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Indonesian Independence Day

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is 17th August significant to Indonesia?

a)

Christmas Day

b)

First Day of School

c)

Independence Day

d)

President's Day

2.

In which year did Indonesia gain its independence from the Dutch?

a)

1945

b)

1944

c)

1946

d)

1845

3.

From whom did Indonesia gain independence?

a)

Dutch and Russians

b)

British and Japanese

c)

Dutch and Japanese

4.

After how many years of foreign rule did Indonesia gain its independence?

a)

350

b)

250

c)

450

d)

76

5.

What are 'kerupuk'?

a)

a competition

b)

deep fried chickens

c)

deep fried crackers

6.

What is 'Lomba Makan Kerupuk'?

a)

kerupuk eating competition

b)

kerupuk cooking competition

c)

kerupuk throwing competition

7.

Which answer best defines 'independence'?

a)

a country that self-governs

b)

when others make rules for you

c)

to depend on others

8.

What is 'tarik tambang'?

a)

tugging arms

b)

running race

c)

tug of war

9.

What do you race in during a 'balap karung' competition?

a)

holding hands

b)

a jute sack

c)

plastic pants

10.

Which game symbolises unity and perseverance required by the Indonesian independence fighters?

a)

balap karung

b)

panjat pinang

c)

tarik tambang

11.

What do people do leading up to Independence Day? Check all that apply.

a)

paint town and village entrances

b)

decorate with the Indonesian flag

c)

clean their houses

d)

clean their streets

12.

Schools typically have ______, after the flag-raising ceremony.

a)

school work

b)

games and celebrations

c)

lunch and DEAR time

d)

nap time

13.

Which of the following happen in school ceremonies? Check all that apply.

a)

sing Indonesia Raya

b)

pray for national heroes

c)

read excerpts from Declaration of Independence

d)

raise the Indonesian flag

14.

Which best describes you? Chose one.

a)

Proudly Indonesian.

b)

Proud to live in Indonesia.

c)

Thankful for Indonesia.