Tiananmen Square Protests and Military Response

The video covers the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing, where students and citizens demanded democratic reforms. The Chinese government responded with military force, resulting in numerous casualties and arrests. The events remain censored in China, but they significantly impacted the country's history and global perception. The video includes CNN's on-the-ground coverage, highlighting the bravery of protesters and the divided military response.

What was the primary demand of the demonstrators in Tiananmen Square in 1989?

• Economic reforms

• More democratic government

• Environmental policies

• Military expansion

What method did the military use to warn demonstrators in Beijing?

• Broadcasting messages on TV

• Using loudspeakers

• Dropping leaflets from helicopters

• Sending text messages

How did civic organizations contribute to the demonstrators' cause?

• Offering financial donations and volunteer services

• Negotiating with the government

• Providing military support

• Organizing international protests

What was one strategy used by protesters to gain the support of soldiers?

• Threatening them with violence

• Ignoring them completely

• Offering them food and drink

• Bribing them with money

What was a significant challenge faced by the military leadership during the protests?

• Lack of resources

• Divisions over using force against civilians

• International pressure

• Technological failures

What vehicles were used by the military to move towards Tiananmen Square?

• Boats

• Bicycles

• Helicopters

• Tanks and troop trucks

How did some protesters respond to the military's advance?

• By fleeing the city

• By burning a bus in defiance

• By negotiating with the government

• By surrendering immediately

What was the outcome of the military's crackdown in terms of control?

• The military failed to gain control

• The military gained control at a high human cost

• The protesters took over the government

• The city remained in chaos without resolution

What was a major consequence of the military's actions during the crackdown?

• Increased international trade

• Immediate democratic reforms

• Significant loss of human life

• Peaceful resolution

What was the state of Beijing following the military's actions?

• Calm and orderly

• Completely evacuated

• Chaotic with random shootings

• Under civilian control