Martin Luther King Jr. and Jackie Robinson

What is Martin Luther King Jr. best known for?

• Professional basketball player

• Inventor of the light bulb

• Civil rights activism and advocacy for nonviolent protest

• Famous chef

In which year was Martin Luther King Jr. killed?

• 1963

• 1968

• 1955

• 1975

What was Jackie Robinson's jersey number when he played for the Brooklyn Dodgers?

• 42

• 10

• 23

• 7

What is the name of the speech delivered by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1963?

• Freedom Speech

• Civil Rights Lecture

• I Have a Dream

• Equality Address

What was the significance of Jackie Robinson being the first African American to play major league baseball?

• It only affected baseball and did not help in any other way.

• It did not help end segregation

• It caused more segregation and discrimination

• It helped make a way for African Americans to play professional sports without discrimination and segregation.

Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?

• Atlanta, Georgia, United States

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Chicago, Illinois, United States

• New York City, New York, United States

What award did Jackie Robinson receive in 1947?

• Cy Young Award

• Gold Glove Award

• Most Valuable Player

• Rookie of the Year

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

• American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

• Black Lives Matter (BLM)

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

• Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

What position did Jackie Robinson play in baseball?

• Pitcher

• Second baseman/First baseman

• Shortstop

• Catcher

What year did Martin Luther King Jr. receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

• 1982

• 1964

• 1970

• 1955