Differences Between Indonesia and Malaysia

What historical empires ruled over both Indonesia and Malaysia?

• Ottoman and Byzantine

• Roman and Greek

• Gupta and Maurya

• Sri Vijaya and Majapahit

How does Indonesia's population compare to Malaysia's?

• Indonesia's population is smaller than Malaysia's.

• Indonesia's population is about twice as large as Malaysia's.

• Indonesia's population is more than eight times larger than Malaysia's.

• Indonesia and Malaysia have roughly the same population.

Which country has a larger land area, Indonesia or Malaysia?

• Malaysia

• They are the same size

• Indonesia

• Neither, both are islands

In terms of GDP per capita, which country has a higher value?

• It varies each year

• Indonesia

• Malaysia

• They have the same GDP per capita

Which colonial powers ruled over Malaysia and Indonesia respectively?

• Dutch and Portuguese

• British and French

• British and Dutch

• Spanish and British

How have the national languages of Indonesia and Malaysia diverged?

• Both languages have completely different roots.

• Malaysia uses more English loanwords, Indonesia uses more Dutch.

• Indonesia uses more English loanwords, Malaysia uses more Dutch.

• Both languages are identical with no differences.

What percentage of Malaysia's population is of Chinese descent?

• 1.2%

• 23.2%

• 69.4%

• 6.7%

Which country has a dual legal system that includes Sharia law?

• Indonesia

• Neither country

• Malaysia

• Both countries

In which Indonesian province is Sharia law applied more fully?

• Java

• Sumatra

• Bali

• Aceh

What is a notable difference in religious demographics between Indonesia and Malaysia?

• Indonesia has a higher percentage of Muslims.

• Malaysia has a higher percentage of Muslims.

• Indonesia has a higher percentage of Hindus.

• Both countries have the same religious demographics.