RIZAL C1-C14 Flashcards
(210 cards)
1
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When was Rizal born?
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On the night of June 19, 1861 (Wednesday) between 11 PM to 12 midnight
2
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Why did Donya Teodora chose the name “Jose”?
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Donya Teodora was a devotee of the Christian Saint San Jose (St. Joseph)
3
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Where was Rizal born?
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Calamba, Laguna
4
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How many days after his birth was Rizal baptized?
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After three (3) days
5
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Who baptized Rizal?
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Father Rufino Collantes
6
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Who was Rizal’s godfather?
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Pedro Casañas, a native of Calamba and a close friend of the Rizal Family
7
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What is Jose Rizal’s full name?
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Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda (JPR - MYAR)
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- Rizal’s family paternal ascendant
- Full blooded Chinese from Amoy-China
- Rising in power and influence
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Domingo Lamco
9
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What surname did Domingo Lamco adopt to steer clear of the anti-Chinese hostility of the Spanish authorities?
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Mercado (Market) - the surname was appropriate to them since they are merchants.
10
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Who are Rizal’s Parents?
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Francisco Mercado Rizal & Teodora Alonso Realonda
11
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Why did Rizal’s birth almost cost the life of his mother?
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Because of his big head.
12
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Who said “Take good care of this child, for someday he will become a great man.”?
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Father Rufino Collantes
13
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Who signed Rizal’s Baptismal Certificate?
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Leoncio Lopez
14
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When and where was Jose Rizal’s father born?
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Francisco Mercado was born in Biñan, Laguna on May 11, 1818 (05 - 11-1818)
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What did Francisco Mercado study and where?
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Francisco Mercado studied Latin and Philosophy at the College of San Jose Manila
16
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Why did Francisco Mercado move to Calamba?
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As advised by his parents, Francisco Mercado moved to Calamba and became a farmer tenant of the Dominican-owned hacienda.
17
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How did Jose Rizal regard his father?
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a model of fathers
18
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When was Jose Rizal’s mother, Doña Teodora, born?
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November 08, 1826 (11-08-1826)
19
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Where did Doña Teodora study?
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College of Santa Rosa
20
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What was the second surname adopted by the Jose’s family?
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Rizal
21
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Who gave the Rizal surname to the family?
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Given by an alcalde mayor (provincial governor) who is a family friend.
22
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Which surname did the family prefer to use instead of Rizal?
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Mercado
23
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The Rizal Children in order.
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- Saturnina
- Paciano
- Narcisa
- Olimpia
- Lucia
- Maria
- Jose
- Concepcion
- Josefa
- Trinidad
- Soledad
(SPN-OLM-JCJ-TS)
24
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What was Rizal’s first sorrow?
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In 1865, his most beloved little sister Concepcion (Concha) died because of sickness.
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Who was the sibling whose death in 1865 brought Rizal his first sorrow, and whom he adored and loved the most?
Concepcion (Concha)
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What event in 1865 caused Rizal's first experience of profound grief?
The death of little Concha
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What poem Rizal wrote when we was studying at Ateneo de Manila when he remembered his beloved town?
Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo (In Memory of My Town)
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The poem often attributed to Rizal, which is now considered by some historians as potentially not his work.
Sa Aking mga Kababata
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The historian who argues that "Sa Aking mga Kababata" is likely not written by Rizal:
Ambeth Ocampo
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The term used to describe the poem "Sa Aking mga Kababata" by some historians who doubt its authenticity:
Hoax
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Rizal's first teacher who also first noticed his artistic inclination to writing.
Doña Teodora
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The first hired tutor for Rizal.
Maestro Celestino
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Who was the second tutor hired by Rizal's family?
Maestro Lucas Padua
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The tutor employed to give Rizal instruction on Spanish and Latin.
Leon Monroy
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The town where Rizal was sent to study in a private school in June 1869:
Biñan, Laguna
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The name of the old painter who gave Rizal painting lessons in Biñan:
Juancho
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In terms of academics,
Jose was able to beat all the other Biñan boys.
Best Student in School
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The type of education Rizal received before being sent to Biñan:
home-schooled
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Before the Christmas season in 1870, Jose received a letter from his sister Saturnina talking about the arrival of a steamship named Talim. The arrival of the steamship marked the end of his schooling Biñan.
