Who were the first people to inhabit Indonesia?
Q: Who were the first people to inhabit Indonesia?
A: The first people to inhabit Indonesia were Austronesian people, who arrived in 2000 BC.
Q: What type of agriculture was developed in Indonesia?
A: Wet-field rice cultivation was developed as early as the eighth century BC in Indonesia.
Q: When did Hinduism and Buddhism arrive in Indonesia?
A: Hinduism and Buddhism arrived in Indonesia with the powerful Srivijaya naval kingdom which flourished due to trade during the seventh century CE.
Q: When did Islam spread to northern Sumatra?
A: Islam spread to northern Sumatra during the late 13th century.
Q: Who declared Indonesian independence in 1945?
A: Sukarno declared Indonesian independence in August 1945.
Q: Who became president of Indonesia after Suharto resigned?
A: After Suharto resigned, Abdurrahman Wahid became president of Indonesia.
Q: What event caused popular discontent with the New Order government?
A: The Asian Financial Crisis of 1997 and 1998 caused popular discontent with the New Order government.
