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Quiz about Indonesia Emerald of the Equator
Quiz about Indonesia Emerald of the Equator

Indonesia, Emerald of the Equator Quiz

This is a quiz about a country with many islands separated by the water. It is a country which has faced conflicts both naturally and physically. However, it is still a developing country. Good Luck! Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by kaung30. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
kaung30
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
252,485
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
1105
Question 1 of 10
1. Indonesia's motto is "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika". When it is translated to English, what does it mean? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. Indonesia share land borders with three countries. Out of these four countries, which country does Indonesia NOT share a land border with? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Indonesia has thirty-three provinces and four provinces have special status. Special status means more privileges and more independence from the government. The four special provinces are Aceh, Yogyakarta, Jakarta and _______.

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 4 of 10
4. In terms of land area, Indonesia is the world's sixteenth-largest country. Out of these four countries, which country has the amount of land area most similar to Indonesia? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Indonesia has the world's most populous island. What is the name of the island?

Answer: (One word)

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Question 6 of 10
6. Indonesia has many natural resources. Out of these four, which natural resource is not one of Indonesia's major ones? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim nation. What is Indonesia's third largest religion group? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Forms of dance in Indonesia are very popular. Out of these four choices, which dance is a sacred ritualised dance of Java connected with the palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. The largest lake in Indonesia is Lake Toba. In which island is it located? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. The island of Sumatra is dominated by a mountain range called "Bukit Barisan". What does "Bukit Barisan" mean? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Indonesia's motto is "Bhinneka Tunggal Ika". When it is translated to English, what does it mean?

Answer: Unity in Diversity

 Indonesia is a nation with 17,508 islands. It has over 200 million people (2005), making itself the fourth most populous country in the world. It is also the most populous Muslim nation. It has a strong motto, when it is translated to English, it says "Unity in Diversity". This motto reflects the languages, cultures and ethnic groups that shape every aspect of the country.
2. Indonesia share land borders with three countries. Out of these four countries, which country does Indonesia NOT share a land border with?

Answer: Singapore

 Indonesia's capital is Jakarta and the country shares border with three countries which are Malaysia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea. Singapore is very close to one of Indonesia's largest islands; however there is still water between them.
3. Indonesia has thirty-three provinces and four provinces have special status. Special status means more privileges and more independence from the government. The four special provinces are Aceh, Yogyakarta, Jakarta and _______.

Answer: Papua

 Aceh is located in the Sumatra island of Indonesia. Yogyakarta and Jakarta are located in the Java island of Indonesia while Papua is located in the Papua island of Indonesia. Papua is located in East Indonesia and its capital is Jayapura. Its population is around 2.8 million people (2005).
4. In terms of land area, Indonesia is the world's sixteenth-largest country. Out of these four countries, which country has the amount of land area most similar to Indonesia?

Answer: Mexico

 Indonesia has a land area of 1,919,440 sq km while Mexico has a land area of around 1,972,550 sq km. Mexico is the world's fifteenth-largest country in terms of land area. The world's seventeenth-largest country in terms of land area is Libya with 1,759,440 sq km. Argentina has a land area of 2,766,890 sq km. Hence, Mexico has a land area most similar to Indonesia.
5. Indonesia has the world's most populous island. What is the name of the island?

Answer: Java

 The island Java of Jakarta has around 130 million people. The estimated annual growth of population is about +1.25%. In addition, it is one of the most densely populated areas of the world.
6. Indonesia has many natural resources. Out of these four, which natural resource is not one of Indonesia's major ones?

Answer: Diamonds

 Indonesia's main natural resources are copper, gold, tin, natural gas and crude oil. Its major imports include machinery and equipment, chemicals, foodstuffs and fuels.
7. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim nation. What is Indonesia's third largest religion group?

Answer: Hindus

 86% of Indonesians are Muslims while 11% of the population is Christian. The third largest religion group of Indonesia are Hindus and they cover about 2% of the population. Buddhists cover about 1% of the population. Most Buddhists in modern-day Indonesia are Chinese.
8. Forms of dance in Indonesia are very popular. Out of these four choices, which dance is a sacred ritualised dance of Java connected with the palaces of Yogyakarta and Surakarta?

Answer: Bedhaya

 This is a question which would be popular to only Malays and Indonesians. Bedhaya is the choice and is an important symbol of the ruler's power. Joged is a dance from Bali accompanied with bamboo instruments. Pendet is a traditional Balinese dance, in which offerings are made to purify the theaters and the temples. Topeng is an Indonesian form of dance in which one or more dancers wear different masks, it is like the Chinese dance.
9. The largest lake in Indonesia is Lake Toba. In which island is it located?

Answer: Sumatra

 Lake Toba has 250 cubic kilometers of fresh water and is the largest body of water in South East Asia. Lake Matano is the deepest lake in Indonesia while Lake Toba is the second deepest lake in Indonesia.
10. The island of Sumatra is dominated by a mountain range called "Bukit Barisan". What does "Bukit Barisan" mean?

Answer: A row of hills

 The Bukit Barisan is a mountain range with many volcanoes in dense jungle cover. The highest peak is Mount Kerinci at 3,800 meters. The meaning of "Bukit Barisan" is actually a row of hills or hills that make a row. This name is also used for many army purposes.
Source: Author kaung30

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