Martin Luther King JR Life Stories Flashcards
A poor, crowded often dirty section of a city is known as a
Slum
Keeping people of different races or religions separate from each other is known as
Segregation
What was the occupation of Martin Luther King JR’s father
Pastor
How old was Martin when he won the first prize for a public speaking contest
14
Name this historic site where Martin Luther King JR’s famous speech “ I have a dream” was delivered
Lincoln Memorial
The highest court in the land is known as
Supreme Court
To which southern city did Martin and coretta. I’ve in 1954
Montgomerry, Alabama
Who was the inspiring leader whose work made Martin believe in non violent protest
Gandhi
Name this scientist who discovered the germ theory
Louis Pasteur
Someone who kills a politician or a religious leader is known as an
Assassin
What does NAACP stand for
National Association for advancement of coloured people
She was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States
Elizabeth Blackwell
Slaves often sang songs. These songs were known as ?
Spirituals
Who shot Martin Luther King JR
John Earl Ray
What major award did Matin Luther King JR win in 1964
Nobel Peace Prize