Midterms Flashcards
What influenced Rizal’s early life?
People and events
What was the Propaganda Movement characterized as?
Assimilationist
What were the causes of Rizal’s execution?
Impacts on Spanish Colonial Rule and the Philippine Revolution
Who had different views about Filipinos and Philippine culture?
Rizal and Morga
What degree did Jose Rizal receive from Universidad Central de Madrid?
Licentiate in Medicine
Who chose the name ‘Jose’ for Rizal?
His mother
What does the surname ‘Mercado’ mean in Spanish?
Market
What does ‘Rizal’ derive from?
Ricial, meaning a field where wheat sprouts again
When was Jose Rizal born?
June 19, 1861
Who baptized Rizal?
Father Rufino Collantes
Who was Rizal’s godfather?
Father Pedro Casanas
When did Don Francisco Mercado die?
January 5, 1898
What was Don Francisco Mercado known for?
Model of fathers
What was Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda recognized for?
Refined culture and literary talent
What was the age of Doña Teodora at her death?
85
How many children did the Rizal family have?
11 children
What was the nickname of Saturnina Rizal?
Neneng
Who was Paciano Rizal in relation to Jose Rizal?
Older brother and confidant
What role did Paciano play in the Philippine Revolution?
Combat general
What was the pet name of Narcisa Rizal?
Sisa
Who did Olimpia Rizal marry?
Silvestre Ubaldo
Who was the youngest of the Rizal children?
Soledad
What was the architectural style of the Rizal home?
Two-story building of adobe stones and hardwoods
What social class did the Rizal family belong to?
Principalia
True or False: The Rizal family led a life of luxury.
False
Fill in the blank: Jose Rizal’s nickname was _______.
Pepe
What was the cause of Concepcion Rizal’s death?
Sickness at the age of three
What is the significance of the date June 22, 1861?
Rizal was baptized
What is the origin of the name ‘Calamba’?
Calamba was named after a big native jar (kalan-banga).
Who owned the lands around Calamba?
The Dominican Order owned all the lands around Calamba.
What poem did Rizal write about his hometown at the age of 15?
Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo (In Memory of My Town).
What was Rizal’s first memory of infancy?
His happy days in the family garden when he was three years old.
What daily ritual did Rizal’s mother conduct at night?
Gathered all the children to pray the Angelus.
What did Rizal love to do during nocturnal walks?
Enjoy the full moon.
What event brought Rizal his first sorrow?
The death of his sister Concha (Concepcion).
At what age did Rizal begin to participate in family prayers?
At the age of three.
At what age was Rizal able to read the Spanish family Bible?
At five years old.
What story made the deepest impression on Rizal during his childhood?
The Story of the Moth.
What did Rizal mean when he said, ‘The moth died a martyr to its illusions’?
Reflected on the nature of sacrifice for one’s beliefs.
What was the title of Rizal’s first poem in his native language?
Sa Aking Mga Kabata (To My Fellow Children).
At what age did Rizal write his first dramatic work?
At eight years old.
What are the three categories of influences on Rizal’s boyhood?
Hereditary Influence, Environmental Influence, Aid of Divine Providence.
Who was Rizal’s first teacher?
His mother, Teodora Alonso.
Who were Rizal’s private tutors?
- Maestro Celestino
- Maestro Lucas Padua
- Leon Monroy
What was the name of Rizal’s teacher in Biñan?
Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz.
What physical description did Rizal give of Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz?
Thin, long-necked, with a sharp nose and slightly bent forward.
What was one of Rizal’s first school fights?
He challenged Pedro (the teacher’s son) and won.
Who provided Rizal with lessons in drawing and painting?
Juancho, an old painter.
What did Rizal and his classmate Jose Guevara become known as?
The favorite painters of the class.
When did Rizal return to Calamba from Biñan?
On December 17, 1870.
What steamer took Rizal back to Calamba?
The Talim.
What was part of Rizal’s daily routine in Biñan?
- Attended the four o’clock morning mass
- Went to school at 10 a.m.
- Returned home after 5 p.m.
What event occurred on January 20, 1872, involving Filipino soldiers?
About 200 Filipino soldiers and workers revolted in the Cavite arsenal.
Who were the three Filipino priests blamed for the Cavite mutiny?
- Fathers Mariano Gomez
- Fathers Jose Burgos
- Fathers Jacinto Zamora
What happened to the GOMBURZA priests on February 17, 1872?
They were executed by garrote at Bagumbayan.
What inspired Rizal to fight against Spanish tyranny?
The martyrdom of GOMBURZA.
What false charges were brought against Rizal’s mother?
Accused of trying to poison her brother, Jose Alberto.
How long was Teodora Alonso imprisoned?
Two and a half years.
Who defended Doña Teodora Alonso?
- Francisco de Marcaida
- Manuel Marzan
What is the original name of Ateneo de Manila?
Escuela Pia
Established in 1817 for poor boys in Manila.
Who helped Rizal gain admission to Ateneo?
Manuel Xerez Burgos
What were the reasons for Rizal’s initial refusal of admission to Ateneo?
- Late registration
- Small and sickly appearance
Why did Rizal adopt the surname ‘Rizal’?
The family name ‘Mercado’ was under suspicion by Spanish authorities.
Where did Rizal first board while studying at Ateneo?
Caraballo Street with a spinster named Titay
What was the Jesuit focus in their system of education?
- Character formation
- Discipline
- Religious instruction
What two empires were students divided into at Ateneo?
- Roman Empire (Internos)
- Carthaginian Empire (Externos)
What was the ranking system in class at Ateneo?
- Emperor
- Tribune
- Decurion
- Centurion
- Standard-Bearer
What type of uniform did Ateneo students wear?
Hemp-fabric trousers and striped cotton coats (rayadillo)
Who was Rizal’s first professor at Ateneo?
Father Jose Bech
What prize did Rizal win in his first year at Ateneo?
A religious picture for being the brightest pupil in his class
What was Rizal’s first favorite novel?
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Which book inspired Rizal during his studies in Ateneo?
Travels in the Philippines by Feodor Jagor
How many medals did Rizal win in his third year at Ateneo?
One medal (Latin)
What significant event happened on June 16, 1875, for Rizal?
He became an interno (boarder) at Ateneo
Who was Rizal’s favorite professor in his fourth year at Ateneo?
Padre Francisco de Paula Sanchez
How many medals did Rizal win in his fourth year at Ateneo?
Five medals
What is the significance of the name ‘Ateneo Municipal’?
It indicates the college’s status under the supervision of Spanish Jesuits.
