Civil Rights Movement Key Events

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement, known for his advocacy of nonviolence and equality. Born in 1929, he became a minister and activist, leading significant campaigns like the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the March on Washington, where he delivered his iconic 'I Have a Dream' speech. His efforts contributed to the passing of the Civil Rights Act and the Voting Rights Act. Despite facing opposition, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. Dr. King's legacy continues to be honored with a national holiday, MLK Day.

What was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth name?

• James King

• John King

• Martin King

• Michael King

At what age did Martin Luther King Jr. enroll in Morehouse College?

• 14

• 15

• 17

• 16

What event led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• The arrest of Rosa Parks

• The March on Washington

• The Selma to Montgomery March

How long did the Montgomery Bus Boycott last?

• 380 days

• 480 days

• 180 days

• 280 days

What organization did Dr. King help to found in 1957?

• NAACP

• CORE

• SCLC

• SNCC

In which city did Dr. King lead a non-violent campaign in 1963?

• Selma

• Birmingham

• Montgomery

• Atlanta

Where did Dr. King deliver his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech?

• The White House

• The Lincoln Memorial

• The Capitol Building

• The Washington Monument

What major legislation was passed in 1964?

• The Equal Pay Act

• The Fair Housing Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Voting Rights Act

What was the focus of Dr. King's campaigns in his later years?

• Economic injustice and international peace

• Racial discrimination

• Voting rights

• Education reform

When was Martin Luther King Jr. Day officially observed by all 50 states for the first time?

• 1983

• 1990

• 1995

• 2000