Quiz on Bandung Conference and Timor-Leste Independence

What was the primary purpose of the Bandung Conference?

• To establish military alliances

• To promote economic and cultural cooperation

• To divide nations into blocs

• To create a new economic system

Which ideology did the United States promote during the Cold War?

• Fascism

• Capitalism

• Socialism

• Communism

Who hosted the Bandung Conference?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Sukarno

• Carlos P. Romulo

• Gamal Abdel Nasser

What significant organization was influenced by the Bandung Conference?

• NATO

• ASEAN

• UNESCO

• EU

What was one impact of the Bandung Conference on the Philippines?

• Adoption of communism

• Isolation from regional politics

• Support for decolonization

• Increased military alliances with the US

What year did Timor-Leste gain independence from Portugal?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1975

• 2002

Which political party in Timor-Leste initially wanted to remain a protectorate of Portugal?

• APODETI

• UDT

• Fretilin

• FRETILIN

What was the outcome of the 1999 referendum in Timor-Leste?

• Timor-Leste became a protectorate of Australia

• Timor-Leste gained independence

• Timor-Leste was annexed by Portugal

• Timor-Leste remained part of Indonesia

Who was the prominent leader of Timor-Leste during its struggle for independence?

• Sukarno

• Xanana Gusmão

• Carlos P. Romulo

• Gamal Abdel Nasser

What was a significant reason for the Timorese opposition to Indonesian occupation?

• Economic prosperity

• Cultural differences

• Political alliances

• Military strength