Tiananmen Square Protests Quiz

Who became the leader of China after Mao Zedong's death in 1976?

• Deng Xiaoping

• Zhou Enlai

• Hu Jintao

• Jiang Zemin

What basic human rights were the Chinese citizens denied that led to the protests at Tiananmen Square in 1989?

• Freedom of speech and a fair trial

• Right to vote and right to privacy

• Freedom of religion and freedom of movement

• Right to employment and right to education

How long did the protesters occupy Tiananmen Square in 1989?

• Several weeks

• A few days

• One month

• Six months

What was the government's response to the Tiananmen Square protests in 1989?

• They negotiated with the protesters

• They ignored the protests

• They sent tanks and opened fire

• They lifted all restrictions

What was the worldwide response to the massacre at Tiananmen Square?

• Support for the Chinese government

• Condemnation of the violence and support for human rights

• Indifference and lack of any significant reaction

• Economic sanctions only