Ultimate Comprehensive Indonesia Trivia Quiz

The Republic of Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia that consists of more than 17,000 islands. There are 5 big main islands in Indonesia, Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Borneo, and Papua.

How much do you think you really know about Indonesia? Do you really know a lot about Indonesian slang and celebrities? Do you think you know a lot about Indonesian geography? How about history and politics? This quiz has it all, and I promise you it won't be easy. Take this ultimate comprehensive trivia challenge now!

Let’s start with Indonesian history, when is Indonesia’s independence day?
March 24, 1944.
August 17, 1945.
August 22, 1945.
September 17, 1945.
How many days does Indonesia’s Kongres Sumpah Pemuda I (First Youth Pledge Congress) last?
2 days.
3 days.
4 days.
5 days.
When does Timor-Leste or known as East Timor gain independence?
May 20, 2002.
April 13, 2003.
June 06, 2000.
July 17, 2001.
[check] Which of the following Indonesian kingdoms are located on Java Island?
Kalingga dynasty.
Mataram kingdom.
Kutai kingdom.
Majapahit empire.
Sriwijaya empire.
Done, next question.
Which of the following place is the last empire in Indonesia?
Majapahit empire.
Sriwijaya empire.
Singasari empire.
Tarumanegara empire.
On which island does Sriwijaya Dynasty placed at?
Java island.
Kalimantan island.
Sumatera island.
Papua island.
The reason why R.A. Kartini became one of the Indonesian heroes is…
Defending one of Indonesia’s fields from Japan’s invasion
Bringing forward women's emancipation, as well as the social status and rights.
The person who sews Indonesia’s national flag.
Giving intel about Dutch’s invasion to the army.
[check] Please choose all the founding fathers in Indonesia.
Muhammad Yamin.
Soekarno.
Muhammad Hatta.
Soeharto.
Soepomo.
Done, next question.
Besides the Indonesian founding father, there is also an Indonesian scout movement father. Who is that person?
Ki Hajar Dewantara.
Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwana IX.
Mochammad Saleh.
Goenawan Mangoenkoesoemo.
There is one famous Indonesian proverb that says “Tut Wuri Handayani”. What does that proverb mean?
(For those) in front should set an example or role model.
(For those) in the middle should raise the spirit
(For those) behind should give encouragement.
History done, now let’s move to geography! We’ll start with the most known one, where does Candi Borobudur locate at?
East Java.
Central Java.
West Java.
North Java.
Where does Danau Toba locate at?
A.
B.
C.
D.
On which island does Nihiwatu Beach locate?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Where does Tangsi Beach or also known as Pink Beach located at?
Malang.
Bali.
Lombok.
Ternate.
Puncak Jaya is the Indonesian highest mountain. How tall is Puncak Jaya mountain?
4,192 m (13,753 ft).
4,223 m (13,854 ft).
4,884 m (16,024 ft).
5,092 m (16,706 ft).
Which of the following is the deepest lake in Indonesia?
Lake Maninjau.
Lake Matano.
Lake Toba.
Lake kerinci.
Krakatoa is one of the biggest eruptions that happened in Indonesia with a level 6 Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI). This level 6 VEI eruption first started on…
February 24, 1883.
May 20, 1883.
June 19, 1883.
October 21, 1883.
Indonesia is surrounded by a lot of islands. How many islands exactly does Indonesia have?
13,260 islands.
15,859 islands.
16,324 islands.
17,508 islands.
What is the biggest Island in Indonesia?
Sumatera island.
Java island.
Sulawesi island.
Papua island.
Which city has the biggest earthquake impact in Indonesia?
Aceh.
Yogyakarta.
Padang.
Palu.
[audio]It’s slang time now! For the first 3 questions, you will hear a short conversation between 2 people.
Question 1, what did the boy ask for the girl?
Asking if the girl wants to do shopping.
Asking if the girl did the group project.
Asking if the girl is currently free.
Asking about what to eat.
Question 2, In the conversation, the girl used the word “mager”, what does it mean?
Too busy.
Lazy to move.
It’s okay.
On my way.
Question 3, what is the conclusion of the conversation?
They go eat.
They go shopping.
They watch a movie.
They didn’t do anything.
This screenshotted conversation will be used for the next 4 questions.
Hai A, mau ikut kami nongkrong bareng gak?
Eh, kapan?
Sore ini, nanti jam 5
Nongkrong dimana btw?
Ini ada cafe boardgame baru, kalau mau ikut nanti kami antarin kesana
Wah, seru sih, tapi hari ini aku ga dibolehin nyokap aku pergi kemana-mana :(
Yah, okedeh
Sorry yah
Santuy
Question 1, what does “nongkrong” mean?
To hang out together.
To gossip together.
To study together.
To go on a date together.
Question 2, when will the event begins?
This evening at 5 P.M.
Tomorrow morning at 5 A.M.
Tomorrow evening at 5 P.M.
This weekend at 5 P.M.
Question 3, what does “nyokap” mean?
Father.
