NEW: Life Abroad Flashcards
Rizal travelled to almost _____ countries and about _____ island cities
20, 40
Rizal’s main reason in leaving the Philippines:
To transfer to the Universidad Central de Madrid in Spain to finish his medicine course
On May 3, 1882, Rizal boarded this Spanish streamer to Spain
Salvadora
He used this name on Travel Documents
Jose Mercado
Who procured his passport?
Antonio Rivera, father of Leonor Rivera
He arrived in Barcelona, Spain, on this day
June 16, 1882
While in Barcelona, Rizal received 2 bad news:
- Cholera outbreak that ravaged Manila and the provinces
- Leonor’s unhappiness due to his absence
When did Rizal enroll into the Universidad Central de Madrid in Medicine
November 3, 1882
What else did he study aside from Medicine?
- Philosophy and Letters
- Painting and sculpture in the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando
- Took tutoring lessons in French and English
- Practiced fencing and shooting in the Hall of Arms of Sanz Carbonell
How was Rizal with money?
He lived frugally and budgeted his money wisely
On June 21, 1884, he conferred this degree
Licentiate in Medicine
By obtaining his Licentiate, he was qualified to practice Medicine and became a:
Physician
On his June 19, 1885, his 24th birthday, Rizal was awared this degree:
Licentiate in Philosophy and Letters
By obtaining this 2nd degree, he became qualified to become a:
Professor of humanities in any Spanish university
On November 1885, he went to _____ and lived there for 4 months
Paris
In Paris, he worked as an assistant to:
Dr. Louis de Wecket, a leading French opthalmologist
Outside working hours, Rizal would go to this painter’s studio and pose as a model
Juan Luna
On February 3, 1886, he left Paris for _____
Heidelberg, Germany
He was a member of this club because of his skill with the sport
Chess Player’s Club
Rizal worked at the University Eye Hospital under this German opthalmologist
Dr. Otto Becker
On November 1, 1886, Rizal left Dresden by train and reached this place
Berlin
5 Reasons Rizal went to Berlin:
- to increase his knowledge in opthalmology
- to broaden his studies of sciences and languages
- to observe Germany’s political and economic conditions
- to associate with German scientists and scholars**
- To publish Noli mi Tangere
Rizal met this famous German scientist-travel
Dr. Feodor Jagor
Dr. Jagor authored this book
Travels in the Philippines
In Berlin, he worked as an assistant under this doctor’s clinic
Dr. Schweigger
He attended lectures at the _____
University of Berlin
In Berlin, he took private lessons under French professor _____
Madame Lucie Cerdale
On May 13, 1887, Rizal and _____ travelled aboard a train for Letmeritz, Bohemia
Maximo Viola
On June 6, 1887, what sad news did Rizal and Viola hear upon reaching Geneva, Switzerland?
The Igorots of Northern Luzon were exhibited in the 1887 Madrid Exhibition and were mocked at by the Spanish
Why was Rizal determined to go home to the Philippines?
- To operate on his mother’s eyes
- To serve the Filipino people
- To determine the effects of Noli and his writings
- To inquire about Leonor Rivera
On July 3, 1887, Rizal boarded this steamer home to Manila
Djemnah
Rizal returned home to Calamba on:
August 8, 1887
What did Rizal establish in Calamba
Medical clinic
How long did he stay in Calamba
6 months
The Governor General who assigned a bodyguard for Rizal to prevent his harrassment
Gov. General Emilio Terrero (1885-1888)
A Spanish Lieutenant who served as Rizal’s bodyguard
Don Jose Taviel de Andrade
On February 1888, Rizal left Manila for _____ on board the _____
Hong Kong
Zafiro
He arrived in Hong Kong on:
February 8, 1888
A Spaniard commissioned by the Spanish authorities to spy on Rizal
Jose Sainz de Varonda
On February 22, 1888, Rizal left Hong Kong for _____
Japan
During his vacation to Yokohama, he had an intimate relationship with this woman
Seiko-San
On April 13, 1888, Rizal bparded the steamer Belgic bound for ______
United States
What happened when Rizal arrived at San Francisco Port on April 28, 1888?
Passengers were not allowed to land because the ship was placed under quarantine as it came from a cholera epidemic
Rizal’s Good Impression of America:
- America was progressive
- Americans were energetic and hard-working
- Beautiful cities
- Standard of living is high
- Better life opportunities for poor immigrants
Rizal’s Bad Impression of America:
- Racial prejudice
- Democracy and freedom were not practiced
- No true civil liberty
On May 25, 1888, he went to London and stayed at the home of:
Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor, a practicing lawyer
On February 15, 1889, he founded this fortnightly patriotic newspaper
Graciano Lopez Jaena
La Solidaridad
On September 21, 1889, Rizal founded this society during the Universal Exposition in Paris
Redencion de los Malayos (Redemption of the Malays)
On December 11, 1888, he went to visit his compatriots in Spain
Marcelo H. Del Pilar and Mariano Ponce
On December 31, 1888, this patriotic society was established and inaugurated wherein Rizal was honorary president
La Solidaridad
Rizal wrote to _____ of his determination to go home because of his family’s suffering
Mariano Ponce
Rizal asked him to serve as the lawyer in the land case that was appealed by the Rizals to the Supreme Court
Marcelo H. del Pilar
Rizal received a letter from ____ about her coming marriage to an Englishman
Leonor Rivera
Rizal’s happiest Yuletide celebration because of his family’s reunