Malcolm X vs MLK

Where was Malcolm Little born?

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Omaha, Nebraska

• Harlem, New York

• Detroit, Michigan

What happened to Malcolm's father, Earl?

• He moved to Boston

• He became a minister

• He was found dead on local streetcar tracks

• He was sent to prison

At what age did Malcolm go to live with a foster family?

• 10

• 13

• 15

• 18

What was the name of the religious group Malcolm joined in prison?

• UNIA

• Nation of Islam

• Black Panthers

• NAACP

Why did Malcolm change his last name to "X"?

• To signify his unknown ancestry

• To honor his father

• To join a new family

• To hide his identity

What position did Malcolm hold in the Nation of Islam?

• Treasurer

• Minister

• Secretary

• President

Which temple was Malcolm named the leader of?

• Temple Number 1

• Temple Number 5

• Temple Number 7

• Temple Number 10

Who was the most important member of the Nation of Islam before Malcolm?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Elijah Muhammad

• Earl Little

• Marcus Garvey

What made Malcolm X famous?

• He was featured on the Mike Wallace television documentary on black nationalism.

• He was a famous actor.

• He was a famous athlete.

• He was a famous scientist.

What was Malcolm's view on the African American Civil Rights Movement?

• He wanted a separate nation for African Americans.

• He agreed with Martin Luther King Jr.'s idea of peaceful protest.

• He wanted an integrated country.

• He did not have any views on the movement.