Colonisers
Who colonised Indonesia?
The Dutch
Name two spices from the Banda Islands.
Any two of: cloves, mace, nutmeg, pepper
What does VOC stand for?
The Dutch East India Company
(Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie)
Who was a major Indonesian figure in the Java War?
Prince Diponegoro
When did the Dutch arrive in Indonesia?
1596
Why were spices important?
Very valuable
What was the VOC?
A business (corporation) with an armed force.
Which resistance organisation has this logo?
Sarekat Islam
Who led the first Dutch expedition
Cornelis de Houtman
Which islands were famous for spices?
The Maluku Islands
What was the impact the VOC had on Indonesia?
Stolen wealth and artefacts; war; poverty; disrupted spice trade
Define the word 'resistance'.
When people or groups oppose, challenge, or fight against a government, law, policy, or system they believe is unfair or unjust.
Which country came before the Dutch?
Portugal
Did the Dutch want spices or gold?
Spices
How did the VOC gain power?
Through trade, war and colonisation
What was a short term cause of the Java War?
The Dutch wanted to build a road through over the graves of Prince Diponegoro's ancestors.
Which empire controlled land trade routes?
Ottoman Empire
What company controlled spice trade?
Where did the VOC have their Indonesian headquarters (main office)?
Batavia
Jan Pieterszoon Coen