Martin Luther King Jr Quiz

What year did Martin Luther King Jr. lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• 1970-1971

• 1963-1964

• 1945-1946

• 1955-1956

Who was the president of the United States when Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• Barack Obama

• George Washington

What was the main goal of the Civil Rights Movement led by Martin Luther King Jr.?

• Promote racial segregation

• Establish a dictatorship

• Achieve equal rights and end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans

• Expand slavery

What were some of the key points mentioned in Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• Some key points mentioned in the speech include the dream of racial equality, the end of segregation, and the hope for a future where people are judged by their character rather than the color of their skin.

• The speech emphasized the superiority of one race over others

• The speech focused on the need for more segregation and discrimination

• The speech was about the importance of war and conflict

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

• Political negotiation and compromise

• Nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience

• Passive acceptance and compliance

• Armed rebellion and violence

What was the significance of the nonviolent resistance approach in the Civil Rights Movement?

• It had no impact on the Civil Rights Movement

• It only benefited white Americans

• It helped to bring attention to the injustice and inequality faced by African Americans, and it ultimately led to legislative changes and advancements in civil rights.

• It caused more violence and unrest

When and where was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?

• June 6, 1970, in New York City

• February 2, 1965, in Los Angeles

• April 4, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee

• May 5, 1975, in Chicago

What is one of the lasting legacies of Martin Luther King Jr.'s work in the Civil Rights Movement?

• Establishment of the United Nations

• Passing of the Affordable Care Act

• Passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

• Creation of the European Union

What was the name of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous letter written from a Birmingham jail?

• Letter from a Selma Jail

• Letter from a Montgomery Jail

• Letter from a Birmingham Jail

• Letter from a Washington Jail

What was the name of the march that Martin Luther King Jr. led from Selma to Montgomery in 1965?

• The March for Freedom

• The March for Equality

• The March for Justice

• The March for Voting Rights