Early Life
When was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?
Tuesday, 15 January 1929
What famous speech did King deliver during the March on Washington?
" I have a Dream".
In 1964, King became the youngest recipient of which prestigious award?
The Nobel Peace Prize
Who was responsible for King's assassination?
James Earl Ray
Complete the MLK quote, "In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but___".
The Silence Of Our Friends.
What were the professions of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s parents?
Pastor and schoolteacher.
When did Martin Luther King, Jr. deliver his famous speech “I have a dream …”?
On 28 August 1963
What was the purpose of King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail"?
To argue for the importance of nonviolent direct action
When and where was his funeral?
April 9, 1968 at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta.
Complete the MLK quote, "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice ___".
Everywhere
Which of the following was a notable skill Martin Luther King, Jr. was renowned for?
Public Speaking
How many people gathered to listen to Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech.
250,000 people
How did King's experience on a tobacco farm in Connecticut influence his views on racial segregation?
It deepened his hatred of segregation.
What was the final campaign King planned before his death?
The Poor People's Campaign
Complete the MLK quote, "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that ___".
Matter
What was a notable achievement of King's during his time at Crozer Theological Seminary?
He was elected president of the student body.
What were his dreams?
That all people would someday be sisters and brothers in a world governed by equality, justice, and peace.
What incident from King's childhood involving his white playmates left a lasting impact on him?
The parents of his white playmates would not let them play with him.
When did Martin Luther King, Jr. die?
Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated on 4 April 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Complete the MLK quote, "Jesus gave me the message, Gandhi showed me the___".
Method
What degree did King earn from Boston University?
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in theology.
Why was Martin Luther King, Jr. awarded the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize?
He is the first person in the Western world to have shown us that a struggle can be waged without violence.
Who were the two influential figures that inspired Martin Luther King, Jr.'s philosophy of nonviolent resistance?
Mahatma Gandhi and Henry David Thoreau
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed at what Tennessee motel?
Lorraine.
The whirlwinds of revolt will continue to shake the foundations of our nation until the _______________.'?
Bright day of justice emerges