Quiz: HISTORY OF INDONESIA in 12 Minutes

Test your understanding of specific historical events, empires, and colonial periods in Indonesian history as covered in this detailed video.

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, when did the earliest reliable evidence of a sophisticated civilization appear in current-day Indonesia? Video Reference:
"the earliest reliable evidence of a sophisticated civilization in current day indonesia dates back t..."

400 BC 1.9 million years ago 40,000 years ago 7th century

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

What specific event led to the decline of the Sri Vijaya Empire? Video Reference:
"the buddhist empire of sri wajaya faced its decline after the kola empire from india seized their sa..."

The Kola Empire seized Palumbang and captured their king in 1025 Death of Gaja Mada in 1364 The arrival of the Dutch in 1595 The Spanish conquest of the Maliku islands

Q3 Intermediate 2 pts

Under Dutch colonial rule, what specific requirement was imposed on local farmers? Video Reference:
"the local farmers were mandated to set aside 20 percent of their own property in order to grow crops..."

Set aside 20% of property for Dutch export crops Give 50% of their harvest to the Dutch Pay heavy taxes on their land Work in Dutch-owned factories

Q4 Advanced 3 pts

When did the Dutch East India Company launch their first expedition to the Indonesian archipelago, and under whose command? Video Reference:
"the first dutch expedition set off for the archipelago in 1595 under the command of cornelius de hoo..."

1595, Cornelius de Hootman 1511, Portuguese commanders 1641, Dutch government 1800, Dutch East Indies officials

Q5 Intermediate 2 pts

The Dutch East India Company's charter was revoked and their possessions seized by the Dutch government in 1799 due to: Video Reference:
"the company began to struggle with corruption conflict and a slow collapse into bankruptcy which res..."

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Corruption Conflict Bankruptcy All of the above

Q6 Advanced 3 pts

The Japanese occupation initially gained favor with Indonesians because: Video Reference:
"they were quick to win favor from the indonesian people doing so through their use of natives for ad..."

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They used natives for administrative positions They supported Indonesian nationalists They offered liberation from Dutch oppressors All of the above

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Quiz: HISTORY OF INDONESIA in 12 Minutes

According to the video, when did the earliest reliable evidence of a sophisticated civilization appear in current-day Indonesia? Video Reference: "the earliest reliable evidence of a sophisticated civilization in current day indonesia dates back t..."

What specific event led to the decline of the Sri Vijaya Empire? Video Reference: "the buddhist empire of sri wajaya faced its decline after the kola empire from india seized their sa..."

Under Dutch colonial rule, what specific requirement was imposed on local farmers? Video Reference: "the local farmers were mandated to set aside 20 percent of their own property in order to grow crops..."

When did the Dutch East India Company launch their first expedition to the Indonesian archipelago, and under whose command? Video Reference: "the first dutch expedition set off for the archipelago in 1595 under the command of cornelius de hoo..."

The Dutch East India Company's charter was revoked and their possessions seized by the Dutch government in 1799 due to: Video Reference: "the company began to struggle with corruption conflict and a slow collapse into bankruptcy which res..."

The Japanese occupation initially gained favor with Indonesians because: Video Reference: "they were quick to win favor from the indonesian people doing so through their use of natives for ad..."