Independence of Indonesia

Question 1

When Indonesia gains it independence?

Answer 1

17 August 1945

Question 2

Why did Indonesia want to gain independence around August 1945?

Answer 2

They picked around August because Japan was dealing with many problems for example bombing in Hiroshima so they decided to help and flee back to their home

Question 3

Who led Indonesia independence successfully?

Answer 3

Sukarno and Muhammad Hatta

Question 4

What is the event leading to the indpendence of Indonesia involving the kidnapping of Sukarno and Hatta?

Answer 4

Rengasdengklok is an incident which involves the kidnapping of Sukarno and Hatta by several youth. This incident speed-up the process of Indonesia proclamation to gain independence.

Question 5

When did Rengasdengklok occurred?

Answer 5

16th August 1945

Question 6

Who kidnapped Sukarno and Hatta

Answer 6

Sukarno and Hatta was kidnapped by several youths and it includes Sukarni, Wikana, Aidit and Chairul

Question 7

Where did they keep Sukarno and Hatta on the kidnapping?

Answer 7

Soekarno and Hatta were brought to a residence of Djiauw Kie Song in Bojong Hamlet, Karawang regency

Question 8

Who wrote Indonesia proclamation text?

Answer 8

The original proclamation manuscript was hand-written by Sukarno

Question 9

Who typed Indonesia’s proclamation tasks?

Answer 9

The manuscript was typed by Sayuti Melik and it’s finished on 17, August, 1945 at 3 AM

Question 10

Who reads Indonesia’s proclamation text?

Answer 10

Sukarno was the first one to read the proclamation text at 17th august 1945 also it’s accompanied by Hatta

Question 11

Fun fact #1

Answer 11

Sukarno was sick during the reading of the proclamation and he was diagnosed with malaria

Question 12

Where did the Indonesian proclamation occurred?

Answer 12

at 10.00 WIB, on Jalan Pegangsaan Timur No. 56

Question 13

Who raised the Indonesian flag for the first team during the reading of the first reading of proclamation?

Answer 13

Soehoed and Latief Hendradiningrat was in charge on raising the Indonesia flag. Both people is working in the same field which is TNI lieutenant general and TNI general brigadier

Question 14

Who created the national anthem of Indonesia?

Answer 14

Wage Rudolf Supratman was the songwriter of Indonesia raya

Question 15

Fun fact #2

Answer 15

before declaring independence in the national anthem was sang with different lyrics for example the lyric “merdeka” changed to “mulya” in order to avoid misunderstanding the Japanese government mistook resistance against them

Question 16

Who sew the national flag?

Answer 16

Fatmawati sewn the first Indonesia flag and it is sewn in the same place where they declare the independence

Question 17

In what way they announced that Indonesia gained independence?

Answer 17

The reading of the proclamation text was broadcasted through the radio and other way they announced was through newspaper, telegram and in writing

Question 18

Fun fact #3

Answer 18

After declaring independence Sukarno first order as a president was ordering 50 “Sate Ayam”

Question 19

What is the organization that helped Indonesia independence?

Answer 19

BPUPKI (Badan Penyilidik Usaha-Usaha persiapan kemerdekaan Indonesia)

Question 20

What contribution that BPUPKI that impacts Indonesia independence?

Answer 20

BPUPKI helps prepare the Indonesia Independence and reach an agreement with Japan to help the independence process

Question 21

Who helped making Indonesian preamble law opening?

Answer 21

“Panitia Sembilan” Is a group that consists Sukarno, Agus Salim, Achmad Soebarjo, Abdul Kahar, Wachid Hasyim, Tjokrosoejoso, Moh Yamin and A.A Maramis

Question 22

Fun fact #4

Answer 22

In the proclamation text the date wrote 17-8-05 because it followed in Japanese calendar

Question 23

What countries colonized Indonesia?

Answer 23

Portuguese : 1509 - 1595
Spain : 1521 - 1692
France : 1806-1811
England : 1811-1816
Netherland :1902-1942
Japan : 1942-1945

https://www.iphedia.com/2020/10/these-are-six-countries-that-have.htm

Question 24

Why did Dutch colonized Indonesia?

Answer 24

One of the motive for the colonization is for financial benefit and natural resources especially spices

Question 25

Why did Japan colonized Indonesia?

Answer 25

Their motive to colonized is to acquire raw material especially oil from Sumatra and Kalimantan

Question 26

Which country first founded out about Indonesia independence by De Facto?

Answer 26

Egypt, 22 March 1946

Question 27

Which country first founded out about Indonesia independence by De Jure?

Answer 27

Egypt, 10 June 1947

Question 28

Who continued BPUPKI work?

Answer 28

PPKI (Partai Persiapan Kemerdekaan Indonesia)

Question 29

What does PPKI work on?

Answer 29

They Ratified the 1945 constitution , Picking the president and vice president, Forming a ministry and Form Indonesia National committee.

Question 30

In what way we remember/honor Indonesia independence Day?

Answer 30

We can honor and remember the independence day by simply putting a Indonesian flag in your house or celebrating the Independence day