Indonesian Independence Day

Why is 17th August significant to Indonesia?

• Christmas Day

• First Day of School

• Independence Day

• President's Day

In which year did Indonesia gain its independence from the Dutch?

• 1945

• 1944

• 1946

• 1845

From whom did Indonesia gain independence?

• Dutch and Russians

• British and Japanese

• Dutch and Japanese

After how many years of foreign rule did Indonesia gain its independence?

• 350

• 250

• 450

• 76

What are 'kerupuk'?

• a competition

• deep fried chickens

• deep fried crackers

What is 'Lomba Makan Kerupuk'?

• kerupuk eating competition

• kerupuk cooking competition

• kerupuk throwing competition

Which answer best defines 'independence'?

• a country that self-governs

• when others make rules for you

• to depend on others

What is 'tarik tambang'?

• tugging arms

• running race

• tug of war

What do you race in during a 'balap karung' competition?

• holding hands

• a jute sack

• plastic pants

Which game symbolises unity and perseverance required by the Indonesian independence fighters?

• balap karung

• panjat pinang

• tarik tambang