Early Life
What was Malcolm’s birth name?
Malcolm Little
Did Malcolm join the NOI in prison? True or False?
True
Who was the leader of the Nation of Islam?
Elijah Muhammad
What was the Hajj?
Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca
What were the names of Malcolm’s parents?
Earl and Louise Little
Name one of activities Malcolm X was engaged in while in Harlem?
drug dealing, gambling, racketeering, robbery, etc
What was the name of the first Islamic group created in America by Drew Ali?
The Moorish Science Temple
Where did Malcolm’s spiritual journey take place?
Middle East and North Africa
How did Malcolm’s father die?
In a street car ‘accident’
Why was Louise Little separated from her family?
She was unable to provide for her family and was institutionalized
What does the X in Malcolm X represent?
The letter X represents the unknown and it is used by Black Muslims to symbolize the original and unknown last name of their African slave ancestors
What did Malcolm X change his name to after leaving the Nation of Islam?
El Hajj Malik El Shabbaz