Who?
Where or Where was MLK born?
January 15, 1929, Atlanta, Georgia
Who was an important influence on King's philosophy?
Gandhi
Each year, what day does MLK day fall on?
Third Monday of January each year.
What Movement did MLK lead?
Civil Rights Movement
Where was the location of his funeral and his final resting place?
Atlanta, Georgia
MLK's birth name was ______ (Hint:MKing)
Michael King
After college what profession did Martin Luther King Jr. enter?
Preaching in a Baptist church.
What is one event held to celebrate MLK day?
Parades, Educational programs, Church events, and Community service projects.
How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?
381 days
How many people attended his funeral?
A. 100,000-200,000
B. 300,000-400,000
C. 500,000-600,000
B
He was a member of the ___ committee (Hint: N...P)
NAACP
He was married to the beautiful ___ __ King
Coretta Scott
How does the U.S instate MLK day as a holiday? (Hint: The same thing is done on Christmas Day)
Banks, Schools, Postal Services, and other, are closed for the day
How many books did MLK publish?
5
Which famous organization was MLK wanted by? (Hint: Theorist believe this organization had him assassinated)
FBI
What was MLK's favorite past time?
Billiards/ Pool
How many children did he have?
4
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech on the steps of the ________
Lincoln Memorial
How old was Dr. King when he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964?
35
Who assassinated Martin Luther King?
James Earl Ray
Martin Luther King’s Birthday became a federal holiday under what president?
Ronald Reagan
How many of his children got involved in civil rights advocacy after his death?
All 4
How long did it take all 50 states to observe MLK as a holiday? (Year can be an answer)
15 years since instated - all 50 states participated for the first time in the year 2000
What Supreme Court case decided that segregation in public schools is unconstitutional?
Brown v. Board of Education
Dr. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis. Why was he there?
He was there in support of a strike by members of Taxi drivers