VOICED: Capturing the moment: Tiananmen photographers tell all

The video discusses the Tiananmen Square protests of June 4, 1989, where students protested against the Chinese Communist government and were met with military force. The iconic image of the Tank Man, who stood in front of a column of tanks, is highlighted. The video covers the casualties, with official figures stating around 200 killed, while other sources suggest thousands. It also explores the experiences of the protesters and the cultural impact, likening it to Woodstock. The protests ended violently, with the military taking control and destroying the students' Statue of Liberty.

What significant event does the image of a man standing in front of tanks represent?

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The Tiananmen Square protests

• The end of the Cold War

• The Cultural Revolution

What happened to the man who stood in front of the tanks?

• He was arrested and later released

• He became a political leader

• He was taken away and never seen again

• He fled the country

According to official Chinese figures, how many people were killed during the Tiananmen Square protests?

• Approximately 500

• Around 200

• Less than 50

• Over 10,000

What was the atmosphere of the protests compared to?

• A military parade

• A music festival like Woodstock

• A traditional Chinese festival

• A political rally

What did the tanks destroy in Tiananmen Square?

• The students' handmade Statue of Liberty

• The Forbidden City

• A government building

• The Great Wall of China