Indonesian Independence and the Battle of Surabaya

The video discusses the challenges Indonesia faced after its proclamation of independence, focusing on the Battle of Surabaya. It highlights the arrival of British forces, the role of NICA, and the resistance by Indonesian fighters. The narrative covers key events, including negotiations, the death of Brigjen Mallaby, and the British ultimatum. The video concludes by commemorating the heroism of Surabaya's people and invites viewers to explore more stories of resistance.

What is the primary purpose of the Geniorafone smartphone?

• To watch movies

• To listen to music

• To help children interact safely with their families in the digital era

• To play games

Who led the British forces that landed in Jakarta on September 29, 1945?

• General Douglas MacArthur

• General Bernard Montgomery

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower

• General Servil Lip Christison

What was NICA, and why did it cause public outrage?

• A Dutch civil administration that provided weapons to KNIL

• An American relief organization

• A Japanese military unit

• A British intelligence agency

Who led the British forces that landed in Surabaya on October 25, 1945?

• Brigadier General Robert Laycock

• Brigadier General Walter Shorttern Mallaby

• Brigadier General Bernard Freyberg

• Brigadier General Charles Keightley

What was the outcome of the initial agreement between the British forces and the Indonesian Republic in Surabaya?

• The agreement was never made

• The Indonesian forces surrendered

• The British forces betrayed the agreement and attacked

• The British forces honored the agreement

What significant event happened on October 30, 1945, in Surabaya?

• The British forces withdrew

• A major earthquake struck

• Brigadier General Mallaby was killed

• The Indonesian forces surrendered

What was the British ultimatum issued on November 9, 1945?

• To negotiate a peace treaty

• To surrender all weapons and themselves by 6 AM on November 10, 1945

• To evacuate the city

• To join the British forces

Who led the Indonesian forces in Surabaya during the resistance against the British ultimatum?

• Mohammad Hatta

• President Soekarno

• General Sudirman

• Colonel Sungkono and Mas Iman

How long did the Indonesian forces manage to hold off the British attack in Surabaya?

• 3 weeks

• 2 weeks

• 4 weeks

• 1 week

What is commemorated on November 10 in Indonesia?

• Heroes' Day

• Labor Day

• Victory Day

• Independence Day