Civil Rights Movement (PART 2) Quiz

Who was the most prominent clergyman in the civil rights movement mentioned in the text?

• Dick Gregory

• James Earl Ray

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Jesse Jackson

What role did black churches play in the civil rights movement according to the text?

• They served only as places of worship.

• They were solely responsible for organizing protests.

• They offered members roles denied in society, served as a community center, and supported political activism.

• They were used only for political meetings and had no religious functions.

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do according to the text?

• He gave many fingerprints as autographs.

• He led protest demonstrations and had a strong leadership role in the black freedom struggle.

• He wrote articles for a magazine.

• He was a comedian.

Where has the Lincoln Memorial been a site for civil rights demonstrations?

• For over a century.

• For nearly six decades.

• Since the end of the Civil War.

• Only during Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speeches.

What is the dream that Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke of in his speech?

• That one day the nation will have equal wealth distribution.

• That one day the nation will be free from foreign influence.

• That one day the nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."

• That one day the nation will be the most powerful in the world.

Who called the march on August 28, 1963, "the largest political assembly in American history"?

• Martin Luther King, Jr.

• A. Philip Randolph

• Robert Weisbrot

• Bayard Rustin

What was commemorated on August 22, 2003, at the Lincoln Memorial?

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• The "I Have a Dream" speech

• The March on Washington

• The dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Inscription

Which organization was founded in 1957 and coordinated the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) fundraising efforts?

• The NAACP

• The SNCC

• The SCLC

• The COFO

Who was the veteran demonstrator and frequent travel companion of King, noted for telling Bull Connor to "turn the dogs loose"?

• Ralph Abernathy

• Fred Shuttlesworth

• C.T. Vivian

• Bernard Lee

Which organization was founded in 1909 and often joined forces with newer civil rights groups?

• The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

• The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)

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

• The Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)