| 1. | When and where was Martin Luther King, Jr., born? |
| a. | | March 26, 1930 in Chicago, Ill. |
| b. | | January 15, 1929 in Atlanta, Ga. |
| c. | | January 15, 1929 in Chicago, Ill. |
| d. | | March 26, 1930 in Atlanta, Ga.
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| 2. | How many times did Martin Luther King, Jr., use the phrase "I have a dream" in his famous speech at the Lincoln Memorial on August 28, 1963? |
| a. | | 24 |
| b. | | 10 |
| c. | | 12 |
| d. | | 8
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| 3. | Martin Luther King, Jr., espoused the same beliefs – love, not violence -- as a famous peace leader. What was the name of the famous leader who inspired MLK? |
| a. | | Gandhi |
| b. | | Mother Teresa |
| c. | | Dali Lama |
| d. | | Pope John XXIII
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| 4. | What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s first civil rights action? |
| a. | | Establishing the "Southern Christian Leadership Conference" |
| b. | | Organizing a sit-in |
| c. | | Arguing against segregated schools |
| d. | | Protest of the segregated bus system
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| 5. | In what year did Martin Luther King, Jr., win a Nobel Peace Prize? |
| a. | | 1959 |
| b. | | 1965 |
| c. | | 1964 |
| d. | | 1962
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| 6. | Who assassinated Martin Luther King, Jr.? |
| a. | | James Earl Ray |
| b. | | Sirhan Sirhan |
| c. | | John Hinkley |
| d. | | Lee Harvey Oswald
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| 7. | Although seen as a private and serious man, Martin Luther King Jr. was surprisingly excellent at _________. |
| a. | | Baseball and cooking |
| b. | | Basketball and hunting |
| c. | | Dancing and basketball |
| d. | | Cooking and basketball
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| 8. | Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. attend college and obtain a Bachelor's degree in sociology? |
| a. | | Morehouse College |
| b. | | Dartmouth University |
| c. | | University of Georgia |
| d. | | University of Pennsylvania
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| 9. | What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s occupation? |
| a. | | Lawyer |
| b. | | Minister |
| c. | | Teacher |
| d. | | He made civil rights issues his occupation
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| 10. | What was Coretta Scott's occupation when she and Martin Luther King met in 1952? |
| a. | | Teacher |
| b. | | Waitress |
| c. | | Singer |
| d. | | Newspaper reporter
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| 11. | How many siblings did Martin Luther King, Jr. have? |
| a. | | 7 |
| b. | | 3 |
| c. | | None |
| d. | | 2
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| 12. | In what year was Martin Luther King, Jr., named Time Magazine's 'Man of the Year'? |
| a. | | 1952 |
| b. | | 1959 |
| c. | | 1964 |
| d. | | 1963
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| 13. | Martin Luther King, Jr., was an exceptionally bright student who skipped grades in school and entered college at the age of 15. |
| a. | | True |
| b. | | False
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| 14. | How many times was Martin Luther King, Jr., arrested for his participation in civil rights protests? |
| a. | | 30 |
| b. | | 5 |
| c. | | 18 |
| d. | | He was never arrested
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| 15. | In what year did Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday become an U.S. holiday? |
| a. | | 1990 |
| b. | | 1967 |
| c. | | 1986 |
| d. | | 1976
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| 16. | how many children did he have |
| a. | | 9 |
| b. | | 10 |
| c. | | 13 |
| d. | | 4
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| 17. | what was the location of martin luther kings birthplace |
| a. | | local hospital |
| b. | | family home |
| c. | | a car |
| d. | | friends home
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What others think about Martin Luther King Jr. |
| By: JJ on Oct 4, 2009 |
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| By: Carrie Underwood on Aug 18, 2009 |
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| By: dani mgbe on Jun 25, 2009 |
| | he is probably the most revered martyr after jesus christ. his courage remains legendary and will serve as a source of inspiration for generations unborn. a documentary on his assasination depicted him as a smoker. i don't agree for he was too saintly for that. |
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| By: laura on Apr 19, 2009 |
| | He was a remarkable human being that changed and ispired the lives of many. Its a shame he's not around anymore or he would be really proud of how far african americans have come. |
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| By: yaneth on Apr 8, 2009 |
| | He changed the life of many and the way of thinking of a million.......! |
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| By: Charlene on Feb 25, 2009 |
| | He has inspired my students to reach for the stars, be strong, and be resilant. |
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| By: resee on Feb 25, 2009 |
| | he was a great leader and man |
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| By: Louise on Feb 17, 2009 |
| | He was assinated in Memphis |
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| By: Victoria Javius on Jan 19, 2009 |
| | I think MLK was a remarkable human being. He was certainly courageous and dedicated to the cause. I'm proud to be a black person and I only wish that MLK could be here today to see his dream come true. God bless Martin Luther King Jr. Love for him always. |
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| By: sally on Jan 19, 2009 |
| | Martin is an AFRICAN AMERICAN |
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| By: Pat on Jan 19, 2009 |
| | I love him, admire him and thank him for giving his life so that I could live a better one. |
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| By: dimond on Jan 17, 2009 |
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| By: Val on Jan 14, 2009 |
| | Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. study for the ministry?
He studied at the Crozier Theological Institute. |
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