Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights Movement

Who was Rosa Parks and why is she significant in American history?

• The first female astronaut

• A key figure in the Civil Rights Movement

• A famous singer known for her civil rights songs

• A renowned scientist in the field of physics

Where was Rosa Parks born?

• Birmingham, Alabama

• Montgomery, Alabama

• Tuskegee, Alabama

• Detroit, Michigan

What was the reason Rosa Parks had to leave school at 16?

• To get married

• To move to another city

• To care for her sick grandmother and mother

• To pursue a career in music

What was the main reason for the segregation in Montgomery?

• Economic differences

• Racial discrimination

• Religious beliefs

• Political affiliations

What action did Rosa Parks take on December 1, 1955?

• She organized a sit-in at a local diner

• She delivered a famous speech

• She refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger

• She led a protest march

What was the outcome of the Montgomery Bus Boycott?

• Segregation laws were strengthened

• Rosa Parks was imprisoned for life

• The US Supreme Court ruled segregation laws unconstitutional

• The boycott was unsuccessful

Who was elected as the leader of the Montgomery Improvement Association?

• Sylvester Parks

• Raymond Parks

• Rosa Parks

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Where did Rosa Parks move in 1957?

• New York, New York

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Detroit, Michigan

• Chicago, Illinois

What institute did Rosa Parks co-found in 1987?

• The Civil Rights Institute

• The Rosa and Raymond Parks Institute for Self Development

• The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• The Freedom and Equality Foundation

What prestigious award did Rosa Parks receive in 1999?

• The Congressional Gold Medal

• The Pulitzer Prize

• The Presidential Medal of Freedom

• The Nobel Peace Prize