Tiananmen Square Massacre 1989 Quiz

What event sparked the protests in Tiananmen Square?

• The death of Hu Yaobang

• The declaration of martial law

• The government crackdown

• The visit of Mikhail Gorbachev

What were the demands of the students in Tiananmen Square?

• End of corruption, freedom of the press, and move towards democracy

• End of corruption, economic liberalism, and transparent system

• End of corruption, economic reform, and transparent system

• End of corruption, economic liberalism, and greater freedom of speech

What action did the government take on April 26th?

• Accused the students of plotting civil unrest

• Declared martial law

• Ordered the military into Beijing

• Agreed to talk to certain student organizations

What did the students demand from the government on May 13th?

• Withdrawal of accusations made on April 26th

• Meetings between student leaders and the government

• Acceleration of political and economic reform

• End of corruption and economic reform

Who made a speech urging the students to end their hunger strike?

• Former Chairman Hu Yaobang

• Paramount leader Deng Xiaoping

• Premier Li Po

• General Secretary Zhao Ziyang

What happened on May 20th?

• The military was ordered to withdraw

• The protests spread to other Chinese cities

• Martial law was declared in Beijing

• The government ordered foreign networks to stop broadcasting

What did the soldiers do to the remaining protesters in Tiananmen Square?

• Crushed them with tanks and APCs

• Used tear gas and small arms fire

• Fired live ammunition into the crowds

• Forced them to leave the square

What did the government do to officials and media who sympathized with the protesters?

• Removed them from their positions

• Sentenced them to prison

• Blacklisted them from employment

• Placed them under house arrest

What was the official Chinese government figure for the number of fatalities?

• 800

• 241

• Unknown

• 10000

What was the response of the international community to the Tiananmen Square crackdown?

• Condemnation

• Support

• Indifference

• Unknown