Chapter 3: Life of Rizal (Misfortunes abroad, The Last Homecoming, Exile, Trial, Death) Flashcards

1
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What prompted Rizal to go to Madrid to appeal the agrarian case before the Spanish Supreme Court?

A

Paciano’s letter stating they lost the agrarian case against the Dominicans.

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Who among Rizal’s family members are deported by the Spanish authorities? Where were they deported? (4)

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  • Paciano Mercado – to Mindoro
  • Antonio Lopez (Narcisa’s husband) – to Mindoro
  • Silvestre Ubaldo (Olympia’s husband) – to Mindoro
  • Manuel Hidalgo (Saturnina’s husband) – to Bohol
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  • A staunch defender of Spanish colonial policies who wrote articles critical of Rizal and the Filipino reform movement.
  • published a derogatory article about Rizal’s family, prompting Rizal to challenge him to a duel, though it was settled peacefully.
  • He wrote the first biography of Rizal titled Vida y Escritos del Dr. José Rizal (“Life and Writings of Dr. José Rizal”).
A

Wenceslao Retana

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  • An Englishman and builder of the Manila-Dagupan Railway.
  • Married Leonor Rivera on June 17, 1890, with her mother’s approval, causing heartbreak for Rizal.
A

Charles Kipping

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What were the main causes of conflict between Rizal and Marcelo H. del Pilar in Madrid?

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  • Differences in leadership style within the Propaganda Movement.
  • Election for Responsable of La Solidaridad
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6
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What did Rizal believe about the battlefield for reform according to his letter to Blumentritt when he was in Hong Kong?

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” I believe that La Solidaridad is no longer our battlefield. The fight is no longer in Madrid.”

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Where did Rizal’s family gather for a reunion on Christmas Day 1891?

A

Hong Kong

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Who helped Rizal establish his medical clinic in Hong Kong?

A

Dr. Lorenzo P. Marquez (a Portuguese friend)

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What project did Rizal conceive to aid his Calamba folks under Gov. Gen. Valeriano Weyler’s regime?

A

North Borneo Colonization Project

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Under which Governor-General’s regime in Las Islas Filipinas did Rizal created the North Borneo Colonization Project to aid the residents of Calamba from this Gov-Gen?

A

Gov. Gen. Valeriano Weyler

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Where did Rizal plan to establish a Filipino community under the North Borneo Colonization Project?

A

Sabah (British-controlled North Borneo)

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What name did Rizal plan to give the Filipino settlement in Sabah?

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“New Calamba”

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13
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What was the size of the property in Maradu Bay granted by the British Governor for Rizal’s project?

A

190,000 acres

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When did Rizal receive permission from the British Governor who found the settlement in Sabah? (month/day/year) How long was the agreement for the settlement in Sabah, free of charges and with good government? (2)

A
  • March 7, 1892
  • 999 years
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Under what company was the settlement in Sabah a protectorate?

A

North Borneo Development Company

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When did Rizal decide to return to the Philippines despite the risks? (month/year)

A

May 1892

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Who was the Governor-General with whom Rizal planned to confer about the Borneo Colonization Project upon his return to the Philippines?

A

Governor-General Eulogio Despujol

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What patriotic organization did Rizal plan to establish in Manila while in Hong Kong?

A

La Liga Filipina

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Where did Rizal successfully write the constitution of La Liga Filipina?

A

Hong Kong

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Who accused Rizal of abandoning the country’s cause in exchange for safety and a comfortable life in Hong Kong?

A

Eduardo de Lete

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After Rizal went back to Las Islas Filipinas, where did he go on July 6, 1892 to resume his series of talks with Governor General Despujol but was confronted with charges?

A

Malacañang

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22
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Who was the Governor-General that ordered Rizal’s exile to Dapitan?

A

Governor-General Eulogio Despujol

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When did Rizal meet Governor-General Despujol regarding his charges? (month/day/year)

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July 6, 1892

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What were the charges against Rizal that led to his exile in Dapitan? (2)

A
  • Smuggling Pobres Frailes (Poor Friars) leaflets by P Jacinto
  • Dedicating El Filibusterismo to GOMBURZA, whom the Spaniards considered traitors.
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A satire by “P Jacinto” mocking the rich Dominican friars for amassing wealth contrary to their vow of poverty.

A

Pobres Frailes

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On what date was Rizal notified of his exile to Dapitan? (month/day/year)

A

July 14, 1892

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When did Rizal arrive in Dapitan as an exile? (month/day/year), (time)

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July 17, 1892, at around 7:00 pm

3 days after he was informed of his exile

28
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Who was the politico-military governor in Dapitan when Rizal arrived?

A

Captain Ricardo Carnicero

29
Q

Under whose missionary jurisdiction was Dapitan during Rizal’s exile? (2)

A
  • Jesuits
  • Captain Ricardo Carnicero
30
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How long was Rizal exiled in Dapitan?

A

Four years (July 17, 1892 – July 31, 1896)

31
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What professions did Rizal practice during his exile in Dapitan? (7)

A
  • Doctor
  • farmer
  • teacher
  • businessman
  • community development leader
  • engineer
  • scientist

DF TB CES

32
Q

What significant collection did Rizal build in Dapitan? How many did it consits?

A

A collection of conchology consisting of 346 shells from 203 species

33
Q

Name three rare specimens Rizal discovered during his time in Dapitan. (3)

A
  • Rhacophorus rizali (a rare frog)
  • Apogonia rizali (a small beetle)
  • Draco rizali (a flying dragon)
34
Q

Who visited Rizal in Dapitan on June 21, 1896, to discuss the revolution?

A

Dr. Pio Valenzuela

35
Q

What did Dr. Pio Valenzuela inform Rizal about during his visit?

