Who is MLK?
Was Martin Luther King Jr. a teacher, a firefighter, or a singer?
A teacher (and pastor)
What word means treating everyone the same?
Fairness (or equality)
Yes or No: Did Dr. King talk about a dream in a famous speech?
Yes
Did Dr. King believe in peace or violence?
Peace
Yes or No: Is there a special day to remember Martin Luther King Jr.?
Yes
What do people often call Martin Luther King Jr. for short?
Dr.King
Yes or No: Did MLK believe skin color should decide how people are treated?
No
What did Dr. King say he had—a dream or a plan?
A dream
(3 answers max) What is one peaceful way kids can solve a problem?
Talk it out / ask an adult / use kind words
What month do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
January 19th
What kind of leader was MLK?
A civil rights leader
Dr. King believed nonviolence was not weakness. What did he say it showed instead?
Strength, courage, and moral power
What is the name of MLK's famous speech?
“I Have a Dream”
Dr. King believed in solving problems without fighting. What is this called?
Nonviolence (or peaceful protest)
Why do schools and communities still learn about MLK today?
Because his work helped make laws and society fairer for everyone
What did Dr. King work to change so people were treated fairly?
Unfair rules / unfair treatment of people
Dr. King believed laws should protect people fairly. What term describes unfair laws based on race?
Segregation
Where did Dr. King give his “I Have a Dream” speech—in front of a large crowd?
In Washington, D.C.
Why was MLK arrested sometimes even though he was peaceful?
Because he protested unfair laws and rules
How did MLK’s actions help change the country?
They helped make laws fairer and gave more people equal rights
In what year was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
1968
What phrase from Dr. King’s speech explains his belief that people should be judged by character rather than appearance?
“By the content of their character, not the color of their skin”
What important document did Dr. King refer to when he said America had not kept its promise of freedom for everyone?
The Declaration of Independence (also accept: the U.S. Constitution)
What important award did Dr. King win in 1964 for helping people and promoting peace?
The Nobel Peace Prize
Which law, passed after MLK’s leadership, helped end segregation and unfair treatment in public places?
The Civil Rights Act of 1964