USA Civil Rights Movement Quiz

Who is considered the leader of the Civil Rights Movement?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Abraham Lincoln

• Rosa Parks

• Malcolm X

In which year did the Civil Rights Act become law?

• 1980

• 1964

• 1955

• 1970

What was the name of the bus boycott that played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement?

• Montgomery Bus Boycott

• Atlanta Bus Boycott

• Birmingham Bus Boycott

• Selma Bus Boycott

Which event led to the desegregation of schools in the United States?

• Declaration of Independence

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

Who was the first African American to serve as a Supreme Court Justice?

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg

• Clarence Thomas

• Sonia Sotomayor

• Thurgood Marshall

Which Civil Rights leader was known for his nonviolent resistance?

• Malcolm X

• Nelson Mandela

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the purpose of the March on Washington in 1963?

• The purpose of the March on Washington in 1963 was to advocate for civil rights and economic equality for African Americans.

• The purpose of the March on Washington in 1963 was to celebrate the achievements of African Americans.

• The purpose of the March on Washington in 1963 was to promote segregation and racial discrimination.

• The purpose of the March on Washington in 1963 was to protest against the Vietnam War.

Who was the first African American to win the Nobel Peace Prize?

• Ralph Bunche

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Malcolm X

• Nelson Mandela