VOICED: Czech 'Velvet Revolution': the turning point of Nov 17, 1989

The transcript describes the fall of the Berlin Wall and the subsequent student protests, highlighting Natasha Densky's experience and reflections on the power of public speeches. It discusses the role of dissidents and the turning point in the revolution, marked by police violence that accelerated public mobilization. The narrative concludes with the Communist Party relinquishing power and the election of a new president, Fats Lavelle.

What was Natasha Densky's profession 20 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall?

• Teacher

• Journalist

• Film Director

• Politician

What was the significant change in the population's attitude towards dissidents during the revolution?

• They became more fearful of them.

• They started to support them.

• They ignored them.

• They opposed them.

What event is described as a 'snowball' that triggered an avalanche in the revolution?

• A speech by a famous dissident

• The fall of the Berlin Wall

• The intervention of riot police

• A student protest

What was the reaction of the population to the riot police's actions?

• They were indifferent.

• They were shocked.

• They supported the police.

• They were amused.

Who was elected president by the end of December following the demonstrations?

• A famous dissident

• A student leader

• Natasha Densky

• Fats Lavelle