Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quiz

During which month do Americans celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

• January
• February
• March
• April

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s work to change unfair laws was caused by a desire for people to be treated fairly. What was an effect of King’s work?

• Martin Luther King Jr. led marches and gave speeches.
• Equal rights laws were passed, so Americans are treated fairly.
• African Americans and whites went to separate schools.

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What kind of marches did Martin Luther King Jr. lead?

• large
• mad
• peaceful

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Where is King's birth home?

• Austin, Texas
• Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Denver, Colorado
• Atlanta, Georgia

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Fact or Opinion?
Martin Luther King Jr. is the greatest man in history.

• Fact
• Opinion

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African Americans were often forced to sit in the ____________ of the bus.

• back
• middle
• front

What was Martin Luther King, Jr.'s job?

• teacher
• speech writer
• minister
• producer

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__________ for all people is what Martin Luther King, Jr. was fighting for.

• Civil rights
• Revenge
• Hatred
• Discrimination

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MLK won this award when he was 35

• Grammy Award
• Nobel Peace Prize
• Books For Breakfast
• Tony Award

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The separation of people based upon race or some other characteristic is referred to as?

• Assimilation 
• Civil Rights
• Segregation        
• Desegregation