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History GK · Q253

World History

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 253

Q253

East Timor, in Indonesian, Archipelago, was the former colony of

A.
Dutch
B.
English
C.
French
D.
Portuguese
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
The former Dutch colony emerged as the independent Republic of Indonesia in the 1950s, while East Timor remained under Portuguese control until 1975. While 90% of Indonesians are Muslim, the East Timorese are primarily Roman Catholic, a result of Portugese influence.