Martin Luther King Jr. Vocabulary
What does the word peaceful mean?
To act peacefully without aggression
What upset MLK jr. when he was a child that sparked his journey to end segregation?
His best friend, a white boy was not allowed to play with him because he was black.
If you and your friends want to stand up for something you believe in...what could you do?
You could participate in peaceful protests with others.
An animal that has a backbone is called...
a vertebrae
What is a common feature of fish group of animals?
They have skin that is covered with scales, gills, and fins.
What word describes when black people are kept separate from white people in public places, including school?
segregation
What is an example of how Martin Luther Jr. inspired people to change unfair laws?
He gave speeches and participated in peaceful marches that gave people hope.
Should a protest bring people together or apart?
A protest should bring people together.
An animal without a backbone is called ...
invertebrae
Which animal group has hair of fur?
Mammals
What does the word protest mean?
When you people gather together to stand up for something they believe in.
Did MLK Jr. attend college?
He began college in 1944.
Does a protest have to be violent to cause change?
MLK jr. taught us that change could happen through hard work and peaceful protests.
Name a group of animals that are a part of the vertebrae group.
Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, fish
Which animal group lays eggs?
Birds, fish, reptiles, insects, and amphibians.
When you give a talk in front of a group of people it is called a ....
speech
Who is Corretta Scott?
The wife of MLK Jr.
What does riot mean?
Using violence, terror, or destruction to the public.
Name a group of animals that are part of the invertebrates
worms, arthropods, jellyfish, mollusks, sponges
Which mammal lays eggs?
Platypus and echidna.
What is a law?
A group of rules made by the government that people must obey.
"I have a dream..." refers to what?
The famous speech that MLK jr. gave in 1963 that inspired many people.
How can you change unfair laws or create a better world?
You could write letters to the government, participate in peaceful protests, and work with friends to make a positive change. Answers may vary
Do mammals lay eggs?
No
What invertebrae animal could be used in a bathtub?
Sponge