Martin Luther King Jr. Overview

Martin Luther King Jr. Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

1st - 3rd Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

The video tells the story of Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting his childhood, experiences with racial discrimination, and his journey to becoming a leader and activist. It covers his advocacy for peaceful change, his famous 'I Have a Dream' speech, and his lasting legacy, which is celebrated annually.

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6 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the main subject of the story introduced by Elizabeth Kaiser?

Nelson Mandela

Martin Luther King Jr.

Mahatma Gandhi

Rosa Parks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Martin's family environment like during his childhood?

Unhappy and tense

Chaotic and disorganized

Happy and loving

Strict and disciplined

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Martin feel when he was told he couldn't play with his friend due to his skin color?

Excited

Sad and sometimes angry

Happy

Indifferent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Martin Luther King Jr. become as he grew up?

A scientist

A reverend and an activist

A musician

A politician

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main message of Martin's famous speech?

A dream of freedom and justice for all

A call for war

A plea for technological advancement

A demand for economic growth

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday every year?

To remember his contributions to music

To honor his work for change and love for people

To celebrate his scientific achievements

To commemorate his political career