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Examine the impact that independence had economically, socially, and politically in Indonesia.
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Examine the impact that independence had economically, socially, and politically in Indonesia. Indonesia is a country that has been controlled by many different powers, from the Indian civilization in the early centuries AD to the Republic of Indonesia that exists today. The Indian civilization began with the rapid spread of Hinduism, and eventually, Buddhism, and lasted until the sixteenth century AD. Indian culture and customs were introduced, such as the system of government in a monarchy, the organization of military troops, architecture, religious practices and rituals, literature, music and dances. Muslim merchants in the sixteenth century began to establish trade links with Indonesia, India, and Persia, and eventually, the Hindu kings were influenced and converted to Islam. This transition allowed greater trade capabilities for Indonesia, however, some people rejected Islam and retreated to reclusive islands. Soon after Islam had spread throughout Indonesia, the Portuguese arrived and successfully began to propagate Christianity,...
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