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Quiz about East Timor   New Nation in a New Century
Quiz about East Timor   New Nation in a New Century

East Timor : New Nation in a New Century Quiz


How much do you know of East Timor's path to nationhood? Hopefully this quiz, and a second one in the pipeline, will be helpful in understanding more of this tiny country's history.

A multiple-choice quiz by shady_shaker. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
shady_shaker
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
145,498
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
652
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Question 1 of 10
1. Until 1975, East Timor was a colony of which European country? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What was the name of the main Timorese resistance movement? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which country invaded East Timor in December 1975? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which world leader visited East Timor in October 1989?
Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What was the site of the 1991 massacre of un-armed pro-democracy
supporters, leaving many dead?
Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. Name the Fretilin leader arrested by the Indonesians in Dili in November 1992. Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The 1996 Nobel Peace Prize was shared by two East Timorese. Who were
they?
Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Name the United Nations group set up to conduct a referendum in
East Timor concerning the question of limited autonomy.
Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Who was Indonesian President in August 1999 when the referendum was held on the issue of limited autonomy? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In the period leading up to, and following the referendum pro- integration militias operating out of West Timor began a campaign of violence, looting and arson in East Timor. What did the UN Security Council do about this? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Until 1975, East Timor was a colony of which European country?

Answer: Portugal

Portugal's "ownership" of East Timor dates from the 16th century.
In April 1974 Portuguese dictator, Marcelo Caetano, was overthrown.
Those who replaced him set in motion the wheels of independence of several Portuguese colonial outposts, including Angola, Mozambique
and East Timor. Portugal continued to maintain an interest in East
Timorese affairs.
2. What was the name of the main Timorese resistance movement?

Answer: Fretilin

Fretilin (Revolutionary Front for the Independence of East Timor) was formed originally to fight Portuguese occupation. The other major
political presence at the time of release from Portuguese rule was
The Timorese Democratic Union (UDT). Early in 1975 the two movements
joined forces to prepare for what appeared to be imminent statehood.
3. Which country invaded East Timor in December 1975?

Answer: Indonesia

Acting under the pretext of restoring peace and security, Indonesian
forces landed in East Timor on December 7, 1975. Annexation followed
in 1976.
4. Which world leader visited East Timor in October 1989?

Answer: Pope John Paul II

The Pope's visit was seen as a major Indonesian concession towards
the predominantly Catholic East Timorese. Any hopes that he would be
the catalyst in bringing about self determination were soon dashed
however. Instead, when a pro-democracy scuffle broke out during the
Pontiff's speech, authorities dealt with it in their usual un-compromising style.
5. What was the site of the 1991 massacre of un-armed pro-democracy supporters, leaving many dead?

Answer: Santa Cruz Cemetery, Dili.

Several Western journalists watched Indonesian troops fire on the
demonstrators. A British cameraman caught the carnage on video.
Two US journos, Allan Nairn and Amy Goodman later testified
about the killings before Congress. A local organisation, "Peace is
Possible in East Timor" reportedly identified 271 victims by name.
6. Name the Fretilin leader arrested by the Indonesians in Dili in November 1992.

Answer: Xanana Gusmao

Xanana Gusmao became Fretilin leader in 1978 and Commander-in-Chief of Falantil, the Movement's military wing, in 1981. Through his
Policy of National Unity, Gusmao played a pivotal role in propelling
his people toward independence.
7. The 1996 Nobel Peace Prize was shared by two East Timorese. Who were they?

Answer: Jose Ramos- Horta and Bishop Carlos Bela

Jose Ramos-Horta, a radio and television journalist was previously
exiled by the Portuguese for agitating for independence. He placed
himself in self-imposed exile only days before the Indonesian incursion, but continued to fight for East Timor from Australia.
Carlos Belo became Bishop of Dili in 1983. He used his position to
heighten international awareness of his people's plight.
The Peace Prize Citation read: "For their work towards a just and peaceful solution to the conflict in East Timor."
8. Name the United Nations group set up to conduct a referendum in East Timor concerning the question of limited autonomy.

Answer: The United Nations Mission in East Timor

In 1998, Indonesia decided upon offering limited autonomy for East
Timor within Indonesia. In 1999, Indonesia and Portugal agreed to
allow the Secretary-General of the United Nations to hold a referendum
in East Timor on the issue of limited autonomy.
9. Who was Indonesian President in August 1999 when the referendum was held on the issue of limited autonomy?

Answer: B.J. Habibie

Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie became president in May 1998, when Suharto
resigned amidst allegations of corruption and human rights abuses.
Those charges had helped focus attention on East Timor. The referendum overwhelmingly rejected limited autonomy (21.5% in favour; 78.5% against.) (www.un.org/peace/etimor)
10. In the period leading up to, and following the referendum pro- integration militias operating out of West Timor began a campaign of violence, looting and arson in East Timor. What did the UN Security Council do about this?

Answer: authorised a multi-national force to maintain law and order

Recognising that the situation was becoming increasingly untenable,
Indonesia agreed to accepting international help. The Security Council reacted by authorising a multi-national force (INTERFET)
to establish and maintain law and order.
Source: Author shady_shaker

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