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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the national language of Indonesia?

    <p>Indonesian</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'</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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