Quiz: Indonesia

  1. What was the capital?

    • Jakarta, moving to Nusantara
    • Tunis
    • Bratislava
    • Kabul
    Answer

    Jakarta, moving to Nusantara — Capital: Jakarta, moving to Nusantara.

  2. When was Indonesia founded?

    • 17 August 1945, independence proclaimed; Dutch recognition in 1949
    • 1 July 1962, independence from Belgium
    • 16 August 1960, independence from Britain
    • 1819, independence won at the Battle of Boyacá
    Answer

    17 August 1945, independence proclaimed; Dutch recognition in 1949 — Founded: 17 August 1945, independence proclaimed; Dutch recognition in 1949.

  3. What form of government does Indonesia have?

    • Presidential republic
    • Absolute monarchy
    • Parliamentary system; the Løgting parliament elects a government led by a prime minister, and Denmark keeps defence and foreign policy
    • Presidential republic, closely tied to Russia
    Answer

    Presidential republic — Government: Presidential republic.

  4. True or false: Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago nation, stretching across more than seventeen thousand islands.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago nation, stretching across more than seventeen thousand islands.