Soal Historical Recount 22
Soal Historical Recount 22
Bandung as Sea of Fire was a fire that occurred in the city of Bandung on March 24, 1946. Within
seven hours, about 200,000 residents of Bandung burned their homes.
British troops as part of the Brigade MacDonald arrived in Bandung on October 12, 1945. Bandung
was deliberately burned by TRI and local people. There were black smoke billowing high into the air
everywhere. The British Army began to attack so fierce. The greatest battle happened in the
Village name DayeuhKolot, in South Bandung, where there were a large ammunition depot belonging
to British. In this battle, Barisan Rakyat Indonesia destroyed the ammunition depot.
The strategy to fire Bandung was considered because the power of TRI and people’s militia was not
comparable to the British forces and NICA. This incident inspired to create the famous song “Halo
Halo Bandung”. To remember what they did and struggled, they built the Bandung LautanApi
monument.
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6. What’s kind of text that you have already read?
a. Historical recount
b. Personal recount
c. Imaginative recount
d. Fantastic recount
e. Lame recount
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It is said that it was giving the army commander Lt. General Soeharto authority to take whatever
measures he ”deemed necessary” to restore order to the chaotic situation during the Indonesian
killings of 1965-1966.
The abbreviation of “Supersemar” is a play on the name of Semar, the mystic and powerful figure
who commonly appears in Javanese mythology including wayang puppet shows. The invocation of
Semar was presumably intended to help draw on Javanese mythology to lend support to Soeharto’s
legitimacy during the period of the transition of authority from Soekarno to Soeharto.
9. It is said that it was…..(second paragraph line 1). What does the word “it” refer to?
a. Authority
b. Document
c. Instruction
d. Supersemar
e. Chaotic situation
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It all started because of a misunderstanding between British troops in Jakarta and those in
Surabaya, under the command of Brigadier A.W.WS. Mallaby. Brigadier Mallaby already had an
agreement with Governor of East Java Mr. Surya. The agreement stated that British would not ask
Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons.
However, a British plane from Jakarta dropped leaflets all over Surabaya. The leaflet told
Indonesians to do otherwise on 27 October 1945. This action angered the Indonesian troops and
militia leaders because they felt betrayed.
On 30 October 1945, Brigadier Mallaby was killed as he was approaching the British troops’ post
near JembatanMerah or Red Bridge, Surabaya. There were many reports about the death, but it
was widely believed that the Brigadier was murdered by Indonesian militia. Looking at this situation,
Lieutenant General Sir Philip Christison brought in reinforcements to siege the city.
In the early morning of 10 November 1945, British troops began to advance into Surabaya with
cover from both naval and air bombardment. Although the Indonesians defended the city heroically,
the city was conquered within 3 days and the whole battle lasted for 3 weeks. In total, between
6,000 and 16,000 Indonesians died while casualties on the British side were about 600 to 2000.
Battle of Surabaya caused Indonesia to lose weaponry which hampered the country’s independence
struggle. However, the battle provoked Indonesian and international mass to rally for the country’s
independence which made this battle especially important for Indonesian national revolution.
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15. What caused the battle?
a. British supported Indonesia to attack NICA
b. British asked Indonesian troops and militia to surrender their weapons
c. The militia refused to signt the agreement
d. The Indonesia troop is very strong army in that time
e. Indonesia lose weaponry
16. What do think about the Indonesian military power compared to that of the British army at that
time?
a. The Indonesian troop was more powerful and more modern
b. The British Army was more powerful and modern
c. Indonesian artmy has had more complete weaponry
d. Surabaya was only attacked from the sea.
e. Surabaya was only attacked from the air.
17. What made the Indonesians dare to face the British army military aggression?
18. Did the Indonesian lose or win the battle? Why do you think so?
a. Yes, Indonesia did
b. Yes, Indonesia does
c. yes, Indonesia do
d. No, Indonesia didn’t
e. No, Indonesia did
19. How did the battle influence the national revolution at that time?
a. The battle provoked international communities to rally to support the independence movement of
Indonesia.
b. The battle did not provoke international communities to rally to support the independence
movement of Indonesia.
c. The battle provokes international communities to rally to support the independence movement of
Indonesia.
d. The battle had provoked international communities to rally to support the independence
movement of Indonesia.
e. The battle had provoke international communities to rally to support the independence movement
of Indonesia.
21. Why do you think the date of the Battle of Surabaya is used as a momentum to commemorate
our hero’s contribution?
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d. The freedom fighters and people did not fight hand in hand till heroically
e. The freedom fighters and people did not fight hand in hand till heroically
22. Describe in one word the Indonesians who defended their city at that time.
a. courageous
b. fearless
c. lazy
d. relaxed
e. braveless
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On August 6, 1945 an atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima by the United
States. It demoralized the spirit of the Japanese army in the world. The following day, The
Committee for Indonesian Independence confirmed the wish to achieve the Independence of
Indonesia. On August 9, 1945, the second atomic bomb dropped on Nagasaki, causing the Japanese
surrendered to the United States and its allies.
On 14 August 1945, Japan formally surrendered to the Allies on board the USS Missouri.
hearingthis,a young group urged elderly to immediately proclaim the independence of Indonesia.
However, the elderly did not want group did want to rush. Some consultation was conducted in days
of meeting. They then prepared the text of the proclamation of Indonesian Independence.
The next morning ,on 17 August 1945, Soekarno read the text of the proclamation of Indonesia
independence. Then the flag of Indonesia was raised-followed by a speech by Soewirijo, deputy
mayor of Jakarta. It was the mark of the The next morning ,on 17 August 1945, Soekarno read the
text of the proclamation of Indonesia independence. Then the flag of Indonesia was raised-
followed by a speech by soewirijo, deputy mayor of Jakarta. It was the mark of the independence
of a country.
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b. Soekarno read the text of the proclamation
c. A young group urged elderly
d. The flag of Indonesia was raised
e. The spirit of the Japanese army was demoralized
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The Statue of Liberty, arguably one of New York City’s most iconic symbols, is a popular tourist
attraction for first-time visitors to the city. This 150-foot monument was gifted to the United
States from France in order to celebrate 100 years of America’s independence. The statue is
located on Liberty Island, and it is accessible by taking a ferry from either Battery Park in New
York City or Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
When Claire visited the Statue of Liberty for the first time, she instantly admired it as a symbol
of freedom. Claire made sure to make reservations before her visit because only 240 people are
permitted to climb the staircase to the top of the statue every day. After climbing almost 400
stairs, Claire received spectacular views of the city from the statue’s crown.
During her visit, Claire learned that the Statue of Liberty was not always the color that it is now.
She found out that because the statue’s exterior is made of copper, the statue oxidized over time,
giving it the greenish appearance it has in present day. When it was first constructed, the statue
was the same color as a shiny penny!
After touring the Statue of Liberty, Claire spent the rest of the day in New York City visiting
other important monuments and historic landmarks. Claire left New York hoping to have had the
time to explore more sites, but she can’t wait to
30. How many people are permitted to climb the statue’s stairs per day?
A. 150
B. 400
C. 240
D. 100
E. 200
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