Indonesia and colonial history
Which country was the first to colonize Indonesia?
Portugal
What is the main religion of Indonesia?
Islam
Is Indonesia currently a wealthy, above average, average, below average, or a poor country?
Above average
Is Indonesia in any political or armed disputes? Yes or No?
Yes
Which country took over Indonesia after the Portuguese?
Britain (England, UK)
What is the second most popular/favored religion in Indonesia?
Christianity
Indonesia has the ____ freest economy(2025).
Fill in the blank
60th
What type of government does Indonesia have?
Democracy/ presidential representative democratic republic
Name the two other countries besides Portugal and Britain that occupied Indonesia
Japan and the Netherlands (Holland)
Approximately, about how many people, or what percentage of the world's Muslims live in Indonesia?
About 240 million, or 13% of Global Muslim population.
Name two key exports for Indonesia.
mineral fuels, animal or vegetable fat, electrical machinery, rubber, general machinery, and mechanical appliance parts
What is the name of the main Political/Armed conflict in Indonesia.
Papua conflict
After what historical event did Indonesia finally gain independence?
World War II (WWII)
Does Indonesia enforce sharia law (Islamic law)?
No
What is Indonesia's GDP?
1.016 trillion USD (2017)
Who is the current president of Indonesia?
Prabowo Subianto
Name two long term effects from Dutch occupation of Indonesia.
New farming techniques, christianity, disease, better education, industrial development (technology), unity.
What is the name of Indonesia's largest mosque?
Hint: Virtual Tour
Istiqlal Mosque
What are two examples of how Indonesia is improving their regulatory efficiency?
Increasing the minimum wage, starting a business is easier
Until 2002, what assembly elected the president and Vice President?
People’s Consultative Assembly