Early life
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
Atlanta, Georgia
What group of people did Martin Luther King Jr. fight for equal rights?
African Americans
What is Martin Luther King Jr.’s most famous speech?
“I Have a Dream”
What major award did Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964?
The Nobel Peace Prize
On what day is Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrated in the U.S.?
The third Monday of January
In what year was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
A.1920
B.1934
C.1929
C.1929
What protest began after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Where did King deliver the “I Have a Dream” speech?
At the Lincoln Memorial
How old was King when he won the Nobel Peace Prize?
35 years old
In what year was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
1968
What was Martin Luther King Jr.’s father’s profession?
He was a Baptist minister
What organization did Martin Luther King Jr. help lead to fight segregation?
The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
In which year was the “I Have a Dream” speech given?
1963
Which law passed in 1964 ended segregation in public places?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
Where was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
Memphis, Tennessee
Birmingham, Alabama
Atlanta, Georgia
Memphis, Tennessee
Which college did Martin Luther King Jr. attend at age 15?
Morehouse College
Which southern city was central to King’s nonviolent protests in 1963?
Birmingham, Alabama
What letter did King write while imprisoned in Alabama?
“Letter from Birmingham Jail”
Which law passed in 1965 protected African Americans’ right to vote?
The Voting Rights Act of 1965
How did Martin Luther King Jr. change American society?
He helped end segregation and promote equality
What was Martin Luther King Jr.’s birth name?
Michael King Jr.
What type of laws did the Civil Rights Movement try to end?
Segregation laws (Jim Crow laws)
What main idea did King express in his speeches and writings?
Equality and justice through
Why was Martin Luther King Jr. considered a national leader?
He led the fight for civil rights using peaceful protest
Why is Martin Luther King Jr. still remembered today?
For his leadership, courage, and belief in peaceful change