A

The founding of the Katipunan on July 7, 1892, and its aim to fight for independence through revolution.

36
Q

Why did Rizal object to the Katipunan’s plans for a revolution?

A

a premature revolution without sufficient arms would be a “veritable suicide.”

37
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What advice did Rizal give to the Katipunan through Dr. Valenzuela? (3)

A
  1. Gain the support of the rich and influential sectors of Manila.
  2. Ensure that these sectors remained neutral if the revolution broke out.
  3. Appoint Antonio Luna to direct their military maneuvers.
38
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What was Rizal’s warning regarding independence?

A

“Why independence if, the slaves of today would be tyrants of tomorrow?”
(Rizal cautioned that freedom would be meaningless if it led to a cycle of oppression)

39
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Who did Rizal suggest should lead the military efforts of the Katipunan?

A

Antonio Luna

40
Q

Who advised Rizal to volunteer as an army physician in Cuba due to the yellow fever epidemic in 1896?

A

Dr. Ferdinand Blumentritt

41
Q

Who accepted Rizal’s offer to serve as a military doctor in Cuba on July 1, 1896?

A

Governor-General Ramon Blanco

42
Q

What ship did Rizal board to Barcelona on September 3, 1896?

A

SS Isla de Panay

43
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A wealthy Spanish creole and industrialist who advised Rizal in Singapore to disembark and seek British protection.

A

Don Pedro Roxas

44
Q

Did Rizal accept the offer of Don Pedro Roxas to disembark with him in Singapore to seek British protection?

A

No.

45
Q

Where was Rizal placed under arrest during his journey?

A

On the ship near Malta.

A country in Europe

46
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Where was Rizal imprisoned in Barcelona?

A

Montjuich Castle (inside the fortress prison)

47
Q

What ship took Rizal back to Manila after being imprisoned in Montjuich Castle; carrying soldiers to fight the Filipino revolutionists?

A

SS Colon

48
Q

Where was Rizal brought upon his arrival in Manila on November 3, 1896?

A

Fort Santiago

49
Q

Who was the Judge Advocate during Rizal’s preliminary investigation on November 20, 1896?

A

Judge Advocate, Colonel Francisco Olive

50
Q

What were the two types of evidence presented against Rizal during his trial? (2)

A
  • Documentary
  • Testimonial
51
Q

What recommendations were made after the 5-day investigation into Rizal’s case? (4)

A

1) Rizal should be immediately brought to trial
2) He should be kept in prison
3) An order of attachment should be issued against his property for one million pesos as indemnity
4) He should be defended in court by an army officer, not by a civilian lawyer.

52
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Who was Rizal’s chosen defense counsel for his trial?

A

Don Luis Taviel de Andrade (known for His integrity and fairness)

53
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  • She sought treatment for her eye condition from Rizal, who was in Hong Kong in 1891.
  • They formed a close bond, which eventually turned into a romantic relationship.
  • She moved to Dapitan, where Rizal was exiled and became his companion and caretaker.
A

Josephine Bracken

54
Q

What was the name of Josephine Bracken and Rizal’s child? When was he born? (year) What happened to him? (3)

A
  • Francisco (Paco) Rizal
  • 1896
  • died shortly after birth
55
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What were the charges formally read to Rizal on December 11, 1896 while he was in prison in the presence of his defense counsel, Don Luis Taviel de Andrade? (3)

A
  • principal organizer and the living soul of the Filipino insurrection
  • founder of societies, periodicals
  • Published books dedicated to fomenting and propagating ideas of rebellion.
56
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How did Rizal respond to the charges?

A

raised no objection to the jurisdiction of the court but pleaded not guilty to the crime of rebellion

57
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Where did Rizal’s court-martial take place?

A

Cuartel de España, a military building

58
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Who were present at Rizal’s court-martial? (6)

A
  • 7 members of the military court,
  • accused (Rizal)
  • his defense counsel
  • Judge Advocate
  • Prosecuting Attorney
  • some spectators, including Josephine Bracken, newspaper men, and Spaniards.
59
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After the court-martial on December 26, the court decision was submitted to __. After consulting with the Judge Advocate General, __, the verdict of death was affirmed.

A
  • Governor-General Polavieja
  • Nicolas de la Peña
60
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When was Rizal’s execution scheduled? (time, month/day/year, place)

A
  • 7:00 AM
  • December 30, 1896
  • Bagumbayan Field (now Luneta)
61
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Where and when did Josephine Bracken and José Rizal marry? (time, month/day/year, place)

A
  • 5:00 AM
  • December 30, 1896
  • Fort Santiago
62
Q

Who is the Spanish priest who conducted the marriage ceremony of Josephine Bracken and José Rizal?

A

Father Vicente Balaguer, S.J.

63
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Rizal’s wedding and parting gift to his wife.

A

Imitation of Christ

64
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What does Rizal mean when he says, “I die just when I see the dawn break, through the gloom of night, to herald the day”?

A

Rizal is metaphorically saying that he is dying at a time when hope and freedom for the Philippines are about to rise, symbolized by the dawn. His death signifies the end of a dark period and the potential beginning of a brighter future for his country.

65
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What does Rizal mean by “And if color is lacking my blood thou shalt take, pour’d out at need for thy dear sake”?

A

Rizal is willing to sacrifice his life (his blood) for the Philippines, offering it to give “color” or meaning to the national struggle. This represents the ultimate act of patriotism.

66
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What does Rizal mean by “To dye with its crimson the waking ray”?

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The “waking ray” represents the dawning of a new day, or the birth of freedom and independence. Rizal is saying that his blood will contribute to this new dawn, inspiring future generations to fight for liberty.