World Famous Personalities

Question 1

was a Roman Catholic nun who devoted her
life to serving the poor and destitute around the world. She spent many
years in Calcutta, India where she founded the Missionaries of Charity

Answer 1

Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu! or Mother Teresa

Question 2

was a South African anti-apartheid activist
and politician who served as the first president of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. He was the country’s first black head of state and the first elected in a fully representative democratic election.

Answer 2

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela

Question 3

the first woman elected as President in her country and in Asia. Her administration led the promulgation of the 1987 Constitution
which limited the powers of the Presidency and re-established the bicameral congress.

Answer 3

Maria Corazon “Cory” Sumulong Cojuangco-Aquino

Question 4

widely recognized as one of the twentieth century’s greatest political and spiritual leaders. Honored in India as the father of the nation, he pioneered and practiced the principle of Satyagraha—resistance to tyranny through mass nonviolent civil disobedience - while leading nationwide campaigns to ease poverty, expand women’s rights, build religious and ethnic harmony and eliminate the injustices of the caste system.

Answer 4

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Question 5

was an activist and prolific author advocating civil rights throughout her life. Her being born blind did not stop her from helping people and pursuing her cause. She published 14 books, 500 articles, held speaking tours in over 35 countries on civil rights, and impacted over 50 policies.

This included making Braille the US official writing system for the blind.

Answer 5

Helen Adams Keller