Civil Rights Movement Quiz

What does the term "Equality" mean?

• Keeping people apart because of their race.

• Everyone being treated the same.

• Treating people differently based on their abilities.

• Giving more rights to certain groups of people.

The term "Segregation" means (a)   .

• Everyone being treated the same.
• Keeping people apart because of the
• Allowing people to mix freely.
• Giving equal rights to all people.

What is the definition of "Protest"?

• A group of people showing they don’t like something.

• Being able to do what you want.

• Being fair and right.

• A group of people celebrating something.

Which sentence is an example of a protest?

• "People joined the protest to ask for equal rights."

• "The March on Washington was for jobs and freedom."

• "The civil rights movement wanted justice for everyone."

• "The students celebrated their success."

What does "Freedom" mean?

• Being able to do what you want.

• A group of people showing they don’t like something.

• Being fair and right.

• Being able to do what others want.

Which sentence is an example of freedom?

• "The March on Washington was for jobs and freedom."

• "People joined the protest to ask for equal rights."

• "The civil rights movement wanted justice for everyone."

• "The students celebrated their success."

What is the definition of "Justice"?

• Being fair and right.

• Being able to do what you want.

• A group of people showing they don’t like something.

• Being able to do what others want.

Match the following sentences with their descriptions of justice.

• Describes a celebration of achievement.

• "People joined the protest to ask for equal rights."

• Describes people advocating for equal treatment.

• "The civil rights movement wanted justice for everyone."

• Describes a significant event for employment and liberty.

• "The March on Washington was for jobs and freedom."

• Describes a movement seeking fairness for all.

• "The students celebrated their success."

Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?

• A scientist who invented the light bulb

• A leader who fought for equal rights for all people

• A famous musician

• A president of the United States

What famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. give in 1963?

• "I Have a Dream"

• "Four score and seven years ago"

• "Ask not what your country can do for you"

• "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"