Heroes of Civil Rights Movement Quiz

Who gave the famous "I Have a Dream" speech?

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thurgood Marshall

• Jackie Robinson

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Who refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama?

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thurgood Marshall

• Jackie Robinson

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Who was the first African American to play Major League Baseball in the modern era?

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thurgood Marshall

• Jackie Robinson

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Who was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States?

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Thurgood Marshall

• Jackie Robinson

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What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s profession?

• Lawyer

• Baseball Player

• Minister

• Teacher

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In what year did Rosa Parks refuse to give up her seat?

• 1955

• 1963

• 1947

• 1968

What sport did Jackie Robinson play?

• Football

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Tennis

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What was Thurgood Marshall known for before becoming a Supreme Court Justice?

• Being a Civil Rights Activist

• Being a Baseball Player

• Being a Lawyer

• Being a Minister

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Which city is associated with Rosa Parks' act of defiance?

• Atlanta

• Montgomery

• Washington D.C.

• New York City

What is celebrated in the United States to honor Martin Luther King Jr.?

• Independence Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Veterans Day

• Labor Day

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