Quiz on Martin Luther King Jr.

What was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. best known for?

• Campaigning for the rights of African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s.

• Writing novels about American history.

• Inventing new technologies.

• Leading a famous sports team.

Where was Martin Luther King Jr. born?

• Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

• New York, New York, USA.

• Chicago, Illinois, USA.

• Los Angeles, California, USA.

What was Martin Luther King Jr.'s original name at birth?

• Michael King Jr.

• James King Jr.

• John King Jr.

• Robert King Jr.

At what age did Martin Luther King Jr. first experience segregation?

• Six years old.

• Ten years old.

• Eight years old.

• Twelve years old.

What laws kept black and white people separated in the Southern United States?

• Jim Crow laws.

• Civil Rights laws.

• Emancipation laws.

• Equality laws.