Independence Day
On August 17, 1945, this Southeast Asian nation declared its independence from Dutch colonial rule.
Indonesia
Which country had colonized Indonesia before its independence in 1945?
Who sewed the first red and white flag to be flown on Independence Day?
Fatmawati
What is the motto (Semboyan) of the Indonesian state?
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika
This man read the Indonesian Declaration of Independence in Jakarta, becoming the country’s first president.
Soekarno
What is the name of the historic document that Sukarno read to declare independence?
The Proclamation of Indonesian Independence (Proklamasi Kemerdekaan Indonesia)
The song Indonesia Raya was created by?
WR Supratman
What is the name of the national symbol of Indonesia?
Garuda Pancasila
Indonesia’s independence day is celebrated with this competitive “cracker-eating” game, where snacks are hung on strings. What is the name of the game?
lomba "makan kerupuk"
What major global event ended just days before Indonesia declared its independence?
World War II
Who wrote the "Proclamation on Indonesian Independence" text?
Sayuti Melik
Pancasila's birthday falls on the date?
June 1st
This youth pledge, proclaimed on October 28, 1928, was a milestone in uniting Indonesians before independence.
Sumpah Pemuda
What event occurred when Soekarno and Hatta were kidnapped on August 16, 1945, to urge Soekarno and Hatta to immediately proclaim Indonesian independence?
Peristiwa Rengasdengklok
Who is the chairman of BPUPKI?
Radjiman Wedyoningrat
What was the name of the battle that took place in Surabaya in November 1945?
The "Surabaya" Battle
This red-and-white flag of Indonesia is nearly identical to the flag of Monaco, differing only in proportions.
Sang Saka Merah Putih
What is the Japanese name for BPUPKI?
Dokuritsu Junbi Cosakai
Name Three Members of the "Panitia Sembilan"
What date did the Netherlands surrender to Indonesia, recognizing its independence?
December 27, 1949