How Much Do You Know About Martin Luther King?

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    Where did Martin Luther King give his famous 1963 "I Have a Dream" speech?

    • During the March on Washington
    • When he accepted the Nobel Peace Prize
    • During the Birmingham Bus Boycott
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Explore the life and achievements of Martin Luther King Jr. Through this quiz. Assess your knowledge of his philosophy, key events that highlighted his leadership, his writings, and his contributions to civil rights. This quiz is ideal for learners interested in American history and civil rights.

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  • 2. 
    What world-famous prize was Martin Luther King honored with? - ProProfs

    What world-famous prize was Martin Luther King honored with?

    • The Nobel Prize in Literature

    • The Nobel Peace Prize

    • The Pulitzer Prize

    Correct Answer
    A. The Nobel Peace Prize
    Explanation
    At age 35, King became the youngest man to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

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    Which of these quotations is by Martin Luther King? - ProProfs

    Which of these quotations is by Martin Luther King?

    • "I am America. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me."

    • "You're either part of the solution or part of the problem."

    • "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."

    Correct Answer
    A. "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal."
    Explanation
    This is part of Martin Luther King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. The first quotation ("I am America..." ) is by boxer and activist Muhammad Ali and the second is by Black Panther leader Eldridge Cleaver.

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  • 4. 
    Who assassinated Martin Luther King? - ProProfs

    Who assassinated Martin Luther King?

    • James Earl Ray

    • Sirhan Sirhan

    • Mark Chapman

    Correct Answer
    A. James Earl Ray
    Explanation
    Martin Luther King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, in Memphis by James Earl Ray, a career criminal and virulent racist.

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    Martin Luther King was the leader of which organization? - ProProfs

    Martin Luther King was the leader of which organization?

    • The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)

    • Student Non-Violent Coordinating Society (SNCC)

    • The Nation of Islam

    Correct Answer
    A. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
    Explanation
    The SCLC, which King founded along with Charles K. Steele and Fred L. Shuttlesworth, was a major force in organizing the civil rights movement.

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  • 6. 
    Martin Luther King was best known for his philosophy of: - ProProfs

    Martin Luther King was best known for his philosophy of:

    • Black nationalism

    • Civil disobedience

    • Socialism

    Correct Answer
    A. Civil disobedience
    Explanation
    King advocated civil disobedience, the non-violent resistance against unjust laws.

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  • 7. 
    Martin Luther King received a Ph.D. from Boston University in what field? - ProProfs

    Martin Luther King received a Ph.D. from Boston University in what field?

    • Political science

    • Theology

    • History

    Correct Answer
    A. Theology
    Explanation
    Martin Luther King graduated from Morehouse College (B.A., 1948), Crozer Theological Seminary (B.D., 1951), and Boston University (Ph.D., 1955).

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  • 8. 
    In 1963, Martin Luther King was arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham, Alabama. What famous work did he write during that time? - ProProfs

    In 1963, Martin Luther King was arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham, Alabama. What famous work did he write during that time?

    • Why We Can't Wait

    • Where Do We Go From Here? Chaos or Community

    • Letter From Birmingham City Jail

    Correct Answer
    A. Letter From Birmingham City Jail
    Explanation
    Martin Luther King wrote his famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail," which argued that individuals have the moral duty to disobey unjust laws.

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    Which of these major events first distinguished Martin Luther King as an important civil rights leader? - ProProfs

    Which of these major events first distinguished Martin Luther King as an important civil rights leader?

    • The March on Washington

    • Brown v. Board of Education

    • The Montgomery Bus Boycott

    Correct Answer
    A. The Montgomery Bus Boycott
    Explanation
    In 1955, 26-year-old Martin Luther King led the boycott of segregated Montgomery buses.

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    The city in which Martin Luther King was born has numerous memorials and historical landmarks associated with him—what city is it? - ProProfs

    The city in which Martin Luther King was born has numerous memorials and historical landmarks associated with him—what city is it?

    • Memphis

    • Detroit

    • Atlanta

    Correct Answer
    A. Atlanta
    Explanation
    Martin Luther King was born in Atlanta. The Martin Luther King, Jr., National Historic Site and the King Center are located there. You can also visit the house in which he was born and the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where he served as pastor.

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