Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement

Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?

• Los Angeles, California

• New York, New York

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Chicago, Illinois

At what age did Martin Luther King Jr. start college?

• 16

• 15

• 18

• 17

What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s approach to protest?

• Non-violent protests

• Violent protests

• Media campaigns

• Political lobbying

Which event marked Martin Luther King Jr.'s first major role in the civil rights movement?

• The March on Washington

• The Selma to Montgomery marches

• The Montgomery Bus Boycott

• The Birmingham Campaign

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Segregation laws were upheld

• Segregation laws were overturned

• New segregation laws were introduced

• No change in segregation laws

What famous speech did Martin Luther King Jr. deliver during the March on Washington?

• Ain't I a Woman?

• I Have a Dream

• We Shall Overcome

• The Ballot or the Bullet

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

• 1968

• 1964

• 1962

• 1966

When was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?

• April 4, 1968

• April 3, 1968

• April 5, 1968

• April 6, 1968

When was Martin Luther King Jr. Day first celebrated?

• January 19, 1988

• January 20, 1986

• January 15, 1985

• January 18, 1987

Which state was the last to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a holiday?

• Alabama

• Utah

• Texas

• Arizona