Question

Answer all questions given under the heading.

Colonialism in Indonesia

1. Who had occupied Java and Sumatra?
2. Were the Dutch interested in politics?
3. What was the focus of the Dutch on Indonesia?
4. How did they improve Indonesia from the beginning of the 19th century?

Answer 1

1. The Dutch had occupied Java and Sumatra.
2. No, they weren’t interested in politics.
3. They focussed on exploiting Indonesia ruthlessly.
4. They adopted measures for the social and economic advancement of the people.