Martin Luther King Jr. Day - life and achievements
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - life and achievements
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
In what year was the holiday officially observed in all 50 states?
- 1995
- 2010
- 2000
- 1987
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which U.S. president signed Martin Luther King's holiday into law in 1983?
- President Bill Clinton
- President Jimmy Carter
- President George Bush
- President Ronald Reagan
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
When did the idea of Martin Luther King Jr. Day first enter the minds of people in Congress?
- After his assassination
- After his "I Have a Dream" speech
- The 1990s
- The early 2000s
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
True or False: Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out in support of the Vietnam War.
- True
- False
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
True or False: Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964.
- True
- False
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
When did Martin Luther King Jr. give his famous "I Have a Dream" speech?
- During the Selma to Montgomery marches
- During the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
- During the Poor People's Campaign of 1968
- During the Chicago Freedom Movement
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What was the main goal of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, led by King?
- voting rights for African Americans
- to spread Christianity throughout the South
- to gain more money to fund poorer schools in the South
- equality for African Americans
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
What historic movement did Martin Luther King Jr. lead in Montgomery, Alabama?
- a boycott of city buses
- a boycott of goods sold at convenience stores
- a demonstration outside of Birmingham City Hall
- a demonstration outside of a Montgomery elementary school
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
In what city was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
- Nashville
- Charleston
- Atlanta
- Savannah