Understanding Martin Luther King Jr.

What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s most famous speech called?

• I Have a Dream

• We Shall Overcome

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Which holiday is celebrated in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.?

• Independence Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Thanksgiving

• Labor Day

Why is Martin Luther King Jr. remembered as an important figure in history?

• He was a famous athlete.

• He was a leader in the Civil Rights Movement.

• He was a famous artist.

• He was a famous scientist.

Where did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver his "I Have a Dream" speech?

• At the White House

• At the Lincoln Memorial

• At the United Nations

• At the Statue of Liberty

What was one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s goals for the future?

• To become President of the United States

• To see a world where people are judged by their character, not their skin color

• To build the tallest building in the world

• To invent a new type of car

How did Martin Luther King Jr. believe people should fight for civil rights?

• Through violent protests

• By ignoring the problem

• Through peaceful protests and nonviolent resistance

• By moving to another country