Life and Works in Europe 1882-1887 Flashcards
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Rizal was the victim of an assault. Who attacked him, how was he attacked, and why?
He was wounded in his back by a lieutenant of the Civil Guards, whom Rizal did not notice and pay attention to when he passed their barracks.
Rizal was disgusted with his experience at UST. What were the two reasons for this?
He was disgusted with the method of instruction, and the racial prejudice of Dominican professors against Filipino students, who were regarded as second-class citizens.
Historians and scholars could only infer to the context and accounts of eyewitnesses about Rizal’s travel to Europe, because?
There was no written document to state the real motive of Rizal travelling to Europe.
Who made the decision to send Jose to Europe, for what purpose, according to who?
Jose, Paciano, and uncle Antonio Rivera agreed to send Jose to Europe to observe the life and culture, languages and customs, industries and commerce, and government and laws of the European nations.
The knowledge gained would be used to demand reforms from Spain, and to end the tyranny and oppression, according to Nilo Ocampo.
This can also be inferred from Paciano’s letter to Jose telling their parents’ reaction to his departure.
What did Paciano tell Jose in his letter about the people’s reaction to his departure to Europe?
Paciano told Jose that the people were thinking that “Jose was going to Europe to further his studies and become a doctor.”
How did Jose identify himself in his passport, boarding what ship, going to where?
- Jose Mercado, a native of Sta. Cruz.
- The steamship “Salvadora”.
- Singapore
On what day did Rizal leave, with how much money from who, and what other object?
- May 3, 1882
- 700 pesos from Paciano
- A diamond ring from his sister Saturnina which he could use in times of emergency.
Among the sixteen passengers of Salvadora, how many Indios were aboard?
What nationalities were the other passengers?
Rizal was the only Indio.
The other passengers were Spaniards, Englishmen, and Indian negroes.
What did Rizal take note of regarding the statements of the Spanish passengers?
Their experiences and criticisms of the Philippines, especially how it was governed.
The name of the French steamer Rizal boarded in Singapore to continue to Spain
Djemnah
On __________, Rizal reached ______________.
- June 12, 1882
- Marseilles, France
In Barcelona, Spain, Rizal wrote what essay under what pen name?
“El Amor Patrio” under the pen name “Laong Laan”.
What is “El Amor Patrio” about?
- It is about the love for one’s country.
- It contains “political ideas and patriotic sentiments which had been percolating in the young Rizal while still on Philippine soil.”
- Rizal explained his views through this essay, indicating that the Philippines is a country for Filipinos.
His essay was sent to the Philippines and was translated to Tagalog by Marcelo H. del Pilar to be published in the local newspaper of Manila.
The name of the local newspaper of Manila, on which “El Amor Patrio” was published.
Diariong Tagalog
Who published the Diariong Tagalog, and on what date?
Basilio Teodoro, August 20, 1882
When was “El Amor Patrio” published on “La Solidaridad”?
October 31, 1890.
The university in Madrid that Rizal enrolled at, and the courses he took there.
- Universidad Central de Madrid
- A course leading to a licentiate in medicine.
- A course in Philosophy and Letters.
An arts academy in which Rizal learned ________ and __________.
- Academy of Fine Arts at San Fernando.
- Painting and sculpture
An organization that Rizal joined, which was comprised of Filipino students in Madrid which aimed to expose the conditions in the Philippines under Spanish rule.
Circulo Hispano-Filipino
The reasons why the Circulo was short-lived, as noted by Rizal.
- Lack of funds to continue publication.
- Too much individualism.
- Lack of unity in purpose.
How well known was Rizal in Spain among Filipinos?
Rizal was known in Spain among Filipino students by reputation, many of them had been his schoolmates, and they enthusiastically welcomed him.
How active was Rizal in the Propaganda Movement?
Rizal was actively involved in the Propaganda Movement.
- He wrote articles for publications in Manila and abroad.
- He convened with overseas Filipinos to discuss their duty to the country.
- He called on Spanish authorities to institute reforms in the Philippines, such as granting freedom of the press and Filipino representation in the Spanish Cortes.
In a year or two, Rizal’s money dwindled. What was the reason?
His father had difficulty sending him money for fear of being questioned by the Dominican friars.
What did Rizal do to relieve himself from homesickness?
He read and studied.
