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1
When people were mean to Jackie Robinson, how did he respond?
He walked off the field
He ignored them and played the best he could
He yelled back at them
He cried on the ground
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What did Jackie Robinson's actions teach people about fairness?
If you are good at baseball, you will be treated fairly
Everyone should be treated fairly, no matter their skin color
If you give up your seat on the bus you will be treated fairly
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What famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver in Washington, D.C., in 1963?
"The Gettysburg Address"
"I Have a Dream"
"The Declaration of Independence"
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Who is known for his role in fighting for civil rights and equality for all people?
Martin Luther King Jr.
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
John Cena
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What was Jackie Robinson the first to do in US history?
first African American to play major league baseball
first African American to be president
first African American to win a Nobel Peace Prize
first African American astronaut to walk on the moon
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What did Martin Luther King Jr. believe in?
Only certain people should have rights.
Only rich people should be allowed to go to school.
Only adults should be allowed to vote.
Everyone should be treated equally, no matter their skin color.
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Which of the following is not a way that Martin Luther King Jr. peacefully protested for civil rights?
marches
violence
boycotts
sit-ins
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How did Jackie Robinson change the game of baseball?
He invented a new way to pitch.
He made sure only certain people could watch games.
He made it so women could play in the Major Leagues.
He showed that people of all skin colors could play in the Major Leagues.
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What does the term "civil rights" mean?
Only adults have rights.
Everyone has the same rights
Only certain people have rights.
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Which of the following did Jackie Robinson face while playing baseball?
Winning every game easily
Everyone cheering for him
Unfair treatment because of his skin color
Getting all the best treatment
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What does equality mean?
Treating everyone the same, no matter their differences
Not sharing your toys with other people
Treating some people better than others
Ignoring everyone's feelings
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What important change did Martin Luther King Jr. help bring about with Civil Rights?
Allowing only certain people to go to school
Ending segregation and discrimination based on the color of your skin
Giving up and going back to their old ways
No school on Fridays
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What did Martin Luther King Jr. do to change segregation on buses?
Play loud music
Write angry letters
Fight bad people
Boycott buses
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True or False: MLK Jr. believed that peaceful protests and non-violent actions would NOT help change unfair laws.
False
True
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Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
Because he fought for civil rights and equality for all people
Because he was the first African American president
Because he was a famous inventor
Because he was the first person to land on the moon
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Why is it important to learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson?
Because they made a difference by fighting for fairness and equality
Because they were famous actors
Because they were the smartest people
Because they were the best athletes
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Which sport did Jackie Robinson play professionally?
soccer
baseball
wrestling
basketball
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What was Juliette’s goal?
To make cookies
To allow girls to have the same opportunities as boys
To make girls better at camping than boys
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What is Juliette Gordon Low known for?
Ending segregation
Founding the Girl Scouts
Being a famous singer