Scenes from Communist uprising in Indonesia, 1947

The transcript describes the Indonesian Republican forces' swift response to a communist rebellion during the fight for independence. The Republicans quickly rounded up communists, and within a month, the uprising was crushed. The leaders were either captured or killed, leading to the collapse of the communist force and securing the success of the nationalist cause.

What was the initial action taken by the Republican forces in response to the communist uprising?

• They negotiated with the communists.

• They sought international help.

• They quickly rounded up communists.

• They ignored the uprising.

How long did it take for the Indonesian Republican forces to crush the uprising?

• One month

• Two weeks

• One week

• Two months

What was the outcome for the leaders of the communist forces?

• They were exiled.

• They were captured or killed.

• They joined the Republican forces.

• They fled the country.

What was the impact of the communist force's collapse on the nationalist cause?

• It strengthened the nationalist cause.

• It had no impact.

• It led to further uprisings.

• It weakened the nationalist cause.

What was the main threat to the success of the nationalist cause?

• Economic instability

• International pressure

• Communist uprising

• Lack of leadership