The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the greatest Americans, and perhaps one of the most heroic figures, in history. His pioneering work as head of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and the March on Washington helped cement him in the history of the Civil Rights Movement, forever changing the face of American society.
But do you know the man behind the myth, the history behind the legend? Whether you are a devotee of Dr. King or want to dive into his storied life to commemorate his ongoing legacy, these MLK trivia questions and answers are the perfect place to start.
Did you know that one of Dr. King’s influences was Mahatma Gandhi? Were you aware of his work advocating for waste management workers’ rights? Are you familiar with the FBI’s long standing antagonism against him? Ready or not, it’s time to learn!
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What is the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in Washington made from?
Limestone
Marble
Bronze
White Granite
The King Center maintains an exhibit at what airport?
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport
Ronald Reagan Airport
LaGuardia Airport
Miami Airport
Finish the title of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. book “Why We Can’t ____”.
Finish
Unite
Wait
Go
Who first introduced legislation for the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday in the US?
Ted Kennedy
John Kerry
John Conyers
Jesse Jackson
How many times did Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. find himself behind bars for his brave stand for civil rights?
10 times
15 times
24 times
29 times
When do we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
1st Monday of January
2nd Tuesday of January
3rd Monday of January
Last Friday of January
Complete the MLK quote, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but___”.
Their Deeds
The Repercussions Of Their Meanings
The Silence Of Our Friends
Their Actions
Which is a book written by Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Why We Can’t Wait
To Love
Strength To Forgive
Stride For Freedom
Which boycott led by Dr. King lasted 385 days?
Montgomery Bus Boycott
Harlem Housing Boycott
Selma Lunch Counter Boycott
Birmingham School Boycott
Complete the MLK quote, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice ___”.
Throughout
For All
For Us
Everywhere
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received his Ph.D. in 1955 at which university?
Alabama
Boston
Florida
Georgia
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. received his BA from Morehouse College in what?
Psychology
Biology
Political Science
Sociology
What is the name of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s firstborn child?
Yolanda
Christine
Lucy
Linda
Whose peaceful teachings were a major influence on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
Henry David Thoreau
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington Carver
Mark Twain
Complete the MLK quote, “Jesus gave me the message, Gandhi showed me the___”.
Way
Force
Fortitude
Method
Complete the MLK quote, “Faith is taking the first step, even when you don’t see the whole ___”.
Picture
Mountain
Doorway
Staircase
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot and killed at what Tennessee motel?
Dallia
Lorraine
Losita
Torianne
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. finished high school at what age?
16
15
17
18
Which writer/journalist left her estate to Martin Luther King, Jr. upon her death in 1967?
Sylvia Plath
Ayn Rand
Dorothy Parker
Hedda Hopper
Where did Martin Luther King, Jr. meet Coretta Scott?
Atlanta
Boston
Paris
Washington DC
The MLK book “Stride Toward Freedom” is an account of what historical event?
March On Washington
Vietnam War
Civil War
Montgomery Bus Boycott
How many acres does the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in DC cover?
Seven
One
Four
Twenty-Five
Why was the “I Have A Dream Speech” in Washington DC almost never clearly heard?
King Was Sick
Sound System Sabotaged
King Was Late
King In Jail
Complete the MLK quote, “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that ___”.
Scream
Die
Matter
Mean Something
You can do better
Not bad
Great!
