Civil Rights Movement Quiz

Who was arrested for violating the city code of Montgomery, Alabama?

• Rosa Parks

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Jesse Jackson

• Malcolm X

What landmark decision did the U.S. Supreme Court make in 1954 regarding public school segregation?

• It declared that public school segregation was permissible under the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

• It ruled that segregation in public schools was unconstitutional, marking a major victory overturning another landmark case.

• It allowed states to decide individually on the segregation policies in public schools.

• It mandated that all public schools must provide equal funding to segregated schools.

What event did President Eisenhower address by sending in the Arkansas National Guard?

• Riots in Little Rock, Arkansas in response to school desegregation.

• The Little Rock Bus Boycott, which was inspired by events in Montgomery, Alabama.

• Riots that occurred in Little Rock when the Freedom Riders arrived in the city.

• Violent public reaction to the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Which of the following was NOT true of the Jim Crow Era?

• It began after Reconstruction.

• It ended with American victory in World War II.

• State and local laws enforced racial segregation in the South.

• Leaders of the Civil Rights Movement worked hard to end it.

Which of the following quotes is attributed to Martin Luther King, Jr.?

• The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

• "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

• Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle.

• Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the oppressed.

What best describes Freedom Riders?

• a civil rights organization in the United States

• principal channel of student commitment against segregation and racism

• black power political organization founded by college students

• civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the Segregated South

Based on your knowledge where did integration of nine African Americans into a high school occur?

• Birmingham, Alabama

• Montgomery, Alabama

• Topeka, Kansas

• Little Rock, Arkansas

Which of the following best describes Malcolm X and his approach to civil rights compared to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

• Malcolm X advocated for peaceful protests and nonviolent resistance.

• Malcolm X emphasized the importance of black self-defense and was more militant.

• Malcolm X and Dr. King had identical views on how to achieve civil rights.

• Died within 24 hours of Dr. King in 1986.

Which of the following accomplishments is attributed to Robert F. Kennedy?

• Served as U.S. Attorney General.

• Was a U.S. senator from New York state.

• Campaigned as a candidate for President of the United States.

• Supported desegregation

• All of the above.

Which of the following is a common characteristic shared by Dr. King, Malcolm X, and Robert F. Kennedy?

• They were all born in the same year

• They all served in the military

• They were all assassinated in the 1960s

• They all won Nobel Peace Priz