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Independence day

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

He arranged proclamation concept in Japanese Marshal Takashi Maeda’s house, with Moh.Hatta and Mr. Achmad Subardjo, then, He signed the proclamation text on the name of Indonesian people with Moh.Hatta. Even, he read the Indonesian Independence proclamation text in his house, Jl. Pegangsaan Timur no. 56, Jakarta.

a)

Moh.Hatta

b)

Ir.Soekarno

c)

Mr. Achmad Subardjo

d)

WR. Supratman

2.

He is a member of youth group who had important role in Indonesian Independence proclamation. He typed Proclamation text after editing it from Soekarno’s handwriting.

a)

Ir. Soekarno

b)

Moh. Hatta

c)

Sayuti Melik

d)

Diponegoro

3.

She is the wife of Ir.Soekarno. She was born in Bengkulu, 1923 – died in Jakarta, 1980. She faithfully stayed beside her husband during independence struggles. She sewed the first Indonesian flag which was flown in Indonesian Independence proclamation in herhouse, Jl. Pegangsaan Timur no.56, Jakarta.

a)

Ir. Soekarno

b)

Megawati

c)

RA. Kartini

d)

Fatmawati

4.

In October and November 1945, he was one of Indonesian leaders who moved and uplifted the fighting spirits of Surabaya young men.

At the time, Surabaya was bombardized by English troops who wanted to crush Japanese troops and liberate Dutch prisoners. He was the most prominent one, known by his emotional preamble calls in his radio broadcastings. Indonesia was defeated in 10 November 1945, but it was very important as Indonesia could stand the English troops for 10 hours.

a)

Diponegoro

b)

Imam Bonjol

c)

Moh. Hatta

d)

Bung Tomo (Sutomo)

5.

He was the founder of Taman Siswa school, an education foundation which gave chances for common people to have education just like the aristocrats. He believed that nationalism movements would be successful if Indonesian people were educated. His birth date is commemorated as Indonesian

Education Day.

a)

Diponegoro

b)

Ki Hajar Dewantara

c)

RA. Kartini

d)

Teuku Umar

6.

Her movements began when she felt so many discrimination towards women at that time, when women are not allowed to achieve higher education. She was even forced to leave school when she was 12 years old, and had to stay at home until her parents found a suitor for her.

To kill the time, she often corresponded with her friends abroad. Later, her letters were collected by Abendanon and published with the title “After Dark The Light is Risen”.

a)

RA. Kartini

b)

Martha Tiahahu

c)

Cut Nyak Dien

d)

Fatmawati

7.

She was the daughter of Paulus Tiahahu, a captain from Abubu, Maluku. Her father was also a friend of Thomas Matulessy, who fought the Dutch in 1817. Martha Christina always accompanied her father in battles against the Dutch. She led other women to fight along with the men.

The Maluku people finally could be defeated by the Dutch, because the Dutch had more modern weapons. Her father, with other fighters, were executed.

After her father’s death, she was depressed and finally caught by the Dutch. She was exiled to Java Island. She was ill the ship during the journey to Java, but she still refused and foods and medications. She finally died in the ship, and her corpse was thrown into Banda Sea.

a)

RA. Kartini

b)

Fatmawati

c)

Sukmawati

d)

Christina Martha Tiahahu

8.

She was an Aceh War leader and National Heroine.

When Aceh War was spreaded in 1873, she led the war in front line, fighting against the DUtch. After some years, her force was supressed and they fled to secluded place.

In a battle in Sel Glee Tarun, her husband, teuku Ibrahim, died. No matter what, Cut Nyak Dhien continued the fighting. During her husband’s funeral ceremony, she met Teuku Umar, who later became her husband and compatriot.

a)

Cut Nyak Dien

b)

RA. Kartini

c)

Fatmawati

d)

Critina Martha Tiahahu

9.

