History of Indonesia's Struggles

What year did the Portuguese first arrive in Indonesia?

• 1602

• 1492

• 1453

• 1512

Which country colonized Indonesia after the Portuguese?

• Spain

• France

• Britain

• The Netherlands

Who was the leader of the Javanese resistance during the Java War?

• Raden Ajeng Kartini

• Sultan Agung

• Soekarno

• Prince Diponegoro

What was the main cause of the Diponegoro War?

• Desire for independence from British rule.

• Economic competition with neighboring countries.

• Religious conflicts between local tribes.

• Resentment towards Dutch colonial rule and land taxation policies.

In which year did the Diponegoro War begin?

• 1845

• 1815

• 1825

• 1830

What was the outcome of the Padri War?

• The Padri forces successfully overthrew the Dutch government.

• The war ended in a stalemate with no clear victor.

• The Dutch colonial government defeated the Padri forces, establishing control over West Sumatra.

• The Dutch and Padri forces formed an alliance to govern West Sumatra.

Who were the main parties involved in the Padri War?

• The Dutch and the British forces.

• The Spanish and the Portuguese settlers.

• The Padri and the Minangkabau people.

• The Javanese and the Balinese tribes.

What was the role of the Dutch in the Padri War?

• The Dutch intervened to expand their colonial control and suppress the Padri movement.

• The Dutch aimed to promote trade and economic development in the region.

• The Dutch supported the Padri movement to gain local allies.

• The Dutch remained neutral and did not intervene in the conflict.

When did Japan officially occupy Indonesia?

• June 1945

• September 1943

• March 1942

• April 1941

What was the main reason for Japan's invasion of Indonesia?

• To create a new trade route to Europe.

• To secure access to natural resources.

• To establish military dominance in the region.

• To spread Japanese culture and ideology.