Why was it important to end segregation in schools?

It was not fair for black kids not get the same education as white kids

What were "white only" signs?

indications of segregation in public places such restaurants and schools

Which is a MLK's famous quote?

"I have decided to stick with love . Hate is too great to burden to bear."

Why was the Montgomery Bus Boycott significant?

It became a national symbol of dignity and strength

What does the word "speech" mean?

the ability to express ideas clearly (orally and written)

What is fair to say about MLK?

He stood up for what it was right for all the people

Dr. MLK Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because of his...

Nonviolent campaign against racism

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Martin Luther King Jr.

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1
How did MLK Jr. die?
None of the above
He died of old age
He was assassinated
He had a heart attack
2
MLK never had his name changed.
False
True
3
Why was it important to end segregation in schools?
White kids did not have more priviledges than black kids
It was not fair for black kids not get the same education as white kids
None of the above
Black kids wanted to make friends with other kids
4
What were "white only" signs?
indications of segregation in public places such restaurants and schools
Protestors would sit in on white church services
Posters without any relevance
White people would sit on the ground outside
5
Where was MLK born?
Montgomery, AL
Sacramento, CA
Atlanta, GA
Raleigh, NC
6
When was MLK born?
January 15, 1929
January 28, 1967
February 15, 1788
March 15, 2000
7
What was the highest recognition MLK received?
"Man of the Decade Recognition"
"The Nobel Peace Prize"
None of the above
"Man of the Civil Rights Movement"
8
What famous speech was given at the March on Washington by MLK Jr. ?
"I Have a Dream"
"I Have Hope"
"End Segregation"
None of the above
9
Which is a MLK's famous quote?
“Show me someone without an ego, and I'll show you a loser.”
“Every morning, I wake up saying, ‘I’m still alive, I am a miracle.’
"I have decided to stick with love . Hate is too great to burden to bear."
10
What was the purpose of the March on Washington?
Both choices
Neither choice
Called attention to racial injustice
Called attention to inequalities for black Americans
11
Where did MLK give his most famous speech "I have a Dream"?
Michigan
Washington, DC
New York
Massachusetts
12
MLK never completed high school, he was so intelligent that he skipped his first and last year of high school.
False
True
13
Attending church was not important for MLK and his family?
False
True
14
At what age did MLK started his college education?
15
25
21
18
15
What was the Montgomery Bus Boycott?
A boycott led by MLK
All of the above
A boycott that happened when Rosa Parks sat in the wrong place in the bus
People in Alabama didn't ride the bus to protest segregation
16
What was the significance of Dr. King in the Civil Rights Movement?
He was determined to end racial discrimination
He was a leader who gave a voice to black Americans
His dignified, nonviolent protests appealed to the public
All of the above
17
The greatest achievement of MLK was undoubtedly as a leader of the _______________.
Baptist Church Ministry
Civil Right Movement
Reformation Movement
Theology Revolution
18
What word best describe MLK?
Smart, outspoken, courageous
Intelligent, shy, brave
egocentric, outspoken, brave
Aloof, self centered, intelligent
19
Why was the Montgomery Bus Boycott significant?
None of the above
It wasn't significant
It ended segregation
It became a national symbol of dignity and strength
20
What was the significance of Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech?
All of the above
His dignified, nonviolent campaign appealed to the public
His speech changed hearts and minds
He asked the nation to live up to it's democratic principles
21
How old was MLK when he was killed?
35
39
45
51
22
Who was an influential leader in the life of MLK Jr. ?
George Washington
Mahatma Ghandi
Abraham Lincoln
Barack Obama
23
What does the word "speech" mean?
the ability to express ideas clearly (orally and written)
the action of reading a lot of books
None of the above
the art of writing letters
24
What did MLK' s dad tell him as when he was a kid?
"You are as good as anyone"
"Be safe"
"Fight hard against injustices"
"Always listen to others"
25
It is safe to say that because of MLK's work, racism disappeared in America.
False
True
26
How many children did MKL and his wife have?
3
2
4
1
27
What was the name of MLK's wife?
Marietta King
Vendetta Louis
Rosetta Mars
Coretta Scott
28
What is fair to say about MLK?
He tried to keep his followers happy
He wanted to become friends with the president
He stood up for what it was right for all the people
29
Dr. MLK Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize because of his...
Nonviolent campaign against racism
None of the above
Accomplishments in college
Work as a reverend
30
MLK said _________ when others said ________.
fight...rest
None of the above
love...hate
hate...peace

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