Indonesia Quiz // International Program 2023-2024

What is the color of the Indonesia flag?

• Red, Blue and White

• Red and White

• Red and Blue

• Blue and White

Answer explanation

Indonesia's flag is Red and White.

What does the red and white mean?

The flag of Indonesia means that the red stands for courage, while the white stands for purity. Another opinion is that red represents the human body or physical life, while white represents the soul or spiritual life; together they stand for a complete human being.

Who was the first president of Indonesia?

• Ir. Soekarno

• Moh. Hatta

• Moh. Yamin

• Jokowi dodo

Answer explanation

Sukarno (June 6, 1901–June 21, 1970) was the first leader of independent Indonesia. Born in Java when the island was part of the Dutch East Indies, Sukarno rose to power in 1949. Rather than supporting Indonesia's original parliamentary system, he created a "guided democracy" over which he held control. Sukarno was deposed by a military coup in 1965 and died under house arrest in 1970.

When is the independence day of Indonesia?

• 9 August

• 11 February

• 17 August

• 31 August

Answer explanation

The Independence Day of Indonesia (in Indonesian formally known as Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia shortened "HUT RI", or simply Hari Kemerdekaan, and colloquially referred by the people as Tujuhbelasan, meaning "the Seventeenth") is a national holiday in Indonesia commemorating the anniversary of Indonesia's proclamation of independence on 17 August 1945. It was made a national holiday by government decree in 1946.

Ceremonies and festivities are held throughout the country to celebrate this national day, including the flag hoisting ceremony conducted nation-wide and at Indonesian diplomatic installations abroad, local community competitions, with patriotic and cultural parades.

Discounts are offered by participating shopping centres or businesses.

On 16 August or the last Friday prior to 17 August, the president of Indonesia addresses the nation at the People's Consultative Assembly.The celebration of the proclamation is often confused with the official independence of December 27, 1949.

Indonesia's currency is...

• Ringgit - RM

• Singapore Dollar - SGD

• Rupiah - RP

• Baht - ฿Bāht

Answer explanation

Rupiah

The official currency of Indonesia is Rupiah which is Issued and controlled by the Bank of Indonesia. The currency code for Rupiahs is IDR, and the currency symbol is Rp.

Where is Indonesia located?

• South Asia
• East Asia
• Central Asia
• Southeast Asia

What is the capital city of Indonesia?

• Jakarta

• Bandung

• Aceh

• Yogyakarta

Answer explanation

Jakarta

Jakarta is the Indonesia's massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of cultures – Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, Glodok (Jakarta’s Chinatown) and the old port of Sunda Kelapa, where traditional wooden schooners dock.

To the south of Indonesia there is a country which is also a continent. What continent is it called?

• Africa

• America

• Antartica

• Australia

Answer explanation

Which countries colonized Indonesia?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• British

• Netherlands

Answer explanation

The Indonesian National Revolution, or the Indonesian War of Independence, was an armed conflict and diplomatic struggle between the Republic of Indonesia and the Dutch Empire and an internal social revolution during postwar and postcolonial Indonesia. It took place between Indonesia's declaration of independence in 1945 and the Netherlands' transfer of sovereignty over the Dutch East Indies to the Republic of the United States of Indonesia at the end of 1949.

The state motto of the Republic of Indonesia is?

[Clue : Unity]

• "Bersatu Kita Teguh, Bercerai kita Runtuh"

  "United we stand, divided we fall"

• "Bhineka Tunggal Ika"

  "Unity in Diversity"

• "Negara yang kuat, Rakyat harus cermat"

  "A strong country, the people must be smart"

• "Indonesia! Indonesia! Indonesia Bisa!"

  "Indonesia! Indonesia! Indonesia can do it!"

Answer explanation

Bhinneka tunggal ika

"Bhinneka Tunggal Ika" as known in English as "Unity in Diversity".

At the bottom of the Garuda Pancasila, there is a white ribbon that is held, which says "BHINNEKA TUNGGAL IKA" written in Latin letters, which is the motto of the Indonesian state.

Bhinneka Tunggal Ika means different but one, meaning that even though the Indonesian nation and state consist of various ethnic groups that have various cultures and customs as well as various islands in the territory of the Indonesian state, it is a unity, namely the nation and Indonesian country.

What is the symbol of the Republic of Indonesia?

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Answer explanation

The national symbol of Indonesia is Garuda Pancasila with the motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika. The Indonesian state symbol is in the form of a Garuda bird with its head turned to the right heraldic, a heart-shaped shield hanging from a chain around Garuda's neck, and the motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika which means "Diverse but still one" is written on the ribbon held by Garuda. This emblem was designed by a technical committee called the State Badge Committee and chaired by Sultan Hamid II of Pontianak. Then it was perfected by President Soekarno and its use as a national symbol was inaugurated for the first time at the United Republic of Indonesia Cabinet Meeting on February 11, 1950.