Indonesian History MCQ (20 items)

Who was the first President of Indonesia?

• Sukarno

• Suharto

• B.J. Habibie

• Abdurrahman Wahid

When did Indonesia proclaim its independence?

• August 16, 1945

• August 17, 1945

• August 18, 1945

• August 15, 1945

Who was the co-proclaimer of Indonesian independence?

• Sutan Sjahrir

• Ahmad Yani

• Mohammad Hatta

• Ki Hajar Dewantara

Which country colonized Indonesia for the longest time?

• Japan

• Portugal

• Britain

• The Netherlands

The Youth Pledge (Sumpah Pemuda) was declared in which year?

• 1926

• 1927

• 1929

• 1928

What was the main goal of the Youth Pledge?

• To unite Indonesian youth

• To fight colonial powers

• To establish independence

• To create a constitution

Who led the Java War (1825–1830) against Dutch colonial rule?

• Imam Bonjol

• Prince Diponegoro

• Pattimura

• Teuku Umar

The Japanese occupation of Indonesia began in which year?

• 1940

• 1941

• 1943

• 1942

What was the forced labor system during Japanese rule in Indonesia called?

• Tanam Paksa

• Ethical Policy

• Liberal System

• Romusha

Who was the first Vice President of Indonesia?

• Adam Malik

• Mohammad Hatta

• Sutan Sjahrir

• Sudirman