Indonesian Resistance and Independence

The transcript is a passionate speech addressing the people of Surabaya, urging them to resist British demands for surrender. It highlights the unity and strength of Indonesian youth from various regions, emphasizing their past successes in battle. The speaker calls for readiness to defend their freedom, asserting that they will not surrender. The speech concludes with a call for faith in eventual victory, invoking divine protection.

What was the main threat mentioned at the beginning of the speech?

• An economic crisis

• A natural disaster

• A political scandal

• The British army's pamphlets

What did the British army demand from the Indonesians?

• To surrender their weapons

• To leave the city

• To provide resources

• To join their forces

Which regions were mentioned as having youth participating in the defense?

• Papua and Borneo

• Jakarta and Bali

• Maluku and Sulawesi

• Java and Sumatra

What was the Indonesian response to the British demand for surrender?

• They decided to retreat

• They agreed to negotiate

• They refused to surrender

• They sought international help

What symbolized the Indonesian spirit of resistance?

• A red and white cloth

• A white flag

• A blue banner

• A green scarf

What was the instruction given to the people of Surabaya regarding the conflict?

• To start attacking immediately

• To evacuate the city

• To wait until they are attacked

• To negotiate peace

What was the ultimate belief expressed at the end of the speech?

• That they would surrender

• That they would be defeated

• That they would gain independence

• That they would lose the battle

What was the speaker's stance on the possibility of defeat?

• They would negotiate

• They would seek help

• They would rather be destroyed

• They would rather surrender

What was the speaker's message about the role of God in their struggle?

• God would protect them

• God would ignore them

• God would punish them

• God would abandon them

What phrase was repeated at the end of the speech to emphasize their faith?

• Merdeka!

• Long live the King!

• Allahu Akbar!

• Viva la Revolución!