History
Which European country colonized Indonesia for more than a century?
The Netherlands
Traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble, featuring gongs and metallophones.
Gamelan
From Padang in West Sumatra, this rich coconut milk curry is slow-cooked for hours and often made with beef.
Rendang
Actor that played the lead role in the 2018 film Dilan 1990.
Iqbaal Ramadhan
Province made up of over 17,000 islands and is famous for its Komodo dragons.
Nusa Tenggara Timur
On August 17, 1945, this nationalist leader proclaimed Indonesia’s independence and later became our first president.
Sukarno
Popular dangdut singer, often called the “King of Dangdut,” rose to fame in the 1970s and 80s.
Rhoma Irama
A specialty of Yogyakarta, this dish consists of braised young jackfruit cooked in coconut milk and spices, often served with rice.
Gudeg
Horror film series, based on a popular urban legend, has multiple installments and is considered iconic in local pop culture.
Pengabdi Setan
City in North Sumatra famous for its volcanic Lake Toba and Batak culture.
Medan
Which country voted for independence from Indonesia in 1999?
Timor Leste
Bamboo instrument that produces sound by shaking and is often played in groups.
Angklung
Fermented cassava cake from Papua traditionally wrapped in leaves and baked over hot stones.
Papeda
Girl group, known for hits like “Dilema” and “Love is You”, debuted in 2011
Cherrybelle
Active volcano in East Java considered one of Indonesia’s most iconic and photographed mountains.
Gunung Bromo
Which two temples are part of the UNESCO site in Jawa?
Candi Borobudur and Prambanan
This Indonesian-born artist won the 2017 MTV Europe Music Award for Best Southeast Asian Act.
Agnez Mo
Traditional West Javanese snack made from sticky rice flour, filled with sweet coconut or palm sugar, and steamed in banana leaves.
Kue bugis
Boy band, popular in the early 2010s with songs like “I Heart You”, helped define the teen pop scene
SM*SH
Historical port city in East Java that was a major trading center during the Majapahit and colonial era.
Surabaya
Name one of the 5 Pancasila
1. Ketuhanan Yang Maha Esa
2. Kemanusiaan yang adil dan beradab
3. Persatuan Indonesia
4. Kerakyatan yang dipimpin oleh hikmat kebijaksanaan dalam permusyawaratan/perwakilan
5. Keadilan sosial bagi seluruh rakyat Indonesia
This Indonesian singer-songwriter became the first from the country to perform at Coachella in 2022.
Niki Zefanya
From Maluku, this dish uses tuna or mackerel cooked in a rich coconut and chili sauce, often served during celebrations.
Rica-rica ikan
Comedian, author, and filmmaker became famous for his humorous blog Kambing Jantan and has adapted it into movies.
Volcanic island in the Sunda Strait that erupted catastrophically in 1883, creating one of the deadliest eruptions in recorded history.
Krakatau