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Life and Works of Rizal Flashcards

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What was the main purpose of Rizal’s novel “Noli Me Tangere”?
a) To expose the injustices and abuses of Spanish colonialism in the Philippines
b) To promote the ideals of the Propaganda Movement
c) To inspire Filipinos to fight for independence
d) To create a literary masterpiece that would be recognized worldwide

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a) To expose the injustices and abuses of Spanish colonialism in the Philippines

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Read some statements from Rizal’s Memoirs of a Student in Manila: “..in the Jesuit colleges, in order to stimulate students, they put two empires, one Roman and other Carthaginian or Greek, constantly at war, and which the highest positions were won through challenges, the winner being the one who made three mistakes less than his rival. They put me at the tail end I scarcely knew Spanish but I already understood it.” What was the purpose of dividing classes in Ateneo into two groups?
A. To encourage healthy competitions
B. To open the eyes of students to a wider perspective
C. To receive a religious picture as a prize
D. To stimulate the clash between Indios and Spaniards

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A. To encourage healthy competitions

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What was Rizal’s most notable accomplishment during his time at the Ateneo?
a) Winning the “Emperor” title for three consecutive years
b) Publishing his first novel, “Noli Me Tangere”
c) Leading a student protest against the Spanish colonial government
d) Becoming a member of the Ateneo’s debating society

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a) Winning the “Emperor” title for three consecutive years

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Read some statements from the letter of Rizal to his parents during his first sojourn in Europe: ““But as God has not made anything useless in this world, as all beings fulfill obligations or a role I cannot exempt myself from this duty… I have a mission to fill.. alleviating the suffering of my fellowman. I realized that all this means sacrifices and terrible ones I imagine the pain which I must give you but I feel something that obliges and impels me to leave. I shall strive with fate, I shall in or lose God’s will be done.” What was the principal purpose of Rizal’s departure to Europe other that finishing his course?
A. To gain an inspiration in forming the Propaganda Movement
B. To gain access of the materials for the plan to enrich historiography in the country
C. To learn the culture, and languages and customs, and weaknesses of the European nation.
D. To observe the life, culture and languages and customs, industries and commerce and governments and laws of the European nation

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D. To observe the life, culture and languages and customs, industries and commerce and governments and laws of the European nation

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Which statement/s correcty describe/s the economic context of the Philippines in 19th century?
I. After 1850, government monopoly contracts for the collection of different revenues were opened to foreigners for the first time.
II. Governor-General Carlos Maria Dela Torre’s rule was essential in the dawn of consciousness of the Filipinos
III. The Bourbon reform policies were advantageous to the Philippines which was under Spain from 1565 to 1898.
IV. The province of Cavite has been the center of agrarian unrest in the country because the Filipino tenants who lost their land had been oppressed by Spanish landlords.

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Read some of the statements from a letter of Rizal to his Austrian friend Ferdinand Blumentritt, concerning the young Filipinos in Spain: “These friends are all young men, criollos, mestizos, and Malays; but we call ourselves simply Filipinos. Almost all were educated by the Jesuits. The Jesuits have surely not intended to teach us love of country, but they showed us all that is beautiful and all that is best. Therefore I do not fear discord in our homeland; it is possible, but it can be combated and prevented.” What can we conclude from the statements of Rizal?
A. The Filipinos in Europe during Rizal’s time have accepted the established order implemented by the Spaniards.
B. The eyes of young Filipinos had been opened to a much wider perspective through humanistic education approach by Spanish Jesuits in literature, science, and philosophy.
C. The Filipinos in Europe during Rizal’s time have accepted the established order implemented by the Spaniards.
D. Rizal emphasizes Filipino values, contrasting them with the Spanish and extolling the accomplishments of his people.

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B. The eyes of young Filipinos had been opened to a much wider perspective through humanistic education approach by Spanish Jesuits in literature, science, and philosophy.

