AI Generated Flashcards: Recit Life of Jose Rizal
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Who was the founder of the Katipunan, also known as the ‘Great Plebeian’?
Andres Bonifacio
What secret revolutionary society did Andres Bonifacio establish on July 7, 1892?
Katipunan
When and where was the secret meeting held to discuss informing Rizal about the Katipunan’s revolution plans?
May 2, 1896, at Bitukang Manok near Pasig
Who was chosen as the emissary to Dapitan to inform Rizal of the Katipunan’s plans?
Dr. Pio Valenzuela
When did Dr. Pio Valenzuela leave Manila for Dapitan to meet Rizal?
June 15, 1896
What ship did Dr. Pio Valenzuela take on his journey to Dapitan?
Steamer Venus
Who accompanied Dr. Pio Valenzuela to Dapitan as part of his cover?
A blind man named Raymundo Mata and a guide
When did Dr. Pio Valenzuela arrive in Dapitan?
Evening of June 21, 1896
Why did Rizal object to Bonifacio’s plan for a revolution?
He believed it was premature because the people were not ready and there was a lack of arms and funds.
What alternative service did Rizal offer instead of joining the revolution?
He offered to serve as a military doctor in Cuba.
Why was Rizal interested in working as a military doctor in Cuba?
Cuba was experiencing a revolution and a yellow fever epidemic, and there was a shortage of doctors.
When did Rizal write to Governor General Ramon Blanco offering his services as a military doctor?
December 17, 1895
When did Rizal receive the letter from Governor General Blanco accepting his offer?
July 30, 1896
What poem did Rizal write expressing his joy upon receiving the acceptance letter?
‘The Song of the Traveler’ (El Canto del Viajero)
When did Rizal’s four-year exile in Dapitan officially end?
July 31, 1896
What steamer did Rizal board when he left Dapitan?
Steamer España
What unusual song was played by the town brass band as Rizal left Dapitan?
Funeral March of Chopin
What did Rizal write in his diary about his exile in Dapitan?
‘I have been in that district four years, thirteen days and a few hours.’
