Indonesian Independence History Questions

In August 1945, the U.S. dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, leading to Japan's surrender. This prompted the BPUPKI to become the PPKI, intensifying efforts for Indonesian independence. Key leaders, including Soekarno and Hatta, met with Marshal Terauchi in Vietnam, who promised independence. Meanwhile, in Indonesia, youth leaders, aware of Japan's surrender, pushed for immediate independence, culminating in the Rengasdengklok incident. On August 17, 1945, Soekarno and Hatta proclaimed Indonesia's independence in Jakarta.

What event forced Japan to surrender during World War II?

• The invasion of Normandy

• The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

• The Battle of Midway

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

What was BPUPKI renamed to in August 1945?

• BPKI

• PPI

• PKI

• PPKI

Who did Indonesian leaders meet in Vietnam to discuss independence?

• General MacArthur

• Marshal Terauchi

• Admiral Nimitz

• Field Marshal Montgomery

What did young Indonesian fighters prepare for after hearing about Japan's surrender?

• A diplomatic mission

• The proclamation of independence

• A peace treaty

• A military coup

Who urged Soekarno and Hatta to proclaim independence upon their return to Indonesia?

• Tan Malaka

• Sjahrir

• Sutan Syahrir

• Mohammad Yamin

What was the Rengasdengklok incident?

• A diplomatic negotiation with the Allies

• The kidnapping of Soekarno and Hatta by young fighters

• A meeting to draft the independence proclamation

• A battle between Indonesian and Japanese forces

Where did Soekarno and Hatta stay upon returning to Jakarta after the Rengasdengklok incident?

• The Japanese Embassy

• The Presidential Palace

• The Dutch Consulate

• The residence of Admiral Maeda

What did Soekarno and Hatta do on August 17, 1945?

• Signed a peace treaty with Japan

• Declared war on the Allies

• Proclaimed Indonesia's independence

• Held a meeting with the Dutch

Where was the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence read?

• At the United Nations

• At Soekarno's residence on Jalan Pegangsaan Timur

• In the Indonesian Parliament

• In front of the Presidential Palace

Who were the key figures in reading the Indonesian Proclamation of Independence?

• Hatta and Radjiman

• Soekarno and Sutan Syahrir

• Soekarno and Hatta

• Radjiman and Terauchi