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Exploring the Life of Don Bosco

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was Don Bosco?

a)

Don Bosco was a famous painter from Spain.

b)

Don Bosco was a scientist who discovered electricity.

c)

Don Bosco was an Italian priest and educator who founded the Salesian Society.

d)

Don Bosco was a military leader in World War II.

2.

What year was Don Bosco born?

a)

1820

b)

1805

c)

1835

d)

1815

3.

In which country did Don Bosco primarily work?

a)

France

b)

Germany

c)

Italy

d)

Spain

4.

What was the main focus of Don Bosco's educational philosophy?

a)

Emphasizing strict discipline and punishment.

b)

Focusing solely on academic excellence.

c)

Promoting vocational training without moral guidance.

d)

The holistic development of young people through reason, religion, and loving-kindness.

5.

What is the name of the religious order founded by Don Bosco?

a)

Salesians of Don Bosco

b)

Brothers of Charity

c)

Dominicans of Don Bosco

d)

Franciscans of Don Bosco

6.

What is the significance of the Salesian motto?

a)

It emphasizes financial success in business.

b)

It promotes strict discipline among students.

c)

It focuses on academic excellence above all else.

d)

The significance of the Salesian motto is its focus on the spiritual welfare of young people.

7.

How did Don Bosco contribute to the education of young people?

a)

Don Bosco focused solely on sports training for youth.

b)

He established a network of orphanages without any educational programs.

c)

Don Bosco contributed to the education of young people by founding schools and promoting a holistic approach to education that combined academic, vocational, and moral training.

d)

Don Bosco advocated for a strict military-style education system.

8.

What was the original name of the Salesian Society?

a)

Society of St. Francis de Sales

b)

Order of St. Francis

c)

Society of St. John Bosco

d)

Salesian Brotherhood

9.

Which saint is Don Bosco often associated with?

a)

Saint Thomas Aquinas

b)

Saint Francis de Sales

c)

Saint John Bosco

d)

Saint Augustine

10.

What was Don Bosco's approach to working with street children?

a)

Don Bosco believed in providing only basic shelter without any educational support.

b)

Don Bosco focused on education, vocational training, and creating a supportive community for street children.

c)

Don Bosco emphasized strict discipline and punishment for misbehavior.

d)

Don Bosco ignored the needs of street children and focused on wealthy families.

11.

In what year was Don Bosco canonized as a saint?

a)

1934

b)

1930

c)

1945

d)

1925

12.

What is the name of the oratory that Don Bosco established in Turin?

a)

Valdoco

b)

Valdocoa

c)

Valdocco

d)

Valdacco

13.

What role did Mary, Help of Christians play in Don Bosco's life?

a)

Mary, Help of Christians served as an inspiration and guiding force in Don Bosco's life, influencing his mission to educate and care for youth.

b)

Mary, Help of Christians had no influence on Don Bosco's work.

c)

Mary, Help of Christians was a historical figure who founded a school.

d)

Mary, Help of Christians was primarily known for her role in politics.

14.

How did Don Bosco's upbringing influence his later work?

a)

Don Bosco was raised in a wealthy family, which distanced him from the poor.

b)

Don Bosco's upbringing fostered compassion for the poor and a commitment to education, influencing his work with marginalized youth.

c)

Don Bosco's childhood was marked by a lack of education and support.

d)

Don Bosco's upbringing led him to focus solely on business success.

15.

What is one of the key principles of Don Bosco's teaching method?

a)

The preventive system

b)

The reactive approach

c)

The discipline system

d)

The authoritarian method