PHOTO ANALYSIS ON THE BERLIN AIRLIFT
QUESTIONS
This is an Iconic Photograph.
1.1 What does it mean if a photograph is ‘iconic’? (3)
1.2 Apply your reasoning to explain what exactly is ‘iconic’ about this particular photograph (above). (6)
1.3 Who was the leader of the Soviet Union at the time of its demise? (1)
1.4.1 Provide FOUR internal causes for the collapse of the USSR, with a brief explanation for each one. (4)
1.4.2 Provide FOUR external causes for the collapse of the USSR, with a brief explanation for each one. (4)
1.5.1 In which country are the masses (in the foreground) standing? (1)
1.5.2 In which country are the soldiers (behind the wall) standing? (1)
Total : 20 marks
This is an Iconic Photograph.
1.1 What does it mean if a photograph is ‘iconic’? (3)
1.2 Apply your reasoning to explain what exactly is ‘iconic’ about this particular photograph (above). (6)
1.3 Who was the leader of the Soviet Union at the time of its demise? (1)
1.4.1 Provide FOUR internal causes for the collapse of the USSR, with a brief explanation for each one. (4)
1.4.2 Provide FOUR external causes for the collapse of the USSR, with a brief explanation for each one. (4)
1.5.1 In which country are the masses (in the foreground) standing? (1)
1.5.2 In which country are the soldiers (behind the wall) standing? (1)
Total : 20 marks