End of Biñan Schooling
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The name of Jose's sister who wrote to him about the steamship:
Saturnina
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The event on January 20, 1872, involving about 200 Filipino soldiers and workmen of the Cavite arsenal:
Cavity Mutiny
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What novel was dedicated to GOMBURZA?
El Filibusterismo
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Who are the three (3) priests that awakened Rizal's nationalistic sentiments?
Gomez, Burgos & Zamora
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The priest among GOMBURZA who was a friend and teacher of Jose's beloved brother:
Fr. Jose Burgos
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Who was falsely accused and imprisoned for about two and a half years due to a false accusation made by her sister-in-law?
Doña Teodora
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What was the false accusation that Rizal's mother received in 1872?
Doña Teodora was accused of poisoning his sister-in-law together with his brother Jose Alberto.
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With whom did Doña Teodora's sister-in-law conspire to make the false accusation possible?
Lieutenant of the Guardia Civil
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What was the name of the gobernadorcillo of Calamba who arrested Doña Teodora?
Antonio Vivencio del Rosario
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Doña Teodora was forced to walk, how long?
From Calamba to Santa Cruz (50 kilometers)
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How long was Doña Teodora was prisoned?
two (2) years
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At which institution did José Rizal ultimately study in Manila?
Ateneo Municipal de Manila
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Which college did Rizal initially pass the entrance exam for?
College of San Juan de Letran
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The college registrar who refused to admit Jose in Ateneo Municipal de Manila.
Father Magin Ferrando
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What was the two (2) reasons why Father Magin Ferrando refused to admit Jose in Ateneo Municipal de Manila?
1. he was late for registration
2. he was sickly and undersized for his age
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What was the reason why Jose adopt the surname "Rizal" first?
The surname "Mercado" was under the suspicion of the Spanish authorities. Paciano, his brother, under the surname "Mercado" was linked to Father Jose Burgos.
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What kind of education system did Ateneo de Manila had?
Jesuit System of Education
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Jesuit System of Education
*more advanced
*rigid discipline and religious instruction
*promoted physical culture, humanities, and scientific studies
*offered vocational courses in agriculture, commerce, mechanics and surveying.
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In Ateneo de Manila students were divided into two (2) groups:
*Roman Empire (Red)
*Carthaginian Empire (Blue)
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A group that is consist of internos (boarders)
Roman Empire
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A group that is consist of externos (non-boarders)
Carthaginian Empire
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What are the ranks in each empire in Ateneo de Manila?
1st emperor
2nd tribune
3rd decurion
4th centurion
5th standard-bearer
(ETD-CS)
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How was Rizal as a newcomer in Ateneo de Manila?
Rizal ranked bottom and he was an externo, and was assigned to the Carthaginian empire. After one month, Rizal became an emperor.
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Where did Rizal take private lessons to improve his Spanish?
Santa Isabel College
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What was the reason for Rizal's reduced effort in maintaining his academic supremacy?
He did not try enough to maintain his academic supremacy because he resented some remarks of his professor, yet he is still second (tribune) in his class.
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Who was Rizal's first professor in Ateneo de Manila?
Fr. Jose Bech
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Summer Vacation (1873)
Rizal visited his mother in Sta. Cruz, Laguna without his father's permission and talk about his academic triumphs in Ateneo.
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*he regained his lost class leadership and studied harder.
* he once again became an emperor
*at the end of the school year, Rizal received excellent grades and was awarded with gold medal
Second Year in Ateneo (1873 - 1874)
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*Doña Teodora was released from prison
*His grades remained excellent in all subjects but he failed to win the medal in Spanish because can't speak fluently.
*Rizal himself was not impressed by his
own scholastic work.
Third Year in Ateneo (1875-1876)
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Summer Vacation (1874)
*Rizal visited his mother and prophetically interpreted his mother's dream.
*ultimate release in three (3) months time.
*true enough, after three months since the visit Rizal's mother was released.
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*he became an interno (boarder)
*became a student of Fr. Francisco Paula de Sanchez.
