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Salesian Missions

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who motivated and inspired the first Salesians to go on Mission?

a)

Don Rua

b)

Don Rinaldi

c)

Don Ricaldone

d)

Don Bosco

2.

Where did Don Bosco send the first Salesian missionaries?

a)

United States

b)

Egypt

c)

China

d)

Argentina

3.

How many Salesians missionaries were sent to Argentina?

a)

12

b)

11

c)

10

d)

9

4.

How old was the youngest member of the first Salesian missionary expedition.

a)

18

b)

19

c)

20

d)

21

5.

He was the leader of the first Salesian missionary expedition.

a)

Giovanni Battista Baccino

b)

Vallentino Cassini

c)

Giovanni Cagliero

d)

Giovanni Battista Allavena

6.

How many missionary dreams did Don Bosco have?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

d)

9

7.

The 5th Missionary Dream of Don Bosco

a)

Asia, Africa, Oceania

b)

Patagonia

c)

South America

d)

from Valparaiso to Peking

8.

The 4th Missionary Dream of Don Bosco

a)

Asia, Africa, Oceania

b)

Patagonia

c)

South America

d)

from Valparaiso to Peking

9.

The 1st Missionary Dream of Don Bosco

a)

Asia, Africa, Oceania

b)

Patagonia

c)

South America

d)

from Valparaiso to Peking

10.

Who was the youngest member of the first Salesian missionary expedition?

a)

Giovanni Battista Baccino

b)

Giovanni Battista Allavena

c)

Valentino Cassini

d)

Domenico Tomatis

11.

Which of the following was NOT a recommendation given by Don Bosco to the first missionaries?

a)

Hear both sides before judging on reports and matters of dispute

b)

Do not send to tomorrow the good that you can do today.

c)

Recomment to the boys frequent confession and confusion.

d)

Take care of your health. Work, only but as much as your strength allows.

12.

The 2nd Missionary Dream of Don Bosco

a)

Asia, Africa, Oceania

b)

Patagonia

c)

South America

d)

from Valparaiso to Peking

13.

What was the main task of Vincenzo Gioia in the first missionary expedition?

a)

Teacher of vocal and instrumental music

b)

Cook and master shoemaker

c)

Master carpenter

d)

Doctor of fine literature

14.

What was the age of Giovanni Cagliero when he became the leader of the first Salesian missionary expedition?

a)

20 years old

b)

31 years old

c)

37 years old

d)

44 years old

15.

What was the main theme of Don Bosco's homily on the occasion of the first Salesian missionary expedition?

a)

The importance of education.

b)

The need for financial support.

c)

The missionary mandate of Jesus Christ.

d)

The history of the Salesian Congregation.

16.

The Fifth Missionary Dream

a)

Asia, Africa, Oceania

b)

from Valparaiso to Peking

c)

Patagonia

d)

South America

17.

Why did Don Bosco choose Giovanni Cagliero to lead the first Salesian missionary expedition?

a)

His financial expertise

b)

His spiritual and apostolic zeal

c)

His political connections

d)

His artistic talents

18.

What experience did Giovanni Cagliero have that made him suitable for leading the missionary team?

a)

Experience in the oratories and educational initiatives established by Don Bosco

b)

Experience in military leadership

c)

Experience in business management

d)

Experience in scientific research

19.

Which of the following qualities did Giovanni Cagliero exhibit that contributed to Don Bosco's decision?

a)

Artistic creativity

b)

Strong leadership qualities

c)

Physical strength

d)

Musical talent

20.

How did the personal relationship between Don Bosco and Giovanni Cagliero influence Don Bosco's decision?

a)

Cagliero was a distant acquaintance of Don Bosco

b)

Cagliero had earned Don Bosco's trust through years of dedicated service

c)

Cagliero was related to Don Bosco

d)

Cagliero was a financial supporter of Don Bosco

21.

What spirit did Giovanni Cagliero embody that was important for the Salesian Society's mission?

a)

Entrepreneurial spirit

b)

Missionary spirit

c)

Competitive spirit

d)

Artistic spirit

22.

What was a key factor in Don Bosco's choice of Giovanni Cagliero to lead the first Salesian missionary expedition?

a)

His financial expertise

b)

His spiritual and apostolic zeal

c)

His political connections

d)

His artistic talents

23.

What experience did Giovanni Cagliero have that made him suitable for leading the missionary team?

a)

Experience in military training

b)

Experience in business management

c)

Experience in the oratories and educational initiatives

d)

Experience in agricultural development

24.

Which of the following qualities did Giovanni Cagliero exhibit that were crucial for his leadership role?

a)

Ability to manage finances

b)

Ability to cook

c)

Ability to inspire and guide others

d)

Ability to write poetry

25.

