MLK Fun Facts

Question 1

How died King's mother die?

Accepted Answer

shot

Question 2

The "I Have a Dream" speech was MLK's first speech at the Lincoln Memorial.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

What Year did Martin Luther King Jr. Day become a National Holiday according to federal law?

Accepted Answer

1983

Question 4

Only 2 other Americans have their birthday as a National Holiday. Who are they?

Accepted Answer

Christopher Columbus, George Washington

Question 5

How did Martin Luther King Jr.'s last speech end?

Accepted Answer

Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.

Question 6

What Award did King not receive during his lifetime?

Accepted Answer

NAACP

Question 7

What key movement in civil rights did Martin Luther King get assassinated for?

Accepted Answer

Sanitation Works Strike

Question 8

What age did Martin Luther King Jr. attend college?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 9

What was MLK's birth name?

Accepted Answer

Michael

Question 10

What letter grade did Martin Luther King receive in public speaking?

Accepted Answer

C

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