*At the end of the term,
Rizal again got excellent grades in all his
subjects and obtained five medals.
Fourth Year in Ateneo (1875-1876)
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Rizal finished his studies in Ateneo triumphantly. He obtained the highest grades in all his subjects
and topped his class. He obtained a degree of
Bachelor of Arts (with the highest honor)
from Ateneo de Municipal.
Last Year in Ateneo (1876-1877).
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What were Rizal's extra curricular activities in Ateneo?
1. Marian Congregation
2. Academy of Spanish Literature
3. Academy of Natural Sciences
4. Writing Poetry
5. Studied Painting
6. Learned Sculptures
7. Gymnastics and Fencing
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What religious organization was Rizal a member and later secretary of?
Marian Congregation
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Which literary group was Rizal a member of in Ateneo?
Academy of Spanish Literature
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What scientific organization did Rizal join as a member?
Academy of Natural Sciences
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Who guided Rizal in cultivating his literary talent (writing poetry)?
Father Sanchez
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Under which famous Spanish painter did Rizal study painting?
Agustin Saez
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Who guided Rizal in his training as a sculptor?
Romualdo de Jesus
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What physical activities did Rizal engage in during his time at Ateneo?
Gymnastics and Fencing
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What poem is considered Rizal's first written work during his Atenean days?
Mi Primera Inspiracion (My First Inspiration)
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Which Jesuit priest encouraged and guided Rizal to make full use of his talent in writing poems?
Fr. Francisco Paula Sanchez
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Who was Rizal's first romantic interest?
Segunda Katigbak
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Where did Rizal first meet Segunda Katigbak?
His maternal grandmother's house.
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What skill of Rizal's was showcased during his first meeting with Segunda?
Painting
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Where did Rizal frequently meet Segunda after their initial encounter?
La Condordia College
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Why did Rizal's romance with Segunda not flourish?
Segunda was already engaged and Rizal was too timid and shy to confess
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Which of Rizal's relatives was studying at La Concordia College, allowing him to meet Segunda frequently?
Olimpia
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Who was opposed to Jose Rizal's pursuit of higher education, fearing it might cost him his life?
Doña Teodora
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Which institution did Jose Rizal attend for his university education, despite his mother's opposition?
University of Santo Tomas
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Who supported Jose Rizal in pursuing his higher education, despite his mother's opposition?
His father and brother
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Why did Donya Teodora opposed to Rizal continuing his study?
Due to what happened to GOMBURZA, Donya Teodora said Rizal learned enough and if he will learn more the Spaniard will cut off his head,
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What course did Rizal initially take when he entered the University of Santo Tomas?
Philosophy and Letters
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What are the underlying reason why Rizal took Philosophy and Letters in University of Santo Tomas initially?
1. his father liked it.
2. he was still unsure as to what career he will pursue.
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What was the name of the rector whom he asked an advice for?
Fr. Pablo Ramon
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What career did the rector of Ateneo ultimately encourage Rizal to pursue?
Medicine
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Did Rizal follow the rector's advice regarding his career choice?
Yes
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What vocational course did Rizal complete while studying at the University of Santo Tomas?
perito agrimensor (expert surveyor)
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In which two subjects did Rizal obtain gold medals during his surveying course?
Agriculture and topography
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Why did Rizal continue to frequent Ateneo even after entering the University of Santo Tomas?
Loyalty to the Institution
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What are the extra-curricular activities Rizal continued to perform in Ateneo while he is still studying at UST?
(a) Academy of Spanish Literature
(b) Academy of Natural Sciences
(c) Marian Congregation
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Why did Rizal found the atmosphere in UST suffocating and why he was unhappy at the Dominican institution of higher learning?
(1) Dominican professors were hostile (unfriendly) to him.
(2) Racial discrimination
(3) method of instruction was obsolete (out of date) and repressive (controlling)
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(RIZAL ROMANTIC INTEREST) Jose stopped wooing her for two (2) reasons:
1. the sweet memory of Segunda was still fresh in his heart
2. his father did not like her the family of the lady
Miss L
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(RIZAL ROMANTIC INTEREST)
Jose send her love notes written in invisible ink, but still the memory of Segunda lingered and he stopped short of proposing marriage.