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What is the full title of the book “Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas”?
a) “Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas: A History of the Philippine Islands”
b) “Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas: A Chronicle of the Philippine Islands”
c) “Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas: A Narrative of the Philippine Islands”
d) “Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas: A Journey Through the Philippine Islands”

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a) “Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas: A History of the Philippine Islands”

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It was a one-act play written by Rizal while he was studying medicine at University of Santo Tomas. It was performed by the Ateneo students on the occasion of the annual celebration of the feast of the Immaculate Concepcion of the Virgin Mary, their college patroness. What was the title of this one-act play?
a. The Tragedy of St. Eustace
b. The Council of God
c. Beside the Pasig
d. To My Fellow Children

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c. Beside the Pasig

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In 19th century , which industry played a significant role in the rise of the export economy in the Philippines?
A) mining
B) timber logging
C) sugar production
D) textile manufacturing

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C) sugar production

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What is the name of Rizal’s Pony?
a.) Uzman
b.) Alipato
c.) Usman
D. Alifato

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b.) Alipato

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Who was the author of “Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas”?
a) José Rizal
b) Antonio de Morga
c) Francisco de Sande
d) Miguel López de Legazpi

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b) Antonio de Morga

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Which sibling of Jose Rizal actively supported him in his advocacy for Philippine independence?
A) Saturnina
B) Paciano
C) Narcisa
D) Olympia

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B) Paciano

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According to Rizal himself, the term Noli Me Tangere, which means “Touch Me Not”, was taken by him from the bible. From what gospel was Noli Me Tangere taken?
a. Gospel of St. Luke
b. Gospel of St. Mark
c. Gospel of St. Matthew
d. Gospel of St. John

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d. Gospel of St. John

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What was the name of the ship that transported Rizal to Manila?
a) The SS España
b) The SS Filipinas
c) The SS Isla de Luzon
d) The SS Castilla

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c) The SS Isla de Luzon

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What is the full name of José Rizal?
a) José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
b) José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo
c) José Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
d) José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Real

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a) José Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

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What was the name of the organization Rizal founded in Hong Kong?
a) La Liga Filipina
b) Katipunan
c) Propaganda Movement
d) The Philippine Revolution

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a) La Liga Filipina

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What was the name of the Spanish newspaper that Rizal contributed to during his time in Europe?
a) La Solidaridad
b) El Resumen
c) El Liberal
d) El Imparcial

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a) La Solidaridad

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What were Rizal’s last known words when he was executed?
A. Consummatum est
B. Adios patria adorada
C. Farewell, my beloved
D. Thy will be done

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A. Consummatum est

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What was the name of the Spanish governor-general who ordered Rizal’s execution?
a) Camilo de Polavieja
b) Ramón Blanco
c) Valeriano Weyler
d) Fernando Primo de Rivera

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a) Camilo de Polavieja

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What was the name of the woman who Rizal fell in love with during his exile?
a) Josephine Bracken
b) Leonor Rivera
c) Segunda Katigbak
d) Consuelo Ortiga y Rey

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a) Josephine Bracken

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Who was a highly educated woman who instilled in Rizal a love for learning and a strong sense of patriotism.
A) She was Jose Rizal’s aunt Teodora
B) She was Jose Rizal’s sister Saturnina Rizal
C) She Was Jose Rizal’s mother Doña Teodora Alonzo
D) She was Jose Rizal’s teacher Justiniano Aquino Cruz

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C) She Was Jose Rizal’s mother Doña Teodora Alonzo

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If Maestro Celestino Cruz taught Jose Rizal in Mathematics while Leon Monroy instructed him in Spanish and Latin, his mother Teodora Alonzo taught him of ___________________ at the age of three.
a. science
b. alphabet and prayers
c. poetry and writing
d. painting

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b. alphabet and prayers

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What was the main reason for Rizal’s transfer from Dapitan to Manila?
a) To attend his mother’s funeral
b) To meet with Spanish officials and plead for reforms
c) To be reunited with his family
d) To be deported to Spain

