Basic Class_Indonesia’s Independence Day

What is the name of Indonesia’s national flag?

• Merah Putih

• Garuda

• Bendera Nusantara

• Sang Saka Biru

Where was the proclamation of independence read?

• Bandung

• Jakarta

• Surabaya

• Bali

What does the red color in the Indonesian flag symbolize?

• Wealth

• Courage and bravery

• Peace and harmony

• Nature

Who typed the text of the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence?

• Sukarno

• Sayuti Melik

• Sutan Sjahrir

• Fatmawati

Where was the original draft of the Proclamation written?

• Admiral Maeda’s house

• The Presidential Palace

• The National Monument

• The Parliament Building

What is the main message of the Proclamation of Independence?

• Indonesia is free from colonial rule

• People should work harder

• Indonesia will host the Asian Games

• The government will build more schools

Which country colonized Indonesia before Japan occupied it in World War II?

• Portugal

• Netherlands

• Spain

• Britain

Which group urged Sukarno and Hatta to proclaim independence immediately after Japan surrendered?

• BPUPKI

• PPKI

• The Youth (Pemuda)

• KNIP

Which of the following was NOT part of the original wording of the Proclamation?

• “We the people of Indonesia”

• “Hereby declare the independence of Indonesia”

• “Matters which concern the transfer of power…”

• “Long live the Republic of Indonesia!”

In the proclamation text, the word “pemindahan kekuasaan” refers to…

• Transfer of political and administrative power

• Moving the capital city

• Changing the president

• Relocating the military base