The Portuguese entered Indonesia in 1511 searching for spices and to spread the ideas of Christianity. The Portuguese were officially the first Europeans to come to Indonesia. They mainly stayed in areas of Indonesia known as Timor, Solor, and Flores. On August 10th, 1511 the Portuguese defeated a Javanese fleet to take over Java. The Portuguese had a strong military force during their reign that allowed them to build various trading posts in some other areas of the nation. Their other skills included navigation which allowed them to take charge of the sea and expand Indonesia even further. One of the first areas that were explored by the Portuguese was Malacca. (15,18,24,26)
Shortly after arriving, the Portuguese made an attempt in the early 1600s to take control of Indonesia's spice trade industry. The Portuguese eventually lost control in this specific area and the power was taken from them by the Dutch. Then the Dutch took over Indonesia completely. (24)
All of the colonists that tried to conquer Indonesia arrived looking for the various and exotic spices that occupied the region. The Maluku Islands in Indonesia harbored most of the spices and were known as the "Spice Islands". A few of these spices in Indonesia are Jinte, Jahe(Ginger), and Laos. (24)
The Portuguese coming to Indonesia did not really have an effect on or help the Indonesian culture and way of life. The main influences that the Portuguese had on the Indonesians were negative. They completely upset the Indonesian trade route by taking over all of the most important trading ports. They also succeeded slightly in their quest to spread their religion of Christianity. This is due to the fact that you see this religion in some parts of Indonesia even still today. (18,26)
Shortly after arriving, the Portuguese made an attempt in the early 1600s to take control of Indonesia's spice trade industry. The Portuguese eventually lost control in this specific area and the power was taken from them by the Dutch. Then the Dutch took over Indonesia completely. (24)
All of the colonists that tried to conquer Indonesia arrived looking for the various and exotic spices that occupied the region. The Maluku Islands in Indonesia harbored most of the spices and were known as the "Spice Islands". A few of these spices in Indonesia are Jinte, Jahe(Ginger), and Laos. (24)
The Portuguese coming to Indonesia did not really have an effect on or help the Indonesian culture and way of life. The main influences that the Portuguese had on the Indonesians were negative. They completely upset the Indonesian trade route by taking over all of the most important trading ports. They also succeeded slightly in their quest to spread their religion of Christianity. This is due to the fact that you see this religion in some parts of Indonesia even still today. (18,26)