FACTS 1
What is the year in which St. Teresa (Mother Teresa) won the Nobel Peace Prize?
A. 1964
B. 1972
C. 1979
D. 1984
1979
What did mother teresa do with her Nobel Peace Prize money?
A. She saved it for future travel
B. She gave it to her family
C. She used it to build a home for the poor in India
D. She donated it to a museum
C. She used it to build a home for the poor in India
How would you describe the people she worked with?
A. Wealthy donors and politicians
B. The poor, sick, orphaned, and dying
C. Famous artists and writers
D. Only children in schools
The poor, sick, orphaned, and dying
Question: What inspired Mother Teresa to start the Missionaries of Charity, taking her work a step further?
A. A dream she had as a child
B. A “call within a call”
C. Advice from her family
D. Winning the Nobel Peace Prize
A “call within a call”
After leaving for Ireland to join the convent, what did Mother Teresa never see again?
A. Her school friends
B. Her hometown in Albania
C. The Pope
D. Her first mission in India
B. Her hometown in Albania
In what country was St. Teresa born?
A. India
B. Albania
C. Spain
D. Portugal
B. Albania
What kinds of people would she care for?
A. Only children in schools
B. The poor, sick, and dying
C. Only wealthy people in need
D. Political leaders and celebrities
B. The poor, sick, and dying
Question: What is the place where Mother Teresa lived in India?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Delhi
D. Kolkata (Calcutta)
Kolkata (Calcutta) (correct)
Question: What was Mother Teresa’s birth name?
A. Maria
B. Agnes
C. Teresa
D. Anna
Agnes
7. What kind of awards did Mother Teresa receive for her work?
A. Only religious awards
B. Only local awards in India
C. International awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize
D. None
C. International awards, including the Nobel Peace Prize
What is the day she was declared a saint?
September 4, 2016
September 4, 2025
November 25, 2025
September 4, 2016
Question: What is another name for Mother Teresa?
A. St. Agnes of Calcutta
B. St. Teresa of Rome
C. St. Maria of India
D. St. Teresa of Kolkata
D. St. Teresa of Kolkata
Question: What was the name of Mother Teresa’s husband?
A. John Paul
B. She did not have a husband
C. Joseph Bojaxhiu
D. Michael Teresa
She did not have a husband
How many children did Mother Teresa have?
0
5. How did Mother Teresa usually travel to help people in need?
A. By airplane
B. On foot or by simple vehicles
C. By private car with security
D. By train
B. On foot or by simple vehicles
What religious order did St. Teresa found?
A. Sisters of Charity
B. Missionaries of Hope
C. Missionaries of Charity
D. Daughters of Mercy
C. Missionaries of Charity
What inspired her to leave her comfortable life and help the poor?
A. A “call within a call” to serve the poorest of the poor
B. A dream she had as a child
C. A message from her family
D. Winning an award in school
A “call within a call” to serve the poorest of the poor
Question: What year did Mother Teresa die?
A. 1989
B. 1997
C. 2003
D. 2010
B. 1997
9. How did Mother Teresa view suffering?
A. She tried to eliminate it entirely
B. She believed it could be shared with love
C. She ignored it
D. She thought it was punishment
She believed it could be shared with love
4. In which country did she begin her missionary work?
A. India
B. Albania
C. Italy
D. United States
India
What is her birthday?
A. 1898
B. 1905
C. 1910
D. 1918
C. 1910 (correct — August 26, 1910)
When was she declared a saint by the Catholic Church?
A. 1999
B. 2005
C. 2016
D. 2020
C. 2016
3. At what age did she leave home to join a convent?
A. 18
B. 12
C. 25
D. 30
18
Question: What is one important thing Mother Teresa taught the people she served in India?
A. How to become rich
B. How to travel abroad
C. How to win awards
D. The importance of love, kindness, and caring for others
The importance of love, kindness, and caring for others
Question: Which unique habit did Mother Teresa have to help her focus on prayer?
A. She walked backwards every morning
B. She often went on long walks barefoot
C. She always ate only fruit
D. She painted pictures of animals
B. She often went on long walks barefoot