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Martin Luther King: Quotes
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"I have a _____"

"I have a dream". Excerpt:

 I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal...I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today."

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What American President was often mentioned in Martin Luther King's speeches for his efforts to end slavery in America?

Abraham Lincoln! Lincoln was president during the Civil War and was instrumental in the ending of slavery in the United States.

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Taiwan (Population: 23.78 Million)

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Japan

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Solve for x.

x+2 = 3

x = -1

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"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of _______."

 "True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." This is a quote from his book Stride Towards Freedom.

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What was Martin Luther King's job?

He was a Baptist Minister

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Belgium (Population: 11.46 Million) 

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New Zealand

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Solve for y.

10y = 110

y = 11

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“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only ____ can do that.”

“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.” From MLK's book, Strength to Love.

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Who inspired Martin Luther King to be who he was? (Hint: It was another world leader of Civil Rights)

Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi was the leader of a non-violent revolution in India and was the driver of Indian independence from British Rule.
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El Salvador (Population: 6.45 Million)

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Madagascar

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Solve for x.

4x - 2 = 6

x = 2

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"________ is immoral because it thrives on hatred rather than love...________ ends up defeating itself. It creates bitterness in the survivors and brutality in the destroyers."

"Violence is immoral because it thrives on hatred rather than love...violence ends up defeating itself. It creates bitterness in the survivors and brutality in the destroyers." From MLK's Nobel Peace Prize speech in 1964.

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Where was MLK's famous "I have a dream" speech given from?

The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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DOUBLE POINT OPPORTUNITY! Name both of the countries highlighted in Small 400 and receive 400 points for each correct answer!

Israel (Population: 9 million) and Lebanon (Population: 6.85 million)

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Sri Lanka

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Which term in the following expression is a "constant"?10x+2y = 4

4. The "constant" is the term that does not depend on a variable. 4 will always be four, regardless of the values of x and y.

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"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of _________ ___ ___________."

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of convenience and comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." From MLK's 1963 book, Strength to Love

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Who assassinated Martin Luther King, Jr.?

James Earl Ray.

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Rwanda (Population: 12.63 million)

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Iceland

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Solve for x.

(x/2) - 10 = 30

x = 80