6 Flashcards
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What did Rizal express in his sad poem of December 31, 1882?
Rizal poured out the cry of his agonizing heart.
Where did Rizal observe Dr. Nicaise treating his patients?
Laennec Hospital.
What impressed Rizal about the Spanish Mason?
He was impressed by the way the Spanish Mason openly criticized government policies and lambasted the friars, which could not be done in the Philippines.
When did Rizal join the Masonic lodge called Acacia?
March 1883.
What was Rizal’s reason for becoming a Mason?
To secure Freemasonry’s aid in his fight against the friars in the Philippines.
Where did Rizal transfer to become a Master Mason?
Lodge Solidaridad in Madrid.
When did Rizal become a Master Mason?
November 15, 1890.
What diploma was Rizal awarded on February 15, 1892?
He was awarded the diploma as Master Mason by Le Grand Orient de France in Paris.
What is ‘Science, Virtue and Labor’?
Rizal’s only Masonic writing; a lecture delivered in 1889 at Lodge Solidaridad, Madrid.
What happened in Calamba after Rizal’s departure for Spain?
Harvests of rice and sugarcane failed, the manager of the Dominican-owned hacienda increased land rentals, and a dreadful pest killed most of the turkeys.
What incident occurred on June 24, 1884, in Rizal’s life in Madrid?
Rizal was broke and unable to take breakfast but won a gold medal in a Greek language contest.
What was celebrated by the Filipino community on June 25, 1884?
A banquet was held to celebrate the victories of Filipino artists Luna and Hidalgo at the National Exposition of Fine Arts in Madrid.
What caused riots among students in Madrid from November 20 to 22, 1884?
The riots were caused by student demonstrations.
What degree was Rizal awarded on his 24th birthday?
He was awarded the degree of Licentiate in Medicine.
