LESSON 1-7

Question 1

What does Republic Act 1425 require?

Answer 1

The teaching of Rizal’s life, works, and writings in schools

This law is commonly known as the Rizal Law.

Question 2

What are the goals of the Rizal Law?

Answer 2

• Instill nationalism and patriotism among Filipino youth

Question 3

Who filed Senate Bill 438 (Rizal Bill) and when?

Answer 3

Sen. Claro M. Recto in 1956

Question 4

What was the main opposition to the Rizal Bill?

Answer 4

The Catholic Church claimed Rizal’s novels attacked church doctrines

Question 5

Who sponsored the Rizal Bill in the Senate?

Answer 5

Sen. Jose P. Laurel, Sr.

Question 6

What did the Catholic Bishops’ Conference argue regarding Rizal’s works?

Answer 6

They violated Canon Law 1399

Question 7

What was allocated to fund the implementation of the Rizal Law?

Answer 7

₱300,000

Question 8

When was the Rizal Bill signed into law?

Answer 8

June 12, 1956

Question 9

What did Presidential Memorandum Order 247 direct?

Answer 9

Full implementation of R. A. 1425

Question 10

What significant political change occurred in Spain in the 19th century?

Answer 10

The death of King Ferdinand VII led to political instability

Question 11

What were the Carlist Wars?

Answer 11

civil wars in Spain between liberals and conservatives fighting for the throne

Question 12

What economic shift occurred in Spain during the 18th and 19th centuries?

Answer 12

Shift from mercantilism to laissez-faire (free market trade)

Question 13

What did the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 lead to?

Answer 13

Reduced travel time from Europe to the Philippines

Question 14

Who was the highest Spanish official in the Philippines?

Answer 14

The Governor-General

Question 15

What powers did the Governor-General hold?

Answer 15

• Vice Royal Patron
• President of the Royal Audiencia
• Legislative Powers
• Cumplase Power

Question 16

What is ‘Frailocracia’?

Answer 16

The increasing power of friars over civil authorities

Question 17

What was the social structure of the Spanish colonial society?

Answer 17

• Peninsulares
• Insulares
• Creoles
• Indio

Question 18

What was the main focus of the educational system in the 19th century?

Answer 18

Religious instruction

Question 19

What did the Education Decree of 1863 mandate?

Answer 19

elementary schools for each town

Question 20

Who was Jose Rizal’s first teacher?

Answer 20

His mother, Teodora Alonso

Question 21

What was Rizal’s first academic success?

Answer 21

Topped his class in Biñan

Question 22

What lesson did Rizal learn from the Parable of the Moth?

Answer 22

Sacrifice and the dangers of ignoring warnings

Question 23

What was the focus of Rizal’s early education at home?

Answer 23

Reading, writing, prayers, and poetry

Question 24

What were the forms of taxation imposed on Filipinos?

Answer 24

• Cedula
• Sancrotum
• Tribute
• Forced labor (Polo y Servicio)

Question 25

What does the term 'Filibusteros' refer to?

Answer 25

Enemies of the government

Question 26

What does the term 'Erehes' refer to?

Answer 26

Enemies of the Catholic Church

Question 27

Who helped Rizal gain admission to Ateneo de Manila?

Answer 27

Manuel Xerez Burgos ## Footnote Manuel Xerez Burgos was a nephew of Father Burgos, one of the GOMBURZA martyrs.

Question 28

What type of student was Rizal when he studied at Ateneo?

Answer 28

Interno (boarding student) ## Footnote The Jesuits were known for their rigorous and high-quality education.

Question 29

What degree did Rizal graduate with from Ateneo in 1877?

Answer 29

Bachiller en Artes ## Footnote He graduated with the highest honors.

Question 30

What languages did Rizal become fluent in during his education?

Answer 30

* Spanish * Latin * Greek * French * German * English

Question 31

Which poem did Rizal write that won first prize in a literary contest?

Answer 31

A La Juventud Filipinas (To the Filipino Youth) ## Footnote This poem reflects his early passion for poetry.

Question 32

Who influenced Rizal's love for poetry at Ateneo?

Answer 32

Father Francisco de Paula Sanchez

Question 33

What was Rizal's initial course at the University of Santo Tomas?

Answer 33

Philosophy and Letters

Question 34

Why did Rizal shift to studying Medicine?

Answer 34

To help cure his mother’s failing eyesight

Question 35

What challenges did Rizal face at UST?

Answer 35

* Discrimination * Outdated teaching methods * Lack of freedom

Question 36

When did Rizal decide to study in Spain?

Answer 36

1882

Question 37

Where did Rizal graduate with a degree in Medicine?

Answer 37

Universidad Central de Madrid

Question 38

What was the Propaganda Movement?

Answer 38

A movement aimed at literary and cultural awakening

Question 39

What were the goals of the Propaganda Movement?

Answer 39

equality between Spaniards and Filipinos

Question 40

What were Rizal's most influential works?

Answer 40

* Noli Me Tangere (1886) * El Filibusterismo (1891)

Question 41

It is a peaceful reformist group established by Rizal

Answer 41

La Liga Filipina

Question 42

What were the goals of La Liga Filipina?

Answer 42

aid, education, defense

Question 43

What led to the decline of the Propaganda Movement?

Answer 43

Rizal's arrest and exile

Question 44

A proposal to relocate landless Filipinos to Sabah

Answer 44

North Borneo Colonization Project

Question 45

What was the outcome of the North Borneo Colonization Project?

Answer 45

failed due to rejection by Spanish authorities

Question 46

What was Rizal's life like in Dapitan during his exile?

Answer 46

he is productive because he practiced medicine and conducted scientific research

Question 47

An Irish woman believed to be Rizal's common-law wife

Answer 47

Josephine Bracken?

Question 48

What charges were brought against Rizal during his trial?

Answer 48

* Sedition * Rebellion * Conspiracy

Question 49

What was the outcome of Rizal's trial?

Answer 49

he was sentenced to death

Question 50

What was the title of Rizal's final poem?

Answer 50

Mi Último Adiós (My Last Farewell)

Question 51

When was Rizal executed?

Answer 51

December 30, 1896