prelims

Question 1

In 1889, Jose Rizal’s leadership was demonstrated when he was unanimously elected as the honorary president of which organization by the Filipino community in Barcelona and Madrid?

Answer 1

La Solidaridad

Question 2

On which date did Jose Rizal play a crucial role as the founder and moving spirit in the establishment of La Liga Filipina in Manila?

Answer 2

July 3, 1892

Question 3

On what date was the first official proclamation made to establish Rizal Day on December
30, 18987

Answer 3

December 20, 1898

Question 4

The notion that Jose Rizal was an “American-made Hero” was refuted by who?

Answer 4

Justice Malcom

Question 5

Which Republic Act, also known as the Rizal Law, was approved on June 12, 1956, and promulgated by the Committee on National Education on August 18, 1956, during the administration of President Ramon F. Magsaysay?

Answer 5

Republic Act No. 1425

Question 6

Where did General Emilio Aguinaldo and other revolutionary chiefs hold a commemorative program on December 29, 1897, marking the first anniversary of the hero’s execution and martyrdom?

Answer 6

Hongkong

Question 7

Who was the founder and moving spirit in the establishment of La Liga Filipina in Manila on July 3, 1892?

Answer 7

Jose Rizal

Question 8

Who acknowledged Jose Rizals leadership and greatness by making him its Honorary President and by using his family name Rizal as the password for the third-degree members?

Answer 8

Katipunan

Question 9

Who described Jose Rizal as the greatest product of the Philippines, stating that his coming to the world was like the appearance of a rare comet?

Answer 9

Professor Blumentritt

Question 10

Who was the parish priest that baptized Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado (y) Alonso Realonda three days after his birth in the province of Laguna?

Answer 10

Father Rufino Collantes

Question 11

Why was Jose Rizal named “Jose”?

Answer 11

His mother’s devotion to Saint Joseph

Question 12

Who are the parents of Jose Rizal?

Answer 12

Teodora Alonzo and Francisco Mercado

Question 13

How many children were there in the family of the parents of Jose Rizal?

Answer 13

Two boys and nine girls

Question 14

At what age did Jose Rizal start leaming his alphabet and develop a keen interest in reading and literature?

Answer 14

Three years old

Question 15

Who was Jose Rizal’s first teacher, teaching him the alphabet and prayers at his early age?

Answer 15

Doña Teodora

Question 16

Who taught Jose Rizal to understand and speak Latin and Spanish among his private
tutors?

Answer 16

Maestro Leon Monroy

Question 17

From whom did Jose Rizal develop his painting skills?

Answer 17

Juancho Carrera

Question 18

Despite the archbishop’s plea for clemency, the execution of GOMBURZA (Fathers Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora) took place at sunrise on February 17, 1872. What was the reason for their execution?

Answer 18

Their role in the Cavite Mutiny

Question 19

Ateneo was a bitter rival of the Dominican-owned College. Which college was it?

Answer 19

San Juan de Letran

Question 20

During his first year in Ateneo, who was Jose Rizal’s professor?

Answer 20

Father Jose Bech

Question 21

What was the title of the first poem that Jose Rizal wrote during his days in Ateneo at the age of 14, dedicated to his mother’s birthday?

Answer 21

My First Inspiration

Question 22

Who was Jose Rizal’s first love?

Answer 22

Segunda Katigbak

Question 23

Wat is the English translation of the poem “A La Juventud Filipina”?

Answer 23

To the Filipino Youth

Question 24

What is the English title of Rizal’s literary work “Junto Al Pasig”?

Answer 24

Beside the Pasig

Question 25

Where did Jose Rizal study painting and sculpture?

Answer 25

Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando

Question 26

In Paris, who organized the Indios Bravos and became its chief?

Answer 26

Jose Rizal

Question 27

In January 1891, to which organization was Jose Rizal unanimously chosen as the Responsible (chief)?

Answer 27

Spanish-Filipino Association

Question 28

Who issued Executive Order No. 75 on March 28, 1993, creating the National Heroes Committee under the Office of the President?

Answer 28

Fidel Ramos

Question 29

Who served as the godfather during Jose Rizal's baptism, being a close friend of the Rizal family and a native of Calamba?

Answer 29

Father Pedro Casanas

Question 30

On what date was Don Francisco Mercado, the father of Rizal, born?

Answer 30

May 11, 1818

Question 31

On which date was Doña Teodora Alonso, the mother of Rizal, born?

Answer 31

November 8, 1826

Question 32

At what age did Jose Rizal receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts with highest honors from Ateneo Municipal on March 23, 1877?

Answer 32

16 years old

Question 33

What literary work did Jose Rizal write that translates to "The Council of the Gods" in English?

Answer 33

El Consejo de los Dioses

Question 34

In this sonnet, Rizal urged all Filipino artists to glorify the Philippines. What is this?

Answer 34

A Filipinas

Question 35

In 1880, what secret society did Jose Rizal establish for Filipino students in UST?

Answer 35

Compañerismo

Question 36

Who is described as "A frail, pretty girl tender as budding flower with kindly, wistful eyes?

Answer 36

Leonor Rivera

Question 37

T/F. Republic Act No. 1425 mandates the teaching of the life, works, and writings of Rizal in all schools in the country.

Answer 37

True

Question 38

Jose Rizal's first private tutor was Maestro Celestino.

Answer 38

True

Question 39

In Empire Rankings, an "Emperor' is designated as the best student in each empire.

Answer 39

TRUE

Question 40

Rizal enrolled in the University of Santo Tomas taking the course, Engineering

Answer 40

False

Question 41

Rizal had his early education in Calamba and Biñan.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

Jose Rizal's second private tutor was Maestro Lucas Padua.

Answer 42

True

Question 43

On June 10, 1872, Rizal took the entrance examination at College of Saint Benilde in Manila accompanied by Paciano.

Answer 43

False

Question 44

Jose Rizal wrote the poem "Un Rucuerdo A Mi Pueblo."

Answer 44

True

Question 45

"The Count of Stars" by Alexander Dumas is Rizal's first favorite novel

Answer 45

False

Question 46

"Abd-el-Azis y Mahoma" was declaimed by an Atenean Manuel Femandez.

Answer 46

True

Question 47

Rizal’s first poem at 8 years old

Answer 47

To my fellow children (sa aking mga kabata )

Question 48

Who encourage Rizal to read good books

Answer 48

Uncle Gregorio

Question 49

Who is Rizal’s professor during his first year in Ateneo

Answer 49

Fr. Jose Bech

Question 50

What is Rizal’s first favorite novel

Answer 50

The Count of Monte Cristo

Question 51

“Travels in the Philippines” by?

Answer 51

Dr. Feodor Jagor

Question 52

It was first poem he wrote during his days in ateneo. It was dedicated to his mothers birthday

Answer 52

My first inspiration (Mi Primera Inspiracion)

Question 53

“A fair lady from Calamba with seductive and attractive eyes”

Answer 53

Miss L