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