Struggle for Indonesian Independence

Who is known as the Father of Indonesian Independence?

• Sukarno

• Suharto

• Habibie

• Megawati

What year did the Dutch first colonize Indonesia?

• 1500

• 1800

• 1602

• 1700

Which event marked the beginning of the Indonesian National Awakening?

• The Japanese occupation of Indonesia in 1942

• The establishment of Budi Utomo in 1908

• The founding of the Indonesian Communist Party in 1920

• The declaration of independence in 1945

Who led the first major resistance against Dutch colonial rule?

• Sultan Agung

• Soekarno

• Raden Ajeng Kartini

• Prince Diponegoro

What was the significance of the Youth Pledge in 1928?

• It promoted the use of foreign languages among Indonesian youth.

• The Youth Pledge in 1928 was significant for uniting Indonesian youth in the struggle for independence and fostering a national identity.

• It focused on economic cooperation with neighboring countries.

• It was a declaration of loyalty to colonial powers.

When was the Proclamation of Indonesian Independence declared?

• August 15, 1945

• July 4, 1945

• August 17, 1945

• September 1, 1945

Who read the Proclamation of Independence on August 17, 1945?

• Suharto

• Sukarno

• Jokowi

• Soekarno

What was the main goal of the Indonesian Nationalist movement?

• To achieve independence from Dutch colonial rule.

• To promote Dutch culture in Indonesia.

• To establish a monarchy in Indonesia.

• To seek economic partnerships with European countries.

Which battle is considered a turning point in the Indonesian War of Independence?

• Battle of Bali

• Battle of Bandung

• Battle of Surabaya

• Battle of Jakarta

What was the role of the United Nations in Indonesia's independence?

• The United Nations mediated negotiations leading to Indonesia's independence from Dutch colonial rule.

• The United Nations supported Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia.

• The United Nations declared Indonesia's independence unilaterally.

• The United Nations ignored the situation in Indonesia during the independence movement.