A Blind Woman With a Vision

What was the primary reason for Sabriye Tenberken's trip to Tibet in 1997?

• To learn Tibetan Braille

• To establish a school for visually impaired children

• To study Tibetology at Bonn University

• To accompany her three companions on a horseback journey

What was Sabriye's experience with blindness before attending the boarding school for the blind?

• She was able to see clearly until the age of twelve.

• She was treated with compassion by her classmates and teachers.

• She was confident about her abilities and did not try to hide her blindness.

• She was teased and left out by her classmates and patronized by her teachers.

What was the key challenge Sabriye faced when she decided to introduce her Tibetan Braille system in Tibet?

• The local people did not believe she was blind.

• The Braille writing system did not exist in Tibetan.

• She lacked support from her family and friends.

• She had to devise her own Tibetan Braille system.

What was the primary belief among Tibetans about the cause of blindness?

• Blindness was a punishment for bad acts committed in a past life.

• Blindness was caused by poor diet and inadequate medical care in remote areas.

• Blindness was caused by eye damage due to the sun's rays at high altitude.

• Blindness was a sign of weakness and inability.

What were the key outcomes of the school "Braille Without Borders" established by Sabriye and Paul Kronenberg?

• Students learned to read, write, and speak in Tibetan, Chinese, and English.

• Students were taught skills to enable them to live independently.

• Some students were able to establish their own businesses and earn a living.

• All of the above.

How did Sabriye adapt to her blindness, and what positive aspects did she find in it?

• She focused on what she could do rather than what she couldn't, and it helped her develop good communication skills and problem-solving abilities.

• She realized that blindness had given her a stronger and more colorful imagination.

• She believed that limits can be fortunate as they allow you to focus on what is necessary and meaningful.

• All of the above.

What recognition and achievements have been associated with Sabriye's work?

• She was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize.

• She was awarded two Mother Theresa Awards, one for herself and one for "Braille Without Borders."

• She shared her inspiring story in her book "My Path Leads to Tibet."

• All of the above.