BKN MLK Day Trivia

A majestic sculpture of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a park setting with people reflecting and engaging in discussions about his legacy, during a bright sunny day.

BKN MLK Day Trivia

Test your knowledge about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with our engaging quiz! Discover fascinating facts about his life, achievements, and legacy.

With questions ranging from his early life to his significant contributions to the civil rights movement, you'll learn while having fun!

  • Multiple choice questions
  • Score and track your progress
  • Perfect for all ages
17 Questions4 MinutesCreated by LearningTree42
What was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's birthname?
Martin
Matthew
Marcus
Michael
At what age did Dr. King attend college?
He never went
25
15
6
How did Dr. King meet his wife?
At church
At a protest
It was an arranged marriage
On the phone
How many times was Dr. King arrested?
17
29
5
43
How often did Dr. King and Malcom X meet?
Never
Once
Weekly
Annaully
What popular bar game was Dr. King famously good at?
Darts
Pool
He didn't go to bars
Horse Betting
Where did Dr. King receive his undergrad?
Harvard
Clark Atlanta
Howard
Morehouse
How old was Dr. King when he won The Nobel Peace Prize?
48
35
42
51
Dr. King grew up in what sort of family circumstances?
His family was completely impoverished
His family was from a stable middle-class background
He was an orphan
His family was very well off farmers
In Montgomery, Dr. King became a leader during a boycott of which business?
Local Banks
Bus System
School System
Media System
King was extremely active in politics. Between 1957 and 1968, he gave about how many speeches?
250
750
1000
2500
A few days after Dr. King's death, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act of 1968, which mostly addressed which issue?
Fair Housing
Voting
Prison Sentencing for Blacks
Healthcare for Blacks
At which major event did Dr. King deliver his "I have A Dream" Speech?
The Montgomery Bus Boycott
The March on Washington D.C.
The Funeral for President John F. Kennedy
The inauguration of President Lyndon Johnson
The City in which Dr. King was born has numerous memorials and historical landmarks associated with him - what city is this?
Memphis
Detroit
Atlanta
Birmingham
When is MLK Day observed?
1st Monday of January
2nd Monday of January
3rd Monday of January
4th Monday of January
What is the title of the 30-foot granite sculpture of Dr. King at the MLK memorial in the National Mall in Washington D.C.?
Stone of Dreams
Stone of Freedom
Stone of Hope
Stone of Resistance
What happened to Dr. King in 1963?
He was Time Magazine's Man of the Year
His house was bombed
He won The Nobel Peace Prize
He was assassinated
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