Civil Rights Riddles Answer Key

Students solve eight riddles describing major people and events from the Civil Rights Movement. They identify individuals such as Rosa Parks, Ruby Bridges, Medgar Evers, and Thurgood Marshall, as well as historic events like the March on Washington and the Freedom Rides. This activity builds recall and reinforces historical knowledge through engaging, puzzle-style clues. Students must draw on prior learning to match descriptions to key figures and milestones.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Key Individuals and Events

Critical Thinking – Interpreting Clues and Identifying Answers

Social Studies – Understanding Civil Rights Achievements

English Language Arts – Reading for Meaning

This worksheet is part of our Civil Rights Movement Worksheets collection.