Deck 76: Martin Luther King Jr: Nonviolence and Racial Justice

Question 1

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King thinks nonviolent resistance is the middle road between

A) agreement and disagreement.
B) capitulation and resistance.
C) militant violence and nonviolent action.
D) power and submission.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King refers to ______ theory and method of nonviolent action

A) Gandhi's
B) Buddha's
C) Socrates's
D) Aristotle's

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-According to King, "A just law is a manmade code that squares with"

A) the moral law alone.
B) the moral law or the law of God.
C) God's law alone.
D) existing legal practice.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King insists that nonviolent resistance is passive physically but

A) strongly active spiritually.
B) strongly active legally.
C) weakly active historically.
D) strongly active religiously.

Question 5

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-Among other things, Martin Luther King Jr. is recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of nonviolent activism.

Question 6

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King says that nonviolent resistance is not a method for cowards.

Question 7

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King says that nonviolent resistance is directed at specific individuals.

Question 8

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King says that in the struggle for racial justice, the basic tension is not between races.

Question 9

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King says we are out to defeat injustice and not white persons who happen to be unjust.

Question 10

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King says that at the center of nonviolence is the principle of racial guilt.

Question 11

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King says that the method of nonviolence is based on the conviction that the universe is on the side of justice.

Question 12

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King was pessimistic about the prospects of racial justice.

Question 13

Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) is known for his central, galvanizing role in the American civil rights movement and for his compelling calls for justice and equality, pleas that challenged the country to live up to its democratic ideals. He is also recognized for developing the philosophical underpinnings of his nonviolent activism. His speeches and writings often had a religious flavor (he was a minister and the son and grandson of a minister), but he directed his arguments to the religious and nonreligious alike and appealed to what he took to be universal values. He alluded to biblical stories and metaphors while citing the moral courage and insight of Socrates, Aquinas, and Augustine. He was inspired by the work and words of Gandhi, the modern world's greatest and most successful practitioner of nonviolent activism, and he in turn inspired future generations who would seek social change through peaceful means.
-King says the nonviolent resistor is just as strongly opposed to the evil of injustice as the person who uses violence.