Rosa Parks
Where and when was Rosa Parks born?
Rosa Parks was born on February 4, 1913, in Tuskegee, Alabama.
What famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver during the 1963 March on Washington?
"I have a dream"
What was Malcolm X's birth name?
Malcolm Little
When and where was Nelson Mandela born?
Nelson Mandela was born in 1918 in the Eastern Cape. He was influenced by tribal traditions and the harsh system of apartheid.
What event led to Rosa Parks' arrest in 1955?
Rosa Parks was arrested on December 1, 1955, for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white passenger.
What major event was sparked by Rosa Parks’ refusal to give up her bus seat in 1955?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
While in prison, what two major things did Malcolm X embrace that changed the course of his life?
Education and the teachings of the Nation of Islam
What organization did Mandela join in 1943, and why?
He joined the African National Congress (ANC) in 1943. His
goal was to fight for civil rights and challenge racial
discrimination.
What organization did Rosa Parks actively participate in?
Rosa Parks was an active member of the NAACP, serving as the secretary of the Montgomery chapter.
Which individual greatly influenced Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of nonviolent resistance?
Mahatma Gandhi
What was Malcolm X’s main message as a proponent of Black nationalism?
He advocated for political and economic independence and self-determination for African Americans.
Why was Mandela sentenced to life in prison, and how long
was he imprisoned?
Mandela was sentenced to life in prison in 1964 for his anti-apartheid activities. He spent 27 years in prison.
How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott sparked by Rosa Parks' actions last?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott, sparked by Rosa Parks' refusal to give up her seat, lasted for over a year.
What year did Martin Luther King Jr. graduate from Morehouse College?
1948
After leaving the Nation of Islam, what global movement did Malcolm X align himself with?
Pan-Africanism
What was the significance of Mandela's presidency in 1994?
Mandela became South Africa's first black president.
What awards did Rosa Parks receive for her activism?
Rosa Parks received awards such as the NAACP Spingarn Medal and the Congressional Gold Medal for her contributions to civil rights activism.
What Supreme Court decision resulted from the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and what did it declare?
The Supreme Court ruled that segregation on public buses was unconstitutional.
How did Malcolm X’s views change after his departure from the Nation of Islam, particularly in relation to the global struggle of oppressed people?
Emphasizing Pan-Africanism and global solidarity among people of African descent.
What was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and why
did Mandela support it?
the Truth and Reconciliation Commission,
founded in 1995.