Leonor Valenzuela
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(RIZAL ROMANTIC INTEREST)
Jose's cousin from Camiling. They became engaged, but he did not marry her because he was overruled by his unmarried sisters who did not want to take care of Leonor, and even Paciano thought that it would mar his career by marrying early.
Leonor Rivera
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- This poem was written as an entry to the literary contest held by the Liceo- Artistico-Literario. It offered a prize for the best poem by a native or mestizo.
- The poem impressed the board of judges composed of Spaniards and gave Rizal the First Prize.
To the Filipino Youth
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To the Filipino Youth is a classic in Filipino Literature for two reasons:
1. It was a first great poem in Spanish written by a Filipino, whose merit was recognized by the Spaniards
2. It expressed for the first time the nationalistic concepts that the Filipinos, and not the foreigners were the fair hope of the fatherland.
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What was Rizal' s secret mission?
to observe keenly the life and culture, languages and customs, industries and commerce, and governments and laws of the European nations in order to prepare himself in the mighty task of liberating his oppressed people from Spanish tyranny.
(LC, LC, IC, GL)
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What nationalistic essay Rizal wrote and his first article written on Spain's soil? Rizal also sent this article to his friend in Manila, Basilio Teodoro Moran, publisher of the Diariong Tagalog.
Amor Patrio
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What is Rizal's pen name?
Laong Laan
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Who translated the Tagalog version of Amor Patrio?
Marcelo H. del Pillar
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What are the other 2 article written by Rizal in request of Basilio Teodoro Moran?
Los Viajes (Travel)
Revista de Madrid (Review of Madrid)
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What institution in Madrid was the center of Rizal's academic pursuits?
Universidad Central de Madrid
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What two courses did Rizal study at the Universidad Central de Madrid?
Medicine and Philosophy and Letters
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Where did Rizal study painting and sculpture in Madrid?
Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando
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Which three languages did Rizal take lessons in under private instructors?
French, German & English
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Where did Rizal practice fencing and shooting?
Hall of Arms of Sanz y Carbonell
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Rizal joined this association, which is formed by Filipino students in Spain composed of both Filipino and Spaniards, and was formed in Madrid, Spain calling for reforms in the Philippines during Spanish colonization.
Circulo-Hispano Filipino
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Who was Rizal's romantic interested while he was lonely in Madrid, Spain?
Consuelo Ortigo y Perez
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What poem did Rizal wrote per request of the members of Circulo-Hispano Filipino?
They Ask Me for Verses (Me Piden Versos)
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What poem did Rizal wrote dedicated to Consuelo Ortiga y Perez?
To Miss (A La Señorita) C.O.y. P
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What Masonic Lodge did Rizal joined to secure Freemasonry's aid in his fight against friars in the Philippines?
Acacia
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What was the reason why Jose's Romance with Consuelo did not blossomed?
1. he was still engaged with Leonora Rivera (Engagement)
2. his friend and co-worker in the Propaganda Movement, Eduardo de Lete, was madly in love with Consuelo. (Friendship)
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Which masonic lodge was transferred and became the Master Mason?
Lodge Solidaridad (Madrid)
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A patriotic song Rizal composed which asserts that any race aspires for freedom.
Alin Mang Lahi (Any Race)
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A sad danza Rizal composed during his exile in Dapitan.
La Deportacion (Deportation)
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In which city did Rizal work as an assistant to a leading ophthalmologist after his medical studies in Madrid?
Paris, France
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Who was the leading French ophthalmologist that Rizal worked for in Paris?
Dr. Louis de Weckert
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How long did Rizal work as an assistant to Dr. Louis de Weckert?
Four (4) months
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What was Rizal's role while working with Dr. Louis de Weckert in Paris?
Assistant
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At which medical facility did Rizal work during his stay in Heidelberg?
Heidelberg University of Eye Hospital
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To which city did Rizal reluctantly move after his stay in Paris?
Heidelberg, Germany
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In what medical specialty did Rizal gain experience while working in Paris?
Ophthalmology
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Under whose direction did Rizal work at the Heidelberg University Eye Hospital?
Dr. Otto Becker
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With whose family did Rizal stay during his time in Wilhelmsfeld?
