WorksheetsThe Battle of Ambarawa (recount text)
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
When did the Battle of Ambarawa take place?
15 October to 15 November 1945
1 November to 30 November 1945
20 October to 15 December 1945
5 December to 20 December 1945
Who commanded the Allied troops during the landing in Semarang?
Governor Wongsonegoro
Brigadier Bethell
Lieutenant Colonel M. Sarbini
General Soedirman
What was the initial reaction of the locals to the arrival of Allied troops?
They welcomed them
They ignored them
They fled the area
They attacked them
What caused anger among the locals during the battle?
The destruction of local property
The presence of British troops
Freeing and arming Dutch POWs
Disarming of Japanese troops
On what date did Indonesian troops begin firing on Allied troops in Ambarawa?
20 October 1945
15 December 1945
23 November 1945
11 December 1945
What tactic did Soedirman use to cut off the supply routes of the Allies?
Ambush tactic
Flanking maneuver
Pincer maneuver
Retreat strategy
What was the outcome of the battle on 15 December 1945?
Indonesian troops retreated
A ceasefire was declared
Allied troops captured Ambarawa
Indonesia regained control over Ambarawa
Who was the commander of the Indonesian Army during the battle?
General Soedirman
Lieutenant Colonel M. Sarbini
Governor Wongsonegoro
Brigadier Bethell
What was the main objective of the Allied troops in Semarang?
To disarm Japanese troops
To support Indonesian independence
To capture Dutch POWs
To establish a military base
What happened after the Indonesian artillery pounded Allied positions?
Allied positions were overrun by infantry
Allied troops launched a counterattack
Indonesian troops retreated
A peace treaty was signed
What was the role of Wongsonegoro during the initial arrival of Allied troops?
He provided food and necessities
He led the Indonesian Army
He organized local resistance
He commanded the Allied troops
What was the date of the meeting held by Soedirman with Indonesian commanders?
11 December 1945
23 November 1945
15 December 1945
20 October 1945
What was the location of the battle?
Jakarta, Indonesia
Ambarawa, Indonesia
Magelang, Indonesia
Semarang, Indonesia
What was the reaction of the Indonesian Army after the Allies began disarming Japanese troops?
They joined forces with the Allies
They besieged Allied troops
They surrendered
They retreated to safety
