Martin Luther King Jr Quiz

What is the main reason Martin Luther King Jr is honored with a national holiday?

• He was a famous writer

• He was a successful businessman

• He was the first African American president

• He fought for equality and unity

What did Martin Luther King Jr fight for?

• Political power

• Religious freedom

• Economic inequality

• Racial segregation

What inspired Martin Luther King Jr to use non-violent methods in his activism?

• His parents

• Mahatma Gandhi

• His college professors

• The American government

What was the result of the bus boycott organized by Martin Luther King Jr?

• It had no impact on segregation

• It led to violent protests

• It led to increased segregation in buses

• It led to the desegregation of city buses

How many public speeches did Martin Luther King Jr give during his activism?

• 500

• 1000

• 2500

• 1500

What was the name of the most famous speech given by Martin Luther King Jr in 1963?

• I have a goal

• I have a vision

• I have a dream

• I have a plan

What year did the American government pass the Civil Rights Act?

• 1965

• 1964

• 1963

• 1955

What did Martin Luther King Jr win a Nobel Prize for?

• His efforts in environmental conservation

• His work in literature

• His contribution to science

• His leadership in the civil rights movement

How old was Martin Luther King Jr when he tragically died?

• 29

• 34

• 39

• 44

What was the impact of Martin Luther King Jr's words and actions on American society?

• Led to a temporary change

• Caused more division in society

• Changed American society forever

• No impact at all