32 Questions
Where did D. Williams serve as an assistant pastor?
Ebenezer Baptist Church
In which neighborhood did Michael and Alberta grow up?
Sweet Auburn
Where did King Sr. visit sites associated with Martin Luther during his trip?
Berlin
What effect did the trip have on King Sr.?
He began referring to himself as Martin Luther King Sr.
In which year was the Plessy versus Ferguson case decided?
1896
What did the U.S. Supreme Court rule in the Plessy versus Ferguson case?
Segregation was constitutional under 'separate but equal' doctrine
Where did King Jr.'s best friend live?
Over the road from King's family's house in Atlanta
What influence did activists have in the South during King Jr.'s childhood?
Limited influence
Which church did King Senior take over as pastor after A.D. Williams' death?
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Who delivered the legendary speech on the 28th of August 1963 in Washington DC?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Where did the speech take place on the 28th of August 1963?
Lincoln Memorial
When was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
15th of January 1929
Where did Martin Luther King Sr. enroll for college?
Morehouse College
Which state was Martin Luther King Sr. originally from?
Georgia
What was the date of the famous speech by Martin Luther King Jr.?
28th of August 1963
Which historical figure is not associated with the civil rights movement mentioned in the text?
Nelson Mandela
Where did King Sr. enroll for college?
Morehouse College
Who delivered the legendary speech on the 28th of August 1963 in Washington DC?
Martin Luther King Jr.
Where did D. Williams serve as an assistant pastor?
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Which state was Martin Luther King Sr. originally from?
Georgia
In which year was the Plessy versus Ferguson case decided?
1896
Who were leaders of the civil rights movement mentioned in the text?
Activists and leaders of the civil rights movement
What was the original name on Martin Luther King Jr's birth certificate?
Michael King Jr
In which city did Michael and Alberta live and where the Ebenezer Baptist Church was located?
Atlanta
What was the ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court in the 1896 Plessy versus Ferguson case?
Segregation was constitutional under certain conditions
Where did Martin Luther King Sr. visit sites associated with Martin Luther during his trip?
Berlin
Which of the following best describes the racial discrimination laws in the American South during King Jr.'s childhood?
Strictly segregated black and white citizens
Why did King Jr.'s best friend's parents inform him that he could no longer play with their son?
Due to racial segregation laws
What effect did the trip have on Martin Luther King Sr.?
Led him to refer to himself as Martin Luther King Sr.
In which year did Martin Luther King Jr. change his name on his birth certificate to Martin Luther King Jr.?
1957
Where did Martin Luther King Sr. take over as pastor after A.D. Williams' death?
Ebenezer Baptist Church
What was the name of Martin's older sister?
Christine King
Study Notes
Martin Luther King Jr.'s Early Life
- Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929.
- His birth certificate originally read Martin Luther King, not Jr.
- He changed his name to Martin Luther King Jr. in 1934.
- He grew up in Atlanta, Georgia, in the neighborhood of Auburn Avenue.
Family and Influences
- King Jr.'s family lived near the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
- His father, Martin Luther King Sr., was originally from Stockbridge, Georgia.
- King Sr. visited sites associated with Martin Luther during a trip to Germany.
- The trip had a profound effect on King Sr.
- His friend's parents forbade him from playing with King Jr. due to racial discrimination.
Civil Rights Movement
- The Plessy versus Ferguson case was decided in 1896.
- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of "separate but equal" facilities in the case.
- During King Jr.'s childhood, racial discrimination laws in the American South segregated facilities.
- Leaders of the civil rights movement mentioned in the text include Martin Luther King Jr. and his father.
Others
- D. Williams served as an assistant pastor at the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
- King Sr. took over as pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church after A.D. Williams' death.
- Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his legendary speech on August 28, 1963, in Washington D.C.
Test your knowledge about Martin Luther King Jr.'s legendary speech delivered on August 28, 1963, at the National Mall in Washington DC. Explore the impact of his words and the significance of the civil rights movement.
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