Malcolm X- an alternative vision

Question 1

When was the Nation of Islam (organisation) established?

Answer 1

1930s

Question 2

Who was the Nation of Islam founded by? When was it founded?

Answer 2

Wallace Fard Muhammad1930

Question 3

How old was Malcom when his father died?

Answer 3

6

Question 4

When, for how long and what for was Malcolm sent to prison

Answer 4

-1946-10 years-as a result of his criminal activities

Question 5

When was Malcolm released from prison?

Answer 5

1952

Question 6

Muhammad (the leader of Nation of Islam) gave Malcolm X more responsibilty. What happened to the number of temples?

Answer 6

Between 1957 and 1959 the number of temples shot up from 27 to 49

Question 7

When did Malcolm X leave the Nation of Islam?

Answer 7

March 1964

Question 8

In which speech did Malcolm X advocate working within the American political system?

Answer 8

‘The Ballot or the Bullet’ (1964)

Question 9

How and when did Malcolm X die?

Answer 9

February 1965 he was shot 15 times at close rangeThe three men convicted of his murder were all members of the Nation of Islam