Martin Luther King Jr. Quiz

What was the significance of the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• It ended racial segregation

• It established voting rights for African Americans

• It resulted in the March on Washington

• It led to the founding of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Who introduced the legislation for a federal holiday in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.?

• Barack Obama

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Conyers

• Ronald Reagan

Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• The Capitol Building

• The Lincoln Memorial

• The Washington Monument

• The White House

What was the main belief of MLK regarding protests?

• Violent protests are necessary for change

• Protests should only be held in churches

• Nonviolent protests can end racial segregation

• Protests should be led by political leaders

What did MLK receive in 1964 for his work in the civil rights movement?

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

• Grammy Award

• Emmy Award

What is the significance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

• It's a day to celebrate Halloween

• It's a day to celebrate the 4th of July

• It's a day to celebrate the progress towards an equal society

• It's a day off work or school

What is MLK Day designated as in America?

• National Day of Protests

• National Day of Rest

• National Day of Service

• National Day of Celebration

What was the main goal of the March on Washington where MLK delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• To celebrate MLK's birthday

• To demand civil and economic rights for African Americans

• To protest against the Vietnam War

• To demand voting rights for women

What was the name of the organization that Martin Luther King Jr. co-founded in 1957?

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference

• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• The American Civil Liberties Union

What was the main event that led to the Civil Rights Act of 1964?

• The March on Washington

• The assassination of JFK

• The Birmingham Campaign

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott