ill and was sent to the hills to recover from her illness.

    • In 1964, when she was in a church.

    • In 1954, when she was ill and stayed in a hospital.

    • In 1966, when she had retired.

    Correct Answer
    A. In 1946, she fell ill and was sent to the hills to recover from her illness.
  • 10. 

    When was Mother Teresa beatified by Pope John Paul II?

    • On November 20, 2003

    • On October 19, 2005.

    • On October 19, 2003.

    • On October 24, 2004

    Correct Answer
    A. On October 19, 2003.
    Explanation
    Mother Teresa was beatified by Pope John Paul II on October 19, 2003.

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