WORLD HISTORY

COLONIALISM AND IMPERIALISM

COLONIALISM AND ITS ANALYSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who was the first European country that came to Indonesia?
A
Spain
B
Portuguese
C
Dutch
D
British
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Starting with the first exploratory expeditions sent from newly conquered Malacca in 1512, the Portuguese were the first Europeans to arrive in Indonesia, and sought to dominate the sources of valuable spices and to extend the Catholic Church’s missionary efforts.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a colonial presence in the Indonesian Archipelago.

Detailed explanation-3: -It was in 1511, that Portuguese arrived in Indonesia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Portuguese Timor (Portuguese: Timor Português) was a colonial possession of Portugal that existed between 1702 and 1975. During most of this period, Portugal shared the island of Timor with the Dutch East Indies.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Portuguese were the first Europeans to establish a colonial presence in the Indonesian Archipelago.

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