Pastor Dr. Karl Ullmer
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Where did Rizal spend his summer vacation while in Germany?
Wilhelmsfeld
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In which village near Heidelberg did Rizal spend his three-month summer vacation?
Wilhelmsfeld
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What significant work did Rizal progress on during his stay in Wilhelmsfeld?
Noli me Tangere
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What part of "Noli me Tangere" did Rizal write while in Wilhelmsfeld?
Final Chapters
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Which German city did Rizal reach on August 14, 1886?
Leipzig, Germany
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Why did Rizal choose to stay in Leipzig for an extended period?
Cheap cost of living, which he can stay for two and a half months
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To which German city did Rizal move on October 29, 1886?
Dresden, Germany
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German scientist-traveler Rizal met in Berlin
Dr. Feodor Jagor
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German anthropologist Rizal met in Berlin
Dr. Rudolf Virchow
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Professor of descriptive anatomy and son of Rudolf Virchow that Rizal met in Berlin
Dr. Hans Virchow
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Noted German geographer Rizal met in Berlin
Dr. W. Joest
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German ophthalmologist under whom Rizal worked in Berlin
Dr. Karl Ernest Schweigger
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Rizal also joined several scientific societies in Berlin:
1. Anthropological
2. Ethnological
3. Geographical
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One of the scientific societies Rizal joined in Berlin focused on the study of human societies and cultures
Anthropological Society in Berlin
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Scientific society Rizal joined in Berlin that studies human cultures and their development
Ethnological Society in Berlin
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Scientific society Rizal joined in Berlin that focuses on the study of Earth's landscapes, peoples, places, and environments
Geographical Society in Berlin
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Who sent Rizal a telegram with good news during his unfortunate stay in Berlin?
Maximo Viola
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What did Maximo Viola provide funds for during his visit to Rizal in Berlin?
Printing of Noli me Tangere
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To whom did Rizal send the first copies of the Noli me Tangere?
His intimate friends
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What document did the police chief request from Rizal?
Passport
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How long was the ultimatum given to Rizal to secure a passport?
four (4) days ultimatum
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What did Rizal do when he failed to secure a passport within the given ultimatum?
He presented himself to the Police Chief
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Who did Rizal meet for the first time on May 13, 1887?
Blumentritt
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In which city did Rizal and Viola stay with the Blumentritt family?
Leitmeritz
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To which city did Rizal and Viola proceed after their stay in Leitmeritz?
Prague
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Who warmly welcomed Rizal and Viola in Prague?
Dr. Heinrich Moritz Willkomm
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What was Dr. Heinrich Moritz Willkomm's position at the University of Prague?
Professor of natural history
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Who was the Professor of natural history at the University of Prague that warmly welcomed Rizal and Viola in Prague?
Dr. Heinrich Moritz Willkom
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Which river did Rizal and Viola see beautiful sightings of during their boat trip?
Danube
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Which famous European novelist did Rizal and Viola meet in Vienna?
Nortenfals
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Name the seven (7) Austrian cities Rizal and Viola visited after crossing the Danube River.
Linz,
Salzburg
Munich
Nuremberg
Ulm
Stuttgart
Baden
(LSM - NUSB)
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Which country did Rizal and Viola visit after Germany?
Switzerland
167
Name the five (5) Swiss cities Rizal and Viola visited.
Scaffhausen
Basel
Bem
Lausanne
Geneva
(SBB-LG)
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To which country did Rizal continue his tour after parting with Viola?
Italy
169
Why did Rizal insisted to return home despite his brother and intimate friends' warning?
1. to operate his mother's eyes
2. to serve his people
3. to find out himself how his Noli and other writings were affecting Filipinos and Spaniards
4. to inquire why Leonor Rivera remained silent
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What did Rizal establish in Calamba after his return?
his own clinic
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What was Rizal called after establishing his medical practice in Calamba?
Doctor Uliman
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What did Rizal establish for the youth in Calamba?
Gymnasium
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Despite his successful return, was he able to meet/see Leonor Rivera?
No.
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Who requested Rizal to appear in the Malacañang Palace after his return?
