Quiz on Martin Luther King, Jr.

When was Martin Luther King, Jr. born?

• January 15, 1929

• April 4, 1968

• August 28, 1963

• December 25, 1930

What was Martin Luther King, Jr.'s profession?

• Lawyer

• Baptist minister

• Doctor

• Teacher

What did Martin Luther King, Jr. preach?

• Violent resistance

• Nonviolent resistance

• Economic reform

• Political campaigns

What award did Martin Luther King, Jr. receive in 1964?

• Pulitzer Prize

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Grammy Award

• Academy Award

Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. give his famous "I Have a Dream" speech?

• New York City

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Washington, D.C.

• Los Angeles, California

How many people came to hear Martin Luther King, Jr.'s speech at the Lincoln Memorial?

• 100,000

• 200,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

What was the main message of the "I Have a Dream" speech?

• Economic equality

• Racial equality

• Political power

• Environmental protection

When did Martin Luther King, Jr. die?

• January 15, 1929

• April 4, 1968

• August 28, 1963

• December 25, 1930

What words are on Martin Luther King, Jr.'s tombstone?

• "I have a dream"

• "Free at last, free at last, thank God almighty, I'm free at last"

• "We shall overcome"

• "Peace and love"

What was the purpose of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s work?

• To gain political power

• To bring about equal rights for black people

• To become famous

• To write books