Indonesia

Question 1

This term refers to Javanese people who practice a more syncretic version of Islam. Their religious practice brings in elements of Hinduism, Buddhism and animism.

Answer 1

Abangan

Question 2

This ethnic group, indigenous to its eponymous highlands area in West Sumatra, is the largest matrilineal society in the world.

Answer 2

Minangkabau

Question 3

This region in Northern Sumatra has the highest percentage of Muslims in Indonesia, who mostly live according to Sharia law.

Answer 3

Aceh

Question 4

This is an umbrella term for a class Indonesia martial arts that focuses on using and targeting all parts of the body.

Answer 4

Pencak Silat

Question 5

The Indonesian recognizes these six religions as official.

Answer 5

• Islam
• Protestantism
• Catholicism
• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Confucianism

Question 6

The term “New Order” is used to describe this man’s rise to power as the second president of Indonesia and his style of anti-Communist, militaristic rule.

Answer 6

Suharto

Question 7

He was the first president of Indonesia. He played a pivotal role in the country’s independence from the Netherlands demonstrated an allegiance to the Indonesia Communist party towards the end of his term. He was later overthrown in a coup led by his then-general and successor.

Answer 7

Sukarno

Question 8

This island – the fifth-largest in Indonesia and the thirteenth-largest in the world – acts as the political, economic and cultural center of the country.

Answer 8

Java

Question 9

This is the largest and easternmost province of Indonesia. Its entire eastern border is shared by another country.

Answer 9

Papua

Question 10

This is the term given to Indonesia’s national ideology, which believes in “a divinity that is an ultimate unity.” While it doesn’t prescribe to a particular religion, it does favor monotheism.

Answer 10

Pancasila

Question 11

This Indonesian island was once home to a now-extinct species in the genus Homo. This species, whose scientific name is partially derived from that of the island, are sometimes nicknamed “hobbits.”

Answer 11

Flores

Question 12

This is the largest island that is located entirely in Indonesia and the sixth-largest in the world

Answer 12

Sumatra

Question 13

This island is home to most of Indonesia’s hindu minority. Tourism-related business makes up 80% of its economy.

Answer 13

Bali

Question 14

This band, one of the most famous in Indonesia history, was arrested in in 1965 for performing Beatles covers.

Answer 14

Koes Plus

Question 15

This term is given to a genre of music, as well as the ukelele-style instrument that dominates the genre’s sound.

Answer 15

Kroncong

Question 16

This sport is one of the most successful in Indonesia. Since it’s introduction as an olympic sport in 1992, Indonesia has since won multiple gold medals in it.

Answer 16

Badminton