AI Generated Flashcards: Recit Life of Jose Rizal
Where did Rizal live in exile from 1892 to 1896?
Dapitan, a remote town in Mindanao under Jesuit jurisdiction.
What activities did Rizal engage in during his exile in Dapitan?
He practiced medicine, pursued scientific studies, wrote literary works, expanded his language knowledge, established a school, worked on development projects, invented a wooden brick-making machine, and engaged in farming and commerce.
Who was the Jesuit priest that received a letter about Rizal’s arrival in Dapitan?
Father Antonio Obach.
Who was the Spanish commandant of Dapitan where Rizal initially stayed?
Captain Ricardo Carnicero.
What poem did Rizal write for Captain Carnicero’s birthday?
A Don Ricardo Carnicero (August 26, 1892).
How did Rizal win money in Dapitan?
He won the second prize in the Manila Lottery (P20,000) with ticket no. 9736, which he shared with Captain Carnicero and Francisco Equilior.
What was Rizal’s only vice?
Buying lottery tickets.
Who did Rizal debate on religion while in Dapitan?
Father Pablo Pastells, the Superior of the Jesuits in the Philippines.
What book did Father Pastells give to Rizal?
Imitacion de Cristo (Imitation of Christ) by Thomas à Kempis.
Who was Juan Lardet and why did Rizal challenge him to a duel?
A French businessman in Dapitan who bought logs from Rizal’s land but made derogatory remarks about their quality.
Who was Pablo Mercado in reality?
Florencio Namanan, a spy hired by the Recollect friars to infiltrate Rizal’s circle and gather incriminating evidence.
How did Rizal practice medicine in Dapitan?
He treated many patients for free and studied local medicinal plants.
Who visited Rizal in Dapitan in August 1893?
His mother (Teodora Alonzo) and sister Maria, who stayed for 1.5 years.
What engineering project did Rizal implement in Dapitan?
He constructed a water system to supply clean water to the town.
Which American engineer praised Rizal’s water system?
Mr. H.F. Cameron.
What were Rizal’s major community projects in Dapitan?
Water system construction, draining malaria-infested marshes, installing street lamps, and beautifying the town plaza.
What school did Rizal establish in Dapitan?
An informal school where he taught subjects like Spanish, English, geography, history, mathematics, and industrial work.
What poem did Rizal write for his pupils?
Hymn to Talisay (Himno a Talisay).
What were Rizal’s contributions to science in Dapitan?
He collected 346 shells representing 203 species, conducted anthropological and geological studies, and corresponded with European scientists.
Which languages did Rizal learn in Dapitan?
Bisayan, Subanum, and Malay.
How many languages did Rizal know by the time he was in Dapitan?
22 languages including Tagalog, Spanish, Latin, Greek, French, German, Arabic, Sanskrit, and Russian.
What was ‘The Mother’s Revenge’?
A statuette by Rizal depicting a mother dog attacking a crocodile to avenge her lost puppy.
What businesses did Rizal establish in Dapitan?
Fishing, copra (dried coconut) trade, and hemp industry with Ramon Carreon.
What cooperative did Rizal organize in Dapitan?
The Cooperative Association of Dapitan Farmers to counter Chinese business monopolies.
What did Rizal invent in Dapitan?
A cigarette lighter called ‘sulpukan’ and a wooden brick-making machine.
What poem did Rizal write about his peaceful exile?
My Retreat (Mi Retiro), sent to his mother on October 22, 1895.