He is the eldest son of Sultan Hamengkubuwana from a concubine. His rebellion against Yogyakarta Palace started when he was appointed as a regent of Hamengkubuwana V who was only 3 years old, while the daily administration was done by Prime Minister Danurejo with a Dutch resident. Diponegoro didn’t agree on regent system like this. The Nederlansche-Indische Governments made Prince Diponegoro fight, which was known as War of Diponegoro.

a)

Tuanku Imam Bonjol

b)

Sultan Hamengkubuwono

c)

Diponegoro

d)

Teuku Umar

10.

He was nicknamed “De Haantjes van Het Oosten” (The rooster from the east) by the Dutch.

When he was ruling Gowa kingdom, VOC (Dutch Trading Company) was trying to dominate spices trading. Gowa was a big kingdom in eastern Indonesia who controlled trading routes. In 1666, under the lead of Marshal Cornelis Speelman, VOC tried to conquer small kingdoms, but they couldn’t conquer Gowa.

a)

Tuanku Imam Bonjol

b)

Teuku Umar

c)

Ki Hajar Dewantara

d)

Sultan Hasanudin

11.

Requiring both skill and determination, This game is an exciting game played during Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrations. It requires a group of participants to climb an Areca Palm tree and reach the prizes at the top. Sounds easy, but it’s quite a challenge. Participants must climb up a tree that is covered in oil, making it difficult to reach the top.

a)

Sack Race

b)

The pole climbing contest

c)

Flag-raising ceremony

d)

Tug of war

12.

This game requires the participants to carry a marble on a spoon in their mouth and they have to keep this tiny item steady as they race to the finish line.

a)

Sack Race

b)

Tug of war

c)

Flag ceremony

d)

Balap Kelereng (marbles)

13.

this game is a unique traditional game that requires a team to wear the same pair of sandals and race to the finish line.

a)

Balap Bakiak

b)

Tug of war

c)

Sack Race

d)

The pole climbing contest

14.

the participants have to eat the kerupuk as fast as they can. This game holds great historical significance. During the colonial period, Indonesian soldiers were faced with scarcity of food.

a)

Balap Bakiak

b)

Krupuk race-eating contest

c)

Tug of war

d)

Flag ceremony

15.

It is another popular game played to celebrate Indonesia’s Independence Day and consists of kids racing to the finish line with their legs inside a sack.

a)

Tug of war

b)

Sack Race

c)

The pole climbing contest

d)

Firework

16.

This particular game is one of the oldest in the history of mankind and was even popular in the days of ancient Egypt and Greece. It is actually a game in which two teams are required to pull each other towards the center line. Each of these teams consists of 5 to 6 players and one which can pull first is declared the winner.

a)

Tug of war

b)

Marbles game

c)

Eating crackers

d)

Tumpeng ceremony

17.

Lots of government officials, as well as students, will take part in the ceremonies in the morning on this day to raise the nation’s flag. This particular ceremony will be taking place at the State Palace in front of hundreds of people who will be witnessing some enthralling musical performances from different provinces. As a matter of fact, this particular event will also be broadcast live on the national television channel.

a)

Tumpeng ceremony

b)

Fireworks

c)

Flag rising ceremonies

d)

The pole climbing contest

18.

It is an Indonesian ceremonial dish that features a large cone of rice surrounded by assorted vegetables and meat. These side dishes can vary depending on the occasion and region, and each represents a different value. It is often served on a round bamboo platter called a tampah that is covered with banana leaf.

a)

Banana Cake

b)

Tumpeng

c)

Gado-gado

d)

Indonesian food

19.

"Indonesia Raya" ("Great Indonesia") is the national anthem of Indonesia. It has been the national anthem since the proclamation of Indonesian independence The song is created by .....

a)

Ki hajar Dewantara

b)

Ibu Sud

c)

Ir. Soekarno

d)

WR. Supratman

20.

Seventeen August of the year four and five

That is our day of freedom

Independence day of the nation and nation

Birthday of the Indonesian nation

Independent

Once independence remains independent

During the life is still in the body bladder

We remain faithful to remain faithful

Maintaining Indonesia

We remain faithful to remain faithful

Defend our country. that is the lyrics from the song. What is the title?

a)

Indonesia Raya

b)

Syukur

c)

Bendera

d)

Hari Merdeka