Martin Luther King Quiz

What year did the Civil Rights Movement begin?

• 1954

• 1965

• 1940

• 1972

Who was the leader of the Civil Rights Movement?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Malcolm X

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Nelson Mandela

What was the main theme of Martin Luther King's 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Environmental conservation

• Economic prosperity for all

• World peace through diplomacy

• Racial equality and justice

Where did the Montgomery Bus Boycott take place?

• Montgomery, Alabama

• Atlanta, Georgia

• New York City, New York

• Los Angeles, California

Who was the woman who refused to give up her seat on the bus, sparking the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Rosa Parks

• Michelle Obama

• Harriet Tubman

• Amelia Earhart

What method did Martin Luther King advocate for achieving civil rights?

• Political negotiation and compromise

• Nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience

• Passive acceptance and compliance

• Violent protests and armed rebellion

When and where was Martin Luther King assassinated?

• June 6, 1966, in Atlanta, Georgia

• March 8, 1970, in New York City, New York

• April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee

• May 5, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois

What is one of the lasting legacies of Martin Luther King's work?

• Gettysburg Address

• Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

What was the name of Martin Luther King's famous speech delivered in Washington D.C.?

• 'I Have a Dream'

• 'The Audacity of Hope'

• 'The Gettysburg Address'

• 'The Emancipation Proclamation'

What was the name of the campaign led by Martin Luther King in Birmingham, Alabama?

• The Birmingham Campaign

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

• The Selma to Montgomery March

• The March on Washington