Nationalism in Southeast Asia Quiz

Who declared Indonesia's independence on August 17, 1945?

• Soekarno

• Suharto

• Tjokroaminoto

• Ho Chi Minh

Which nationalist movement in Indonesia aimed to promote education and culture among native Indonesians?

• Indonesian Communist Party (PKI)

• Sarekat Islam

• Gerakan Aceh Merdeka (GAM)

• Partai Nasional Indonesia (PNI)

What are the five principles that became the foundation of the Indonesian state according to President Soekarno?

• Peace, Love, Unity, Respect, Harmony

• Unity, Freedom, Democracy, Justice, Equality

• Strength, Power, Control, Authority, Dominance

• Belief in one supreme God, Justice and civility among peoples, Unity of Indonesia, Democracy through deliberation and consensus among representatives, Social justice for all the people of Indonesia

During which era did President Suharto resign from the presidency of Indonesia?

• The New Order

• Guided Democracy

• Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

What was the term coined by President Suharto to characterize his administration?

• Guided Economy

• Orde Baru

• Pancasila

• Nasakom

Which era in Indonesian history was marked by widespread violence, mass killings, and persecution of suspected communists and leftist sympathizers?

• The New Order

• Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Guided Democracy

What key feature of the New Order regime involved the government tightly controlling all aspects of governance?

• Centralized Authority

• Decentralization

• Civil Liberties

• Political Pluralism

What event led to President Suharto's resignation in 1998?

• All of the above

• Pressure from society

• Economic turmoil

• Failed coup attempt

Which era in Indonesian history saw the implementation of a process of decentralization?

• Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Guided Democracy

• The New Order

What type of government system does Indonesia have post the New Order regime?

• Authoritarian Rule

• Guided Democracy

• Parliamentary Democracy

• Democracy