Civil Rights Movement
What kind of protest did MLK preach?
Non-violent protests
During what event did MLK Jr. deliver his famous "I have a dream speech"?
The March on Washington
What is the name of MLK Jr.’s most iconic speech?
I have a Dream
Which famous boycott did MLK Jr help orchestrate?
A. Montgomery Bus Boycott
B. Atlanta Bus Boycott
C. Nashville Bus Boycott
D. Jacksonville Bus Boycott
A. Montgomery Bus Boycott
How many times was Dr. King imprisoned?
A. 29
B. 17
C. 11
D. 22
A. 29
MLK Day is celebrated in January because it’s the month of what?
His Birthday
Violence against peaceful civil rights protesters in Selma, Alabama, prompted the:
B. Passage of the Voting Rights Act
MLK Jr. received his Ph. D. from which university?
A. Boston University
B. Harvard University
C. Columbia University
D. Dartmouth College
A. Boston University
What did the 24th amendment accomplish?
A. Prohibited segregation in all public places
B. Outlawed poll taxes as a requirement for voting in Federal elections
C. Allowed African Americans to vote for the first time
D. Lowered the voting age from 21 to 18
B. Outlawed poll taxes as a requirement for voting in Federal elections
Which US President was in office at the time of the Voting Rights Act of 1965?
Lyndon B. Johnson
What is the name of the statue of MLK Jr. in Washington, D.C.?
A. The Stone of Hope
B. The Stone of Power
C. The Stone of Non-violence
D. The Stone of Inspiration
A. The Stone of Hope
What was the last state to recognize MLK day as a holiday?
South Carolina was the Last State to Recognize MLK Day
According to Malcolm X, what did the “X” in his name represent?
His African ancestors’ unknown family name
On what year and in which city was MLK assassinated?
April 4th, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee
In what year was MLK Jr. named Time magazine’s “Man of the Year” for his work as a civil rights activist?
1963