Early Life
Where was he born? Give the city and state
Atlanta, GA
Who was he inspired by when it comes to bringing about change in the world through nonviolent protests?
A. Protestant Reformation Leader Martin Luther
B. Mahatma Ghandi
C. Carter G. Woodson
Mahatma Ghandi
How many children does he have?
4
What's Segregation?
the separation of races in public areas like schools, parks, restrooms, buses, etc.
What is his wife's name?
Coretta Scott King
How old was he when he attended Morehouse College?
15 years old
List three places that were segregated
schools, parks, hotels, movie theaters, arenas, restaurants, churches, hospitals, neighborhoods, etc.
Where did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. give his I Have a Dream Speech?
Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC
Martin's first name wasn't always Martin. It was changed after he turned 5 years old because his dad was inspired by the history of the Protestant reformation leader, Martin Luther. What was Martin's original first name?
Michael
Give one way that he peacefully protested for change in segregation laws
What month and date was he born?
January 15, 1929
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. attended Boston University’s doctoral program and was awarded his Ph.D. How old was he when he was awarded his Ph.D.?
a. 25
b. 42
c. 39
a. 25
What's the name of the prize that he won for his peaceful stand in equality?
Nobel Peace Prize
What's the name of the high school he attended?
Booker T. Washington High School