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1. Penulis buku Suma Orriental yang mengatakan bahwa Asia tanahnya sangat subur dan iklimnya baik adalah....
Correct Answer
B. Tom Pires
Explanation
Tom Pires is the correct answer because he is the author of the book "Suma Oriental" which describes the fertility of the land and the favorable climate in Asia. Vasco da Gama, Alfonso de Albuquerque, Daendels, and Raffles are not relevant to the book or the statement about the fertility of Asian land and its climate.
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2. Di bawah ini adalah isi dari Trilogi Van Deventer, kecuali....
Correct Answer
E. Perdagangan
Explanation
The correct answer is "perdagangan". The given options are all related to different aspects of society and development. Pendidikan refers to education, edukasi refers to educational activities, migrasi refers to migration, and irrigasi refers to irrigation. These are all elements that contribute to the growth and progress of a society. Perdagangan, on the other hand, refers to trade or commerce, which although important for economic development, is not directly related to the Trilogi Van Deventer, which focuses on aspects such as education, social welfare, and infrastructure development.
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3. Perjanjian yang isinya Belanda menyerahkan Indonesia ke tangan Inggris yaitu dari tangan Janssen kepada Thomas Stamford Raffles adalah....
Correct Answer
A. Kapitulasi Tuntang
Explanation
The correct answer is Kapitulasi Tuntang. This agreement refers to the surrender of the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) to the British, specifically from Janssen to Thomas Stamford Raffles.
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4. Tokoh Belanda yang membuat jalan raya dari Anyer sampai Panarukan adalah....
Correct Answer
C. Daendels
Explanation
Daendels is the correct answer because he was a Dutch governor-general of the Dutch East Indies who initiated the construction of the Great Post Road, also known as the De Groote Postweg, which connected Anyer in West Java to Panarukan in East Java. This road was built between 1808 and 1811 and played a significant role in improving transportation and communication within the Dutch East Indies.
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5. Seorang pendeta yang menentang pelaksanaan sistem tanam paksa adalah....
Correct Answer
D. Van Deventer
Explanation
Van Deventer merupakan seorang pendeta yang menentang pelaksanaan sistem tanam paksa.
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6. Tujuan utama Daendels dikirim ke Indonesia adalah....
Correct Answer
B. Mempertahankan Pulau Jawa dari serangan Inggris
Explanation
Daendels dikirim ke Indonesia untuk mempertahankan Pulau Jawa dari serangan Inggris.
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7. VOC dibubarkan pada tanggal....
Correct Answer
A. 31 Desember 1799
Explanation
The correct answer is 31 Desember 1799. This date refers to the dissolution of the VOC (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie) or the Dutch East India Company. The VOC was a trading company established in 1602 and played a significant role in the Dutch colonial empire in the East Indies. However, due to financial difficulties and corruption, the company was dissolved on December 31, 1799. This marked the end of the VOC's existence as a powerful trading entity.
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8. Tokoh penjelajah samudra yang berhasil menemukan Tanjung Harapan di pantai selatan Afrika adalah....
Correct Answer
C. Bartolomeus Diaz
Explanation
Bartolomeus Diaz is the correct answer because he was a Portuguese explorer who successfully discovered the Cape of Good Hope on the southern coast of Africa. This discovery opened up a new route to the Indian Ocean, allowing for easier trade with India and the Far East. Diaz's achievement paved the way for future explorers, such as Vasco da Gama, to reach India and establish trade routes.
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9. Berikut ini yang merupakan faktor intern kemunduran VOC adalah....
Correct Answer
B. Banyak pegawai VOC yang melakukan korupsi
Explanation
The correct answer is "banyak pegawai VOC yang melakukan korupsi" (many VOC employees who commit corruption). This is because corruption within the VOC (Dutch East India Company) was one of the internal factors that contributed to its decline. Corruption among its employees led to financial mismanagement and loss of trust, ultimately weakening the company's position in the trading industry.
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10. Peristiwa sejarah yang terjadi di Eropa dan menandai terbukanya hubungan dagang antara Eropa dengan Indonesia adalah.....
Correct Answer
E. Jatuhnya Konstantinopel
Explanation
The correct answer is "jatuhnya Konstantinopel". The fall of Constantinople in 1453 marked the opening of trade relations between Europe and Indonesia. This event led to an increase in European exploration and trade, including the search for new trade routes to the East Indies. The fall of Constantinople allowed European powers to gain direct access to the lucrative spice trade, which eventually led to the Age of Exploration and the colonization of Indonesia by European powers.