Governor-General Emilio Terrero
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What charge did Rizal deny when he appeared before the Governor-General?
That his novel contained subversive ideas
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Where did Rizal ask a copy of his book?
Jesuit priests, especially his former professors
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Did the Jesuit fathers give Rizal a copy of his book?
No, they did not want part from it.
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What conclusion did the Governor-General reach after reading Rizal's book?
Rizal's life was in great jeopardy, and he assigned a bodyguard for Rizal.
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Who sent a copy of Noli to Father Rector Gregorio Echavarria?
Archbishop Pedro Payo
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What did Archbishop Pedro Payo request regarding the examination of Noli?
To examine the book for subversive ideas
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What was the conclusion of the committee formed by Father Rector Gregorio Echavarria?
They found a heretic and subversive ideas in Noli.
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What was the name of the second committee asked to examine Rizal's Noli?
Permanent Commission of Censorship
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Did the Permanent Commission of Censorship reach a different conclusion from the first committee?
No, they reached a similar conclusion
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What three actions did the Permanent Commission of Censorship suggest regarding Noli?
1. Prohibition to its importation
2. Publication
3. Circulation
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To whom did Archbishop Pedro Payo send a copy of Noli?
Father Rector Gregorio Echavarra
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Who encourage Rizal to leave the country after he infuriates the friars?
Governor-General Terreo
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What was the name of the ship Rizal took from Manila to Hong Kong?
Zafiro
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Where did Rizal stay during his time in Hong Kong?
Victoria Hotel
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Who accompanied Rizal to Macao?
Jose Maria Basa
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What was the name of the steamer Rizal took to Macao?
Kiu-Kiang
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Who visited Rizal shortly after his arrival in Tokyo?
Juan Perez Caballero (Secretary of the Spanish Legation)
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Name one reason why Rizal accepted Caballero's invitation.
1. Economize his stay in Tokyo
2. he had nothing to hide from the Spanish authorities
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What aspect of Tokyo did Rizal dislike?
Rickshaws
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Who caught Rizal's attention during his stay in the Spanish legation in Tokyo?
Seiko Usui (O Sei San)
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How did Rizal's view of the situation differ from the official explanation? (di sila panaogon tungod daw naay epidemic)
politically motivated
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What are Rizal's good impression about the US?
1. Material progress of the country
2. Drive and energy of the American people
3. The natural beauty of the land
4. The high standard of living
5. Opportunities for better life offered to poor immigrants
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Bad impression of Rizal about US:
Lack of racial equality
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Why did Rizal chose London?
1. to improve his knowledge of the English language
2. he heard that a copy of Morga's sucesos de las Islas Filipinas was available in the British Museum
3. London was a safe place for him to carry his fight against Spanish tyranny
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What was the most important work Rizal did during his stay in London?
The annotation of Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
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What is the English title of Morga's book that Rizal annotated?
Historical Events of the Philippine Islands
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What organization was formed by Filipino patriots in Spain while Rizal was in London?
Asociacion La Solidaridad
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What position was Rizal given in the Asociacion La Solidaridad?
Honorary President
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Who founded the patriotic newspaper La Solidaridad?
Graciano Lopez Jaena
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When was La Solidaridad founded?
February 15, 1889
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What was the purpose of La Solidaridad?
It served as the organ of the Propaganda movement in Spain
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Rizal's first article in La Solidaridad which depicted the deplorable condition in the Philippines which caused the backwardness of the country.
Los Agricultores Filipinos (The Filipino Farmers)
207
Before finally leaving London, he was able to finish four
sculptural works:
1. Triumph of Death Over Life (Blumentritt)
2. Promotheus Bound
3. Triumph of Science Over Death (Blumentritt)
4. Composite carving of the head of the Becket sisters (gift to Becket sisters)
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Pamphlet; written using his pen-name Dimas-alang; published in
Barcelona
La Vision del Fray Rodriquez (The Vision of Fray Rodriquez)
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Rizal’s Writings in London:
1. La Vision del Fray Rodriguez (The Vision of Fray Rodriguez)
2. Letter to the Young Women of Malolos
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With whom did Rizal have a romantic relationship while in London?
Gertrude Becket (Gettie)
