Political Science Theories on Democratic Transition

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What was the main motivation behind the initiation and leadership of Indonesia's nationalist movement?

  • Cultural preservation and promotion
  • Political power and authority acquisition
  • Economic prosperity and wealth accumulation
  • Increasing oppression by the Dutch and economic distress (correct)

Which group within Indonesia's ethnic landscape received education from Second-Class Native Schools and was exposed to reformist Islam influences?

  • Priyayi
  • Santri (correct)
  • Coastal commercial communities
  • Landed aristocracy

What was the main challenge faced by Indonesia due to its geographically dispersed archipelago consisting of over 10,000 islands?

  • Difficulty in national integration (correct)
  • Economic instability
  • Political corruption
  • Linguistic barriers

Which country in Southeast Asia achieved a democratic transition in 1978?

<p>Philippines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the national language of Indonesia?

<p>Indonesian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were the twin elites that initiated and led Indonesia's nationalist movement?

<p>'Priyayi' and 'landed aristocracy' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Priyayi in starting new educational institutions?

<p>To increase awareness of Indonesian's subordinate positions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Cultivation System introduced in 1830 by the Dutch colonial rule primarily aimed at?

<p>Exploiting local labor for Dutch profit (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What functioned as a binding force for the heterogeneous Indonesian communities according to the text?

<p>Islam as a key vehicle for Indonesian nationalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Sarekat Islam (Islamic Association) mentioned in the text?

<p>Umar Sayd Tjokroaminoto (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main reasons why socialism suited Indonesian values according to the text?

<p>Favoring mutual cooperation over individualism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did some members of the Indies Social Democratic Association insist that the Sarekat Islam identify itself as?

<p>A socialist organization adopting radical programs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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