August 2025 Indonesian protests

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/august-2025-indonesian-protests

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is August 2025 Indonesian protests?Indonesia, a Southeast Asian archipelago nation
2. How many people live in August 2025 Indonesian protests?Approximately 270 million people
3. What is the capital of August 2025 Indonesian protests?Jakarta
4. What happened in Indonesia in August 2025?In August 2025, many people in Indonesia gathered in cities like Jakarta to show they were upset about unfair things happening in the country.
5. Why did people protest in Jakarta?They protested because they felt the government was giving special benefits to lawmakers, like extra housing money, while ordinary people were struggling with money problems.

Civil Unrest: Disorder caused by a group of people who are unhappy with the government or authorities.
Parliamentary Subsidies: Financial aid provided by the government specifically for members of parliament, often for housing or expenses.
Confiscation of Assets Act: A proposed law allowing the government to seize property from individuals convicted of certain crimes, particularly corruption.