Early Life
Where was MLK born?
Atlanta, Georgia
Name one of MLK's job titles
Minister, activist, and political philosopher
What is MLK's famous speech titled?
"I Have a Dream"
When is MLK Day observed?
3rd Monday of January
What year did MLK pass away?
1968
How many siblings does MLK have?
2
What was the letter MLK wrote from prison?
A. Letter from New York Jail
B. Letter from Washington Jail
C. Letter from Birmingham Jail
C. Letter from Birmingham Jail
Where was MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech delivered?
Washington, D.C.
When is MLK's birthday?
January 15th
Name one of MLK's children's names
Martin, Yolanda, Dexter, Bernice
How old was MLK when he went to college?
15
How old was MLK when he graduated college?
19
How long is MLK's "I Have a Dream" speech?
17 minutes
What is the sculpture of MLK located in Washington, D.C. called?
A. Stone of Hope
B. Stone of Dreams
C. Stone of Freedom
A. Stone of Hope
Who did MLK marry?
Coretta Scott King
What is MLK's real first name?
Michael
How old was MLK when he won the Nobel Peace Prize?
35
What famous boycott did MLK help lead?
A. Nashville Bus Boycott
B. Montgomery Bus Boycott
C. Philadelphia Bus Boycott
B. Montgomery Bus Boycott
What year was Martin Luther King Day first observed as a federal holiday?
A. 2020
B. 1986
C. 1970
B. 1986
How many children does MLK have?
4
What year was MLK born?
A. 1949
B. 1983
C. 1929
1929
What did MLK study in college?
A. Recreation Therapy
B. History and Education
C. Medicine, law, and ministry
C. Medicine, Law, and Ministry
What civil rights organization did MLK cofound?
A. Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
B. The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)
A. Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
What high school grades did Martin Luther King skip?
9th & 12th
What city was MLK assassinated in?
A. Memphis, TN
B. Brooklyn, NY
C. Boston, MA
A. Memphis, TN