MLK Family History
Where was MLK Born?
Atlanta, Georgia
Which High school did MLK attend?
Booker T. Washington High School
In what year did Martin Luther King Jr. give his “I Have a Dream” Speech?
1963
What did Martin Luther King Jr. fight for?
He fought for civil rights and equality for all people, regardless of race.
What day was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
January 15, 1929.
What's MLK's Wife's Name?
Coretta Scott King
15 years old
Where Did MLK's I Have a Dream Speech take place?
The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
What year was The MLK Memorial finished in Washington, DC?
2011
What does Segregation mean?
Separated by Race
How Many Children Did MLK Have?
4 Children
What Team/Club was MLK apart of in High School?
Debate Team
What method did Martin Luther King Jr. use to protest unfair laws?
Non-violent protests.
Which award did Martin Luther King Jr. receive in 1964?
The Nobel Peace Prize.
Who inspired Martin Luther King Jr.’s philosophy of non-violent protest?
Mahatma Gandhi
What was MLK's Birth name?
Micheal King
What college did MLK first graduate from?
Morehouse University
What was the main goal of Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech?
To envision a future where people are judged by their character, not the color of their skin.
What was the name of the boycott that Martin Luther King Jr. led in Montgomery?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Who was MLK and his Father Named after, and what was he famous for?
Martin Luther, a Christian Reformer
What college did MLK receive his doctorate from?
Boston College
How many people attended MLK's I Have a Dream Speech?
250,000 people
What was the first Law MLK helped pass?
Civil Rights Act of 1964
How many times was MLK arrested?
29 times