Martin Luther King Quiz

What was the name of Martin Luther King's father?

• David King

• Martin Luther King Sr.

• John King

• Michael King

Where did Martin Luther King attend college?

• Yale University

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• Morehouse College

What was the name of the organization that Martin Luther King Jr. co-founded to fight for civil rights?

• United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA)

• Black Lives Matter (BLM)

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

• Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

What year did the famous March on Washington take place?

• 1984

• 1970

• 1955

• 1963

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

• Supporting segregation and discrimination

• Racial equality and judging people by the content of their character.

• Promoting inequality and division

• Advocating for violence and retaliation

Where was Martin Luther King assassinated?

• Washington D.C.

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Memphis, Tennessee

• New York City

What is Martin Luther King's birthday observed as in the United States?

• Equality Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Civil Rights Day

• Martin Luther King's Memorial Day

What award did Martin Luther King receive in 1964 for his work in the civil rights movement?

• Pulitzer Prize

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Emmy Award

• Grammy Award

What is the name of the holiday in the United States that honors Martin Luther King's legacy?

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Freedom Day

• Civil Rights Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Week

What is the name of the memorial in Washington D.C. dedicated to Martin Luther King?

• Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial

• Washington Monument

• Lincoln Memorial

• Jefferson Memorial