The Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

What was the date of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• 28th of August, 1963

• 15th of January, 1929

• 4th of April, 1968

• 17th of May, 1957

Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Memphis, Tennessee

• Birmingham, Alabama

• Montgomery, Alabama

What was the main goal of the March on Washington in 1963?

• To protest the Vietnam War

• To support the Poor People's Campaign

• To celebrate the Civil Rights Act

• For jobs and freedom

Who was the President of the United States when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated?

• John F. Kennedy

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Richard Nixon

• Dwight D. Eisenhower

What significant act was passed as a result of the Selma to Montgomery marches?

• The Voting Rights Act of 1965

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Equal Pay Act

What was the original name of Martin Luther King Jr. at birth?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• James Earl King Jr.

• Albert King Jr.

• Michael Luther King Jr.

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

• 1970

• 1968

• 1960

• 1964

What was the main strategy of the Civil Rights Movement under Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership?

• Economic boycotts only

• Legislative lobbying

• Non-violent civil disobedience

• Armed resistance

Which city was known as 'Bombingham' due to the frequent bombings by the Ku Klux Klan?

• Memphis, Tennessee

• Birmingham, Alabama

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Selma, Alabama

What tragic event happened to Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968?

• He delivered his 'I Have a Dream' speech

• He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

• He was assassinated

• He led the March on Washington