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d) To be deported to Spain

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What was the name of the organization that Rizal founded upon his return to the Philippines?
a) The Katipunan
b) The La Liga Filipina
c) The Propaganda Movement
d) The Philippine Revolutionary Society

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b) The La Liga Filipina

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The highest court headed the judicial system on Rizal’s time is __________.
a. Supreme Court
b. Alcadia
c. Royal Audencia
d. Regional Trial Court

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c. Royal Audencia

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What was the name of the secret society that Rizal joined during his time at UST?
a) The Katipunan
b) The La Liga Filipina
c) The Freemasons
d) The Compañerismo

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d) The Compañerismo

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What was the name of the Ateneo’s system of ranking students based on their academic performance?
a) The Honor Roll
b) The Merit System
c) The Roman Empire System
d) The Ateneo Ranking System

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c) The Roman Empire System

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What was the name of the organization that Rizal helped to found in Europe?
a) The Katipunan
b) The La Liga Filipina
c) The Propaganda Movement
d) The Philippine Revolutionary Society

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c) The Propaganda Movement

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This act includes in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges and universities on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, authorizing the printing and distribution thereof, and for other purposes.

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d. RA 1425

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It was a one-act play written by Rizal while he was studying medicine at University of Santo Tomas. It was performed by the Ateneo students on the occasion of the annual celebration of the feast of the Immaculate Concepcion of the Virgin Mary, their college patroness. What was the title of this one-act play?
a. The Tragedy of St. Eustace
b. The Council of God
c. Beside the Pasig
d. To My Fellow Children

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c. Beside the Pasig

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Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
I. As a Philosophy major, Jose Rizal unsurprisingly demonstrated his critical thinking skills in his argumentative essays, satires, novels, speeches, and written debates.
II. Nationalism involves the desire to attain freedom and political independence, especially by a country under a foreign power, while patriotism denotes proud devotion and loyalty to one’s nation.
III. Rizal was a model in some of Juan Luna’s paintings.
IV. The Rizal Bill became the Republic Act No. 1425, known as the “Rizal Law”.
A. I
B. I, II
C. I, II, III
D. I, II, III, IV

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D. I, II, III, IV

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What was Rizal’s primary motivation for joining the Ateneo de Manila?
a) To pursue a career in the military
b) To receive a quality education and prepare for a future in public service
c) To escape his family’s financial struggles
d) To learn Spanish and become a writer

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b) To receive a quality education and prepare for a future in public service

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The tragic event that led Rizal to think that it is was glorious to suffer or die for one’s ideals and convictions
a. the imprisonment of his mother
b. the death of a young sister
c. his brother Paciano’s encounter with the Spaniards
d. the death of GOMBURZA

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d. the death of GOMBURZA

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Which of the following is an act prohibiting cockfighting, horse racing, and jai-alai on the 30th day of December of each year and creating a committee to take charge of the proper celebration of Rizal day I every municipality and chartered city, and for any other purposes?
A. Republic Act No. 229
B. Republic Act No. 1425
C. Republic Act No. 7394
D. Republic Act No. 9163

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A. Republic Act No. 229

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What was the name of the Spanish governor-general who granted Rizal permission to study abroad?
a) Camilo de Polavieja
b) Ramón Blanco
c) Valeriano Weyler
d) Fernando Primo de Rivera

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d) Fernando Primo de Rivera

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How did the Bourbon reforms impact the political landscape in Rizal’s context?
A) they had no significant impact on the political landscape during that time.
B) they strengthened the power of the Spanish monarchy and limited the rights of the Filipino people.
C) they sparked a wave of liberal ideas and reforms, promoting modernization and economic liberalism.
D) they abolished Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines and granted independence to the Filipino people.

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C) they sparked a wave of liberal ideas and reforms, promoting modernization and economic liberalism.

