Martin's Early Life
What was Martin's nickname as a child?
M.L.
What did Martin Luther King Jr. stand up for?
P.s. there are two answers. you can earn the points by getting even one right.
If you answer both answers (+ extra 100 points!)
Equality and Civil rights
What is the name of the day we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s life?
Martin Luther King Jr. Day (MLK)
What year was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
1929
Finish this quote: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only ______ can do that."
Light
What was Martin's favorite subject in school?
1. math 4. history
2. science 5. art
3. reading 6. P.E.
Reading
What did Martin Luther King Jr. believe in using to make change?
Peaceful methods (non-violence)
Martin Luther King Jr. believed in using peaceful ways to make changes. He thought that being kind and calm could help everyone be treated fairly and equally.
What award did Martin Luther King Jr. win in 1964?
The Nobel Peace Prize
What year did Martin Luther King Jr. give his "I Have a Dream" speech?
1963
Finish this quote: "The time is always right to do what is ______."
Right
What was Martin's father's job?
He was a pastor
What is the name of the famous speech Martin Luther King Jr. gave?
"I Have a Dream"
Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered during the March on Washington in 1963, envisions a future where people are judged by their character rather than the color of their skin. He passionately calls for racial equality, justice, and freedom for all Americans
What did Martin Luther King Jr. believe was the best way to solve problems?
Through non- violence and peaceful protest
What year did Martin Luther King Jr. win the Nobel Peace Prize?
1964
Finish this quote: "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their ______."
Character
What did Martin want to be when he grew up?
A pastor, like his father
What was the name of the protest where Martin led a march to Washington, D.C.?
The March of Washington
This is the event where Martin Luther King Jr. led a march to Washington, D.C. is called the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. This was a peaceful gathering where people came together to support equality and justice. It’s also where Dr. King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech, sharing his vision for a better future.
What did Martin Luther King Jr. help to change in school?
He helped so all childen could go to school together
What year did Martin Luther King Jr. give his last speech?
1968
Finish this quote: "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole ______."
Staircase
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
Name the state. If you can name both state and the city (+ extra 100 points!)
Atlanta, Georgia
What did Martin Luther King Jr. and his friends do to make things fair for everyone?
They marched and gave speeches
What did Martin Luther King Jr. dream about for the future?
A world where everyone is treated fairly and with kindness.
What year was Martin Luther King Jr. Day first observed as a national holiday?
1986
Finish this quote: "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward ______."
Justice