Indonesia civics quiz: questions and answers
All 15 general civics quiz questions about Indonesia with answers and explanations, grouped by topic. This is a learning quiz, not an official exam. Select a question to see the answer.
Government and law 5 questions
Pancasila, the 1945 Constitution, the DPR and the national motto Bhinneka Tunggal Ika.
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What is the name of Indonesia’s state ideology?
Pancasila
Pancasila is the state ideology. Bhinneka Tunggal Ika is the national motto and gotong royong is a tradition of mutual help.
How many principles make up Pancasila?
Five
Pancasila means 'five principles' and its five principles are set out in the preamble to the 1945 Constitution.
What is Indonesia’s national motto?
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika
Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, usually translated as 'Unity in Diversity', appears on the scroll held by the Garuda emblem.
What is Indonesia’s House of Representatives called?
Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR)
The DPR is the elected House of Representatives. The Dewan Rakyat is Malaysia's lower house, and the Mahkamah Konstitusi is the Constitutional Court.
Which constitution is in force in Indonesia today, as amended?
The 1945 Constitution
The 1945 Constitution (UUD 1945) was restored in 1959 and amended four times between 1999 and 2002.
History 5 questions
From the Dutch East Indies and the 1928 Youth Pledge to the proclamation of independence in 1945.
On what date was Indonesia’s independence proclaimed?
17 August 1945
Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta proclaimed independence on 17 August 1945, now celebrated as Independence Day.
Who was Indonesia’s first President?
Sukarno
Sukarno became the first President. Mohammad Hatta was the first Vice-President and Sutan Sjahrir the first Prime Minister.
Before independence, what was most of Indonesia known as?
The Dutch East Indies
Most of present-day Indonesia was ruled by the Netherlands as the Dutch East Indies.
In which year was the Youth Pledge (Sumpah Pemuda) made?
1928
At a youth congress on 28 October 1928, young people pledged one motherland, one nation and one unifying language, Indonesian.
Which date is marked as the birth of Pancasila?
1 June
Pancasila Day on 1 June marks Sukarno's 1945 speech in which he first set out the five principles.
Geography, culture and symbols 5 questions
The rupiah, the Garuda emblem, the red and white flag, Indonesia Raya and Borobudur.
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What is the currency of Indonesia?
The rupiah
Indonesia's currency is the rupiah, issued by Bank Indonesia.
Which mythical bird forms Indonesia’s national emblem?
The Garuda
The national emblem is the Garuda Pancasila, which carries a shield showing symbols of the five principles.
What does Indonesia’s national flag look like?
A red stripe above a white stripe
The flag, called Sang Saka Merah Putih, has two equal horizontal bands: red on top and white below.
Which 9th-century Buddhist temple in Central Java is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Borobudur
Borobudur is the world's largest Buddhist temple. Prambanan, also in Central Java, is a Hindu temple complex.
What is the title of Indonesia’s national anthem?
Indonesia Raya
Indonesia Raya, composed by Wage Rudolf Supratman, was first performed at the 1928 Youth Congress.
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