Lesson 5: Rizal's First Travel Abroad - Midterms Flashcards
What are the reasons for Rizal leaving the Philippines?
- To continue his medical studies abroad
- To observe and study European culture
- To prepare himself for liberating the Filipinos from Spanish Tyranny
T or F: The best and most important reason Rizal left the Philippines is because of his medical studies.
F, yung liberation ng Filipinos yung most important shuta ka
Date when Rizal left Calamba, Laguna
May 1, 1882
How many days did Rizal stay in Manila?
Two (2) days
Date when Rizal left the Philippines
bobo edi add two days sa May 1 hay May 3, 1882 nga kasi
What name did Rizal use in his passport and why did he have to change his name?
Jose Mercado (to avoid detection by Spanish authorities and friars)
How old was Rizal when he left the Philippines?
21 years old
What were the things Rizal was given by his siblings before he left?
Saturnina: diamond ring
Paciano: pocket money of 700 pesos (Rizal and my one week na pamasahe against the world)
Where was Rizal’s stopover en route to Spain and what date did he arrive there?
Singapore on May 9, 1882
What ship did Rizal board bound for Singapore?
SS Salvadora
Which hotel did Rizal stay in during his stay in Singapore?
Hotel dela Paz
This was a very historical statue of the founder of Singapore that Rizal saw.
Statue of Sir Thomas Stanford Raffles Studio
What church made Rizal realize that there is another religion existing in other parts of the world?
Protestant Church
Date when Rizal arrived in Point Galle/Punta de Gales
May 17, 1882
What were Rizal’s first impressions of Point Galle (Sri Lanka)?
Lonely, quiet, and sad (wow i am sri lanka)
Date when Rizal arrive in Colombo
May 18, 1882
What did he see in Aden that was the highlight of his trip?
Camels HAHAHAHA PUTA BASIC BITCH
Date when Rizal arrived in Aden
May 27, 1882
This is said to be the border of Asia and Europe
Ports Said
T or F: Suez Canal is man-made
T duh
Who built the Suez Canal?
French Diplomat Engr. Ferdinand de Lesseps
Date when Rizal arrived in Naples, Italy
June 11, 1882
Why was Rizal impressed by Naples?
Because of the progressiveness of the city (damn he would be disappointed in the PH now)
Date when Rizal arrived in Marseilles, France
June 12, 1882
What specific landmark was Rizal most excited to see in Marseilles, France?
The Chateu d’lf (yung a may ^ sa taas pota kayo na magimagine)
Why was Rizal so impressed with the Chateu d’lf?
Because it was a popular place in his favorite novel Count of Monte Cristo
(The protagonist Edmond Dantes was imprisoned here)
Date when Rizal arrived in Barcelona
June 16, 1882
Why didn’t Rizal like Barcelona at first?
Chaotic, messy, and people were not accomodating
Why did Rizal later on love Barcelona?
People were open and not afraid of expressing themselves. Their liberality was also something Rizal admired.
What was the name of the article Rizal wrote in Barcelona?
Los Viajes
What pen name did Rizal use in Barcelona?
Laong Laan
What course did Rizal enroll in when he arrived in Madrid?
Medicine and Philosophy in Letters
What were the private lessons Rizal engaged himself in?
Sorry ampanget ng wording ng question pero please get your mind out of ur ass.
Painting, sculpture, different languages, etc.
How was Rizal able to overcome his financial crisis as a student?
- Had a part-time job
- Sold some of his books
- Pawned the diamond ring from Saturnina
What year did Rizal complete his degree in Medicine and Philosophy in Letters?
1884
Who did Rizal work for in Paris, France?
Worked as an assistant to ophthalmologist Dr. Louis de Weckert
True or False: Rizal did not take a shower in Paris due to lack of time with work.
False, ala lang sha pera pambayad sa water sad.
Which place did Rizal finish Noli Me Tangere in?
Berlin, Germany
Date when Rizal finished Noli Me Tangere
February 21, 1887
Why did Rizal admire German women?
Kasi he has a fascination for women in general and chooses to make jowa all of them.
Joke, it’s because he thinks they’re well educated.
POP QUIZ: Bakit di ka pa tulog?
HEHEHEHEHE tulog na taena mo.
Where did Rizal stay in during his time in Heidelberg, Germany?
Pastoral house of Dr. Karl Ullmer
What did Rizal enjoy the most in Heidelberg, Germany?
Flowers (we love a good nature man)
At what age did Rizal finish his eye specialization?
25
Who did Rizal go with on his Grand Tour of Europe?
Maximo Viola
Why did Rizal choose to go with Maximo Viola?
Because he was able to loan money from Viola to print Noli.
What are the benefits of travelling to Rizal?
- Broadened his knowledge in different fields
- Molded his ideas to reform the PH
- Able to join orgs (extrovert si ante)
- Makes him a better Filipino
Date when Rizal reached Manila again
August 5
Date when Rizal returned to Calamba
August 8
Why was Rizal forced to leave the country again?
Because the friars pressured the governor-general to advise him to leave
