The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King

When and where was Dr. King born?

• January 15, 2000 in Los Angeles, California

• January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Georgia

• June 15, 1963 in Houston, Texas

• June 15, 1868 in New York, New York

Martin Luther King was originally named Michael King after his _________.

As a child, Martin was a gifted ________.

• gymnast

• painter

• football player

• singer

When he was in high school, what kind of contest did Martin Luther King win?

• A singing competition

• A trivia contest

• A speech contest

• A high jump competition

What happened to Martin Luther King on the way back from the competition?

Which word means "separated by race"?

• segregation

• allegation

• consideration

• subluxation

What did Martin Luther King do after high school? Select all that apply.

• He attended Morehouse College.

• He attended Crozer Theological Seminary to become a minister.

• He got a doctorate, or PhD, from Boston University.

• He went to medical school at the University of George to become a doctor.

Dr. King was inspired by Mahatma Ghandi. Who was he?

• A minister from Nepal.

• A doctor from Pakistan.

• A civil rights leader from India.

• The president of the Philippines.

Dr. King was arrested 29 times while fighting for _________.

Answer explanation

Dr. King was arrested while fighting for equality.

What is the common name for Dr. King's most famous speech?

• "March on Washington"

• "I Have a Dream"

• "Fight for Equality"

• "I Want a Pizza"