East Timor, in Indonesian Archipelago, was the former colony of?
Correct answer: B. Portuguese
- A. Dutch
- B. Portuguese
- C. French
- D. English
Explanation
East Timor was colonized by Portugal and became independent in 2002 after a period of Indonesian occupation. The Dutch controlled much of the western part of the island of Timor.
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