Mother.
Grandfather.
Grandmother.
Question 4, does A finally go to the event?
Yes.
No.
Every country has its own ways to express laughing from text, which one is the Indonesian expression to laugh?
55555.
wwww.
wkwk.
kkkkk.
“Curhat” is another common slang that was used in Indonesia. What does “curhat” mean?
To gossip about something.
Being in generally bad mood.
To pour out your heart to someone you trust.
Curious about something and really want to know about it.
“Jomblo” is another common slang that was used in Indonesia. What does “jomblo” mean?
Forgiving someone and being chill about it.
Literally don’t know anything, thus you said jomblo.
Not able to get a partner instead of being single by choice.
Ranting about bad things that happened to you.
Now let’s talk about Indonesian animals and plants! We’ll start with the exotic animals first. What is the name of this animal?
Serigala.
Buaya.
Komodo.
Singa.
What is the name of this animal?
Cicak.
Bekantan.
Kuda nil.
Jerapah.
What is the name of this bird?
Jalak Bali.
Elang Jawa.
Garuda.
Cendrawasih.
One Indonesian exotic animal is called Maleo. What kind of animal is Maleo?
A tiger.
A lizard.
A bird.
An ape.
What is the name of this animal?
Bekantan.
King kong.
Gorila.
Orang utan.
Now let’s talk about plants! What is the name of this plant?
Titan arum.
Rafflesia arnoldi.
Anggrek.
Alamanda.
Melati flower (Jasmine flower) is commonly spread across South East Asia including Indonesia, which type of Melati flower is used as Indonesia’s national flower?
Primrose Jasmine.
Star Jasmine.
White Jasmine.
King Jasmine.
Speaking of Indonesia’s national flower, how many national flower(s) are there in Indonesia?
1.
2.
3.
4.
What is the name of this flower in Indonesian?
Anggrek Bulan.
Anggrek Kerlip.
Anggrek Perahu.
Anggrek Calypso bulbosa.
Which of the following Indonesian flower is the rarest one?
Bunga Telang.
Bunga Kenop.
Bunga Kosmos
Bunga Rafflesia arnoldii.
Now let’s move on to celebrities! This artist is not only famous in Indonesia, but this artist is also well known in France. That person is…
Anggun.
Deddy Corbuzier.
Tasya Farasya.
Sule.
We all know AGNEZ MO as a multitalented artist in Indonesia. But what is her real full name?
Agnes Monika.
Agnes Monica Mulyoto.
Agnes Monika Adeline.
Agnes Monica Mulyaningsih.
Who is the actress that act as “Amira” in Indonesian Drama TV “Putri yang Ditukar”?
Yasmine Wildblood.
Citra Kirana.
Nikita Willy.
Vonny Cornelia.
In which Indonesian Drama TV Series that Mat Solar played as “Haji Sulam”?
Tukang Bubur Naik Haji.
Si Doel Anak Sekolahan.
Para Pencari Tuhan.
Anak Jalanan.
The novelist that wrote the book “Laskar Pelangi” and “Sang Pemimpi” which later on got adapted into the movie is…
Andrea Hirata.
W. S. Rendra.
Ayu Utami.
Eka Kurniawan.
Speaking of “Laskar Pelangi”, which Indonesian band sings a song called “Laskar Pelangi”?
Noah.
Gigi.
Nidji.
Ungu.
Another famous Indonesian movie is called “Habibie dan Ainun”. Who is the caster for Habibie and Ainun?
Raditya Argoebie & Maudy Ayunda.
Reza Rahadian & Bunga Citra Lestari.
Joe Taslim & Nikita Willy.
Baskara Mahendra & Cinta Laura.
In the movie “Milea”, what does Iqbaal Ramadhan act as?
Dilan.
Pian.
Milea.
Anhar.
Who is the celebrity that won gold medal on South East Asia Judo Championship Singapore on 1999?
Liem Swie King.
Irfan Bachdim.
Denny Sumargo.
Joe Taslim.
Who is the brand model of Dior in Indonesia?
Chelsea Islan.
Ayu Ting Ting.
Nagita Slavina.
Pevita Pearce.
Lastly, let’s move on to politics. In Indonesia, How many presidents are there in total up until this year (2022)?
5.
6.
7.
8.
Which Indonesian branch is the one in charge of making the law?
Executive.
Legislative.
Judicial.
In the Rp20,000 money paper, who is the person that was shown there?
Ir. H. Djuanda Kartawidjaja.
Sam Ratulangi.
Frans Kaisiepo.
Dr. K.H. Idham Chalid.
Who is the person that directly speaks Indonesian Independence?
Soekarno.
Mohammad Hatta.
Soebardjo.
Yusuf Ronodipuro.
What is the legal age that allowed you to vote for the president in Indonesia?
15 years old.
16 years old.
17 years old.
18 years old.
For how long can the next Indonesian president be elected again?
4 years.
5 years.
6 years.
7 years.
Which of the following names is the 3rd president in Indonesia?
Soeharto.
Abdurrahman Wahid.
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie.
Megawati Soekarnoputri.
In which branch does the President stand?
Executive.
Legislative.
Judicial.
Who is the president that says “You don’t need someone perfect, just find the person that will always make you happy and make you mean more than anyone else.”?
Soekarno.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie.
Joko Widodo.
Final question, Who is the president that says “Start a journey with a clear end goal.”?
Soekarno.
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie.
Joko Widodo.