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The Maluku Islands, also
known as the Moluccas or the Spice Islands, are a region of Indonesia lying between Sulawesi and Papua. They are divided into North Maluku
Province and Maluku Province. Maluku was the first part of what is now
Indonesia to be colonized by Europeans, first the Portuguese, then Spanish and
finally the Dutch. As a result, many Moluccans have European names.
The islands are still
somewhat off-the-beaten track for travellers. Because of their isolation and
lack of infrastructure, some of the small islands are a hidden paradise.
Transport can be frustrating, but the combination of pristine reefs, tropical
beaches, forest-coated volcanoes, centuries-old forts and charming local culture
make the effort worthwhile.
The over 632 islands Maluku are sprawled
across a vast expanse of ocean, sitting astride one of the world’s most
volatile volcanic belts. Maluku is blessed with incredible sea gardens,
idyllic, tropical beaches and rugged, forest-coated volcanic mountains.
These are the famous Spice
Islands, which drew Indian, Chinese, Arab and eventually European traders in
search of cloves, nutmeg, mace and several other spices that were at the time
grown only in these islands. For European traders, these spices were almost as
precious as gold. In 1511, the Portuguese built their first fort in the area on
the island of Ternate and cornered the clove trade. The Dutch, who arrived in
1599, mounted the first serious threat to Portuguese control of Maluku’s
treasures. Armed conflicts broke out, taking a heavy toll from the islands'
populations as well as the rival European powers. When the Dutch finally
emerged as victors they enforced their trade monopoly with an iron fist. Whole
villages were razed to the ground and thousands of islanders were massacred,
especially on the island of Banda.
The British briefly
occupied Maluku during the Napoleonic Wars, but Dutch rule was restored in 1814
and it wasn’t until 1863 that the compulsory cultivation of spices was
abolished in the province. Now fish and other sea products are Maluku’s major
sources of revenue, but nickel, oil, manganese and various kinds of timber also
contribute to the province’s wealth.
The main gateway into
Maluku is through the provincial capital Ambon, which is served by regular
flights to most parts of the archipelago. Air and sea transportation connect
the islands with 79 seaports and 25 airports. Roads on many of the islands
provide access to the more remote places of interest. (adapted from https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Maluku)
Baca juga: Contoh soal descriptive text (Manokwari)
1.
Which of the following statement is true
according to the text?
a.
Maluku, Sulawesi, and Papua are known as the
island of spices
b.
There are only two provinces in the Maluku
islands
c.
Maluku Province is located between Papua and Moluccas
d.
Maluku is now part of European countries
2.
Why do people in the Maluku islands have
European names?
a.
Because they are part of European countries
b.
Because Maluku colonialised European countries
in the past
c.
Because of European countries’ influence on the
island
d.
Because they are Indonesians
3.
“…some
of the small islands are a hidden paradise.” (paragraph 2)
The
word ‘hidden’ in the text above has a closest meaning with…
a.
visible
b.
unpopular
c.
unrevealed
d.
noticeable
4.
Which of the following statement is incorrect
about travelling in Maluku?
a.
Traveller can expect to have more than enough
transportations when travelling on the island
b.
Travelling to Maluku will be worth your time and
effort
c.
It can be difficult for travellers to move
around the islands due to public transports
d.
Maluku offers an interesting culture to witness
5.
Why did a lot of traders come to Maluku in the
past?
a.
They were looking for golds
b.
They were trying to grow nutmeg, cloves, and other
spices on the island
c.
They were trying to find a new place to live
d.
They were searching for spices
6.
How did Dutch colonialise the Maluku islands?
a.
By asking to the local people to hand their
lands
b.
By trading to the other traders from other
countries
c.
By battling against other powers
d.
By planting a lot of spices on the islands
7.
“The
British briefly occupied Maluku during the Napoleonic Wars” (paragraph 4)
The
antonym of the word ‘briefly” is…
a.
concisely
b.
lengthily
c.
abruptly
d.
wholly
8.
Which of the following is true about Ambon?
a.
It can only be accessed by flights
b.
It is the capital city of Indonesia
c.
It is located in the Maluku island
d.
It is a hidden place
Kunci
jawaban
1.
B
2.
C
3.
C
4.
A
5.
D
6.
C
7.
B
8.
C
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