MLK Lesson

Open Ended

Why do you think it is important to speak up about things that matter, as suggested by Dr. King?

Multiple Choice

Why do people celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life on the third Monday in January?

• To honor his achievements and contributions to civil rights

• To mark the end of segregation

• To celebrate his birthday

• To remember the signing of the Civil Rights Act

Fill in the Blanks

Dr. King attended

T. Washington High School.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Morehouse College is true?

• It is a Historically Black College.

• It is located in Atlanta, GA.

• It is an all-male college.

• All of the above.

Open Ended

Describe one challenge Dr. King faced as a child and how it affected him.

Multiple Choice

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott led by Dr. King and others after Rosa Parks was arrested?

• Buses were no longer segregated.

• Dr. King's house was bombed.

• The boycott lasted for 5 years.

• People gave up on civil rights.

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the Civil Rights Acts signed by President Johnson in the 1960s. How did these laws impact American society?

Multiple Choice

Which event is described as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of the United States?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The March on Washington

• The Civil Rights Act signing

• The end of the Civil War

Fill in the Blanks

The statue dedicated in Washington D.C. is meant to

Dr. King for his contributions to civil rights.

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, in the context of the Civil Rights Movement.

Multiple Choice

How do cities across the United States honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

• By building museums

• By naming streets after him

• By organizing annual parades

• By creating public parks

Fill in the Blanks

Dr. King was born in

, Georgia.

Open Ended

Reflecting on Dr. King's quote, why is it important to speak up about things that matter in society?