History
Atlanta, GA
When was he born?
January 15 1929
What was Martin Luther King's birth name?
Michael. His father changed his name at the age of 5 to honor an important leader of the German Protestant church
In what city was he assassinated?
Memphis, TN
April 4, 1968
What two world leaders help shape Martin's idea of nonviolent protest?
Ghandi and Jesus
What college did MLK attend?
Morehouse College for his undergrad and Boston University for his Doctorate.
In what year was Dr. Martin Luther King awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
1964. Dr. King became the youngest person to receive this honor at the age of 35.
How old was MLK when he first attended college?
15. He skipped both the 9th and 12th grade.
What law restricted black voters from participating in Alabama counties?
Jim Crow Law
This year marks the 60th year of what historical campaign?
Selma to Montgomery March Campaign
How many times was MLK arrested and imprisoned?
29
In 1965, Dr. King and the SCLC launched a protest and voter registration campaign in what City?
Selma
What year was Martin Luther King Day implemented?Extra Points: If you can name under who's presidency was it implemented?
1986. President Ronald Reagan
In 1963, Dr. King became the first black person to be named "Man of the Year" by what major magazine company?
Time Magazine