How did the personal relationship between Don Bosco and Giovanni Cagliero influence Don Bosco's decision?

a)

Cagliero was a distant acquaintance

b)

Cagliero was one of Don Bosco's earliest collaborators and had earned his trust

c)

Cagliero was a family member

d)

Cagliero was a political ally

26.

What spirit did Giovanni Cagliero embody that aligned with the mission of the Salesian Society?

a)

Entrepreneurial spirit

b)

Artistic spirit

c)

Scientific spirit

d)

Missionary spirit

27.

What year marks the 150th anniversary of the first Salesian missionary expedition?

a)

1875

b)

1925

c)

2025

d)

2035

28.

What is the primary goal of the Salesian Mission Day celebrations?

a)

To promote Salesian education

b)

To celebrate Don Bosco's birthday

c)

To keep the missionary spirit alive

d)

To raise funds for missions

29.

Which country was chosen for the first Salesian missionary expedition?

a)

Brazil

b)

Argentina

c)

China

d)

India

30.

What is the motto of Don Bosco that reflects his missionary spirit?

a)

Go forth and preach

b)

Love one another

c)

Da mihi animas, caetera tolle

d)

Seek and you shall find

31.

The Fourth Missionary Dream

a)

Asia, Africa, Oceania

b)

from Valparaiso to Peking

c)

Patagonia

d)

South America

32.

Who was the leader of the first Salesian missionary expedition?

a)

Giovanni Cagliero

b)

Alfred Maravilla

c)

Francesco Motto

d)

Reginaldo Cordeiro

33.

The First Missionary Dream

a)

Asia, Africa, Oceania

b)

from Valparaiso to Peking

c)

Patagonia

d)

South America

34.

Which of the following figures is NOT mentioned as a participant in the first missionary expedition?

a)

Joseph Fagnano

b)

Giovanni Battista Allavena

c)

Alfonso Owoudou

d)

Valentino Cassini

35.

Which of the following is a key aspect of Don Bosco's missionary spirit?

a)

Focus on personal success

b)

Isolation from the world

c)

Desire to serve the poor

d)

Wealth accumulation

36.

What is the significance of the phrase 'Da mihi animas, caetera tolle' in Don Bosco's mission?

a)

It means to seek wealth

b)

It refers to building churches

c)

It emphasizes the importance of saving souls

d)

It is a call for personal fame

37.

What was one of the challenges faced by the first Salesian missionaries in Argentina?

a)

Lack of transportation

b)

Absence of Christian communities

c)

Difficulty in learning the local language

d)

Harsh weather conditions

38.

The Second Missionary Dream

a)

Asia, Africa, Oceania

b)

from Valparaiso to Peking

c)

Patagonia

d)

South America

39.

“Let all the efforts of both the Salesians and the Sisters of Mary Help of Christians

focus on cultivating ________ for the priesthood and religious life.”

(hint: Third Missionary Dream)

a)

formands

b)

formators

c)

friendship

d)

vocation

40.

Based on the letter sent by Don Bosco to Fr. Peretto,

the trip of Don Bosco to America will be done

if he were _____ years younger.

a)

fifteen

b)

twenty

c)

twenty-five

d)

thirty

41.

What was the primary focus of Don Bosco's missionary work?

a)

Promoting arts

b)

Saving souls

c)

Building churches

d)

Establishing schools

42.

Which country was the first destination for the Salesian missionaries?

a)

Argentina

b)

Brazil

c)

Chile

d)

Peru

43.

What was the main goal of the Salesian Society as envisioned by Don Bosco?

a)

To promote scientific research

b)

To establish a political movement

c)

To educate and evangelize youth

d)

To create a wealthy community

44.

What was the primary focus of the Salesian missionaries in their early expeditions?

a)

Establishing schools

b)

Promoting agriculture

c)

Creating trade routes

d)

Building hospitals

45.

Which of the following regions was included in Don Bosco's missionary aspirations?

a)

Asia

b)

Europe

c)

North America

d)

Australia

46.

What was a significant challenge faced by the first Salesian missionaries?

a)

Lack of funding

b)

Language barriers

c)

Hostile environments

d)

Limited support from the Church

47.

What role did the Salesian missionaries play in the development of education in Argentina?

a)

They opened primary schools

b)

They established universities

c)

They created online courses

d)

They focused on vocational training

48.

Which of the following was a key motivation for Don Bosco's missionary work?

a)

To promote artistic endeavors

b)

To spread the Salesian educational model

c)

To gain political power

d)

To establish trade relations

49.

What was the primary method used by Salesian missionaries to connect with local communities?

a)

Providing educational programs

b)

Offering free meals

c)

Conducting religious services

d)

Organizing sports events

50.

Which significant event took place in 1875 related to the Salesian missions?

a)

First Salesian school opened

b)

First Salesian missionary expedition launched

c)

Don Bosco's death

d)

Foundation of the Salesian Congregation