Martin Luther King

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scavenger Hunt

Directions: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a famous leader in the civil rights movement. Each year, on the third Monday in January, we celebrate Dr. King’s birthday. To find out why we honor Dr. King, go to theWeb site below and click Interactive Timeline. Drag your mouse over each year in the timeline to learn about Dr.King’s life. Then answer the questions on this page.

Web Resources: The Martin Luther King Jr. PapersProject

1. On what date was Martin Luther King Jr. born?
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2. Why was Dr. King arrested in June, 1964?
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3. What well-known speech did Dr. King deliver in 1963 during the March on Washington?
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4. What prize did Martin Luther King Jr. win in 1964?
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5. On what date was Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated?
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Something to Think About: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated when he was just
39 years old. How do you think the world might be different today if Dr. King was still alive?
Learn More: Read All About Martin Luther King Jr.: An Overview of His Life
Then print and complete one of the activities at the site.

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