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          Sultan Hasanuddin, often referred to as "Ayam Jantan dari Timur" (The Rooster of the East), was the 16th Sultan of Gowa, a kingdom located in the region of South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Born in 1631, he became one of the most prominent figures in Indonesian history, known for his courage, leadership, and resistance against colonial forces, particularly the Dutch East India Company.

          Hasanuddin ascended to the throne of Gowa in 1653, and under his reign, the kingdom grew both politically and militarily. He was a strong leader who sought to defend his people's independence from foreign colonial rule. One of his most famous struggles was during the war against the Dutch, who were trying to control the spice trade in the region. The Dutch viewed the strategic position of Gowa as vital to their ambitions, leading to a series of conflicts between the two powers.

          Hasanuddin's leadership was marked by his military prowess and diplomatic strategies. Despite facing a powerful enemy, he rallied his people, showing great bravery and determination. His tenacity and refusal to yield to foreign forces earned him the title "Ayam Jantan dari Timur" (The Rooster of the East), a symbol of his courage and his role as a defender of his people's freedom.

          Unfortunately, despite his fierce resistance, Sultan Hasanuddin was eventually forced to sign a peace treaty with the Dutch in 1667, which significantly weakened the Gowa Kingdom. However, his legacy as a national hero and symbol of resistance against colonialism has endured in Indonesian history.

1. Who was Sultan Hasanuddin? a. A famous Dutch general

b. The Sultan of Gowa

c. A famous merchant

d. A royal from Bali

2. What title is Sultan Hasanuddin famously known by?

a. The Lion of the East

b. The Rooster of the East

c. The King of Sulawesi

d. The Sultan of Java

3. What was the main reason Sultan Hasanuddin fought against the Dutch?

a. To expand the Gowa Kingdom

b. To defend his people's independence

c. To control the spice trade

d. To form alliances with neighboring kingdoms

4. In which region was the Gowa Kingdom located?

a. Sumatra

b. Java

c. South Sulawesi

d. Bali

5. When did Sultan Hasanuddin become the Sultan of Gowa?

a. 1600

b. 1653

c. 1670

d. 1631

6. What was the outcome of Sultan Hasanuddin's war with the Dutch?

a. Victory for the Gowa Kingdom

b. A treaty that weakened Gowa

c. The kingdom was completely destroyed

d. Sultan Hasanuddin was exiled

7. Sultan Hasanuddin is remembered for his:

a. Diplomacy

b. Military leadership

c. Trade skills

d. Peaceful negotiations

8. Why is Sultan Hasanuddin called "Ayam Jantan dari Timur"?

a. He was a rooster breeder

b. His courage and leadership

c. His role in the spice trade

d. His love for animals

9. Sultan Hasanuddin’s resistance was primarily against which colonial power?

a. Portuguese

b. Spanish

c. Dutch

d. British

10. When did Sultan Hasanuddin sign the peace treaty with the Dutch?

a. 1605

b. 1670

c. 1667

d. 1655