VOICED : Miles de manifestantes desafían la prohibicion de la vigilia de Tiananmen en Hong Kong

VOICED : Miles de manifestantes desafían la prohibicion de la vigilia de Tiananmen en Hong Kong

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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In Hong Kong, thousands gathered to commemorate the Tiananmen Square crackdown despite a police ban due to COVID-19. The vigil, a symbol of resistance against Beijing's influence, took place amid heightened tensions following the passage of a controversial law penalizing disrespect towards the Chinese national anthem. This event highlights Hong Kong's unique freedoms and the ongoing struggle for democracy in the region.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the police not authorize the traditional vigil in Hong Kong this year?

Lack of public interest

Because of a new law

Weather conditions

Due to the risk of COVID-19

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event does the Hong Kong vigil commemorate?

The Tiananmen Square crackdown

The Cultural Revolution

The handover of Hong Kong to China

The founding of the People's Republic of China

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Hong Kong in relation to the Tiananmen Square events?

It is the only place where the events are not discussed

It is the only place in China where the events are commemorated annually

It was the site of the original protests

It has the largest number of survivors

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the controversial law passed in Hong Kong's Parliament?

To improve public transportation

To increase trade with mainland China

To penalize disrespect towards the Chinese national anthem

To promote tourism

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the police respond to the protests in the commercial district of Mong Kok?

They dispersed the crowd immediately

They arrested several protesters but allowed the protest to continue

They joined the protest

They ignored the protest