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What was the name of the newspaper Rizal edited in Spain?
a) La Solidaridad
b) El Filibusterismo
c) Noli Me Tangere
d) The Reign of Greed

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a) La Solidaridad

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Who was a farmer, businessman, and a strong influence on Rizal’s upbringing and education. Don Francisco Mercado in relation to Jose Rizal?
A) Jose Rizal’s uncle Manuel Alberto
B) Jose Rizal’s brother Paciano Rizal
C) Jose Rizal’s father Don Francisco Mercado
D) Jose Rizal’s grandfather Domingo Lam-Co

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D) Jose Rizal’s grandfather Domingo Lam-Co

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Which of the following statement/s is/are correct?
I. Josephine Bracken tutored former President Joseph Estrada
II. Republic Act No. 229 is another Republic Act that concerns the national hero, Jose Rizal.
III. Rizal can serve as a worthwhile model and inspiration to every Filipino.
IV. The Enrile bill involves mandating educational institutions in the country to offer a course on the hero’s life, works, and writings, especially the “Noli Me Tangere” and “El Filibusterismo”.
A. I, II
B. II, III
C. II, IV
D. I, II, III,

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B. II, III

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What was the name of the Spanish friar who was Rizal’s accuser?
a) Father Pablo Pastells
b) Father José Bech
c) Father Vicente Balaguer
d) Father Manuel Garcia

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c) Father Vicente Balaguer

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What was Rizal’s last message to his countrymen?
a) “I die for my country.”
b) “Long live the Philippines!”
c) “I will never forget you.”
d) “I forgive my enemies.”

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a) “I die for my country.”

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Who was Rizal’s legal counsel during his trail?
A. Lt. Luis Taviel de Andrade
B. Felipe Buencamino
C. Jose Taviel de Andrade
D. Antonio Ma. Regidor

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A. Lt. Luis Taviel de Andrade

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Who was a highly educated woman who instilled in Rizal a love for learning and a strong sense of patriotism.
A) She was Jose Rizal’s aunt Teodora
B) She was Jose Rizal’s sister Saturnina Rizal
C) She Was Jose Rizal’s mother Doña Teodora Alonzo
D) She was Jose Rizal’s teacher Justiniano Aquino Cruz

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C) She Was Jose Rizal’s mother Doña Teodora Alonzo

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What was the name of the island where Rizal was exiled to?
a) Guam
b) Mindanao
c) Dapitan
d) Palawan

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c) Dapitan

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What was the name of the Spanish governor-general who ordered the deportation of Rizal’s family?
a) Camilo de Polavieja
b) Ramón Blanco
c) Valeriano Weyler
d) Fernando Primo de Rivera

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c) Valeriano Weyler

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The valuable canal also encouraged more and more liberal Spaniards and Europeans to come to the country and intermingle with the natives.
a.) Suez Canal
b.) Panama Canal
c.) Mediterranean Canal
d.) Spanish Rute

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a.) Suez Canal

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Where was Rizal executed?
a) Manila
b) Bagumbayan
c) Cavite
d) Dapitan

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b) Bagumbayan

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What was the main charge against Rizal during his trial?
a) His involvement in the Katipunan uprising
b) His writings that criticized the Spanish government
c) His association with the Propaganda Movement
d) His refusal to cooperate with Spanish authorities

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b) His writings that criticized the Spanish government

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What was the name of the Spanish friar who was Rizal’s friend?
a) Father Pablo Pastells
b) Father José Bech
c) Father Vicente Balaguer
d) Father Manuel Garcia

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a) Father Pablo Pastells

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What is the alleged main reason of the Catholic Church for intense opposition of the Rizal bill?
A. Claro M. Recto, the main proponent of the bill, was dubbed as a communist and an anti-Catholic
B. Threat to nationalize Catholic schools
C. The Church wanted to eliminate the books of’ Rizal from the schools to blot out from our minds the anti-Church remarks of Rizal
D. The Church wanted to consider other heroes

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A. Claro M. Recto, the main proponent of the bill, was dubbed as a communist and an anti-Catholic

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