Martin Luther King Jr. Trivia

Life and Death

100

Where was MLK assassinated?

Memphis, TN

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Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?

Atlanta, Georgia

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When was Martin Luther King Jr. born (month and day)?

January 15, 1929

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When was his assassination(year)?

April 4th, 1968

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Who assassinated Martin Luther King Jr.?

James Earl Ray

MLK Education/Personal Info

100

What was the name of Martin Luther King Jr.'s wife?

Coretta Scott

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What is MLK's real (birth) first name? Hint: M

Michael 

300

How many times was MLK arrested? 0-30

29

400

Where did Martin Luther King Jr attend college?

Morehouse College

500

What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s job?

He was a baptist minister.

Famous Quotes

100

What is the missing word? "I have a _____"

Dream

200

What is the missing word? " L___ is the greatest force in the universe."

Love

300

What is the missing word? "Darkness cannot drive out darkness only l_____ can do that."

light

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What is the missing word? "H____ is too great a burden to bare. I have decided to love."

Hate

500

What is the missing word? "Injustice anywhere is a threat to j___  everywhere." 

justice

Organization/Recognition

100

Which award was MLK the youngest person to receive? Hint: ______  ______ Prize 

Noble Peace Prize

200

True or False Is he consider one of the top most important African Americans?

True

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What famous boycott did MLK help lead in Montgomery, Alabama. 

Montgomery Bus Boycott

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Where was MLK famous "I Have a Dream" speech delivered? 

(Lincoln Memorial) Washington DC 

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Who was MLK's mentor who inspired him with his nonviolence approach?

Gandhi