Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Early Life

100

Where was he born? Give the city and state

Atlanta, GA

200

When he started school, he was no longer allowed to be friends with his white playmate. Why? 

Because of segregation

300

How old was he when he attended Morehouse College?

15 years old

400

Martin's first name wasn't always Martin. It was changed after he turned 5 years old because his dad was inspired by the history of the Protestant reformation leader, Martin Luther. What was Martin's original first name?

Michael

500

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. attended Boston University’s doctoral program and was awarded his Ph.D. How old was he when he was awarded his Ph.D.?

a. 25

b. 42

c. 39

a. 25

Fighting for Civil Rights

100

Who was he inspired by when it comes to bringing about change in the world through nonviolent protests?

Mahatma Ghandi

200

What's Segregation?

the separation of races in public areas like schools, parks, restrooms, buses, etc.

300

List five places that were segregated

answers vary

400

Give two ways that he peacefully protested for change in segregation laws

answers vary

500

What's the name of the prize that he won for his peaceful stand in equality? 

Nobel Peace Prize

Random

100

How many children does he have?

4

200

What is his wife's name?

Coretta Scott King

300

What's the name of the high school he attended?

Booker T. Washington High School

400

Where did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. give his I Have a Dream Speech?

Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC

500

What month, date, year was he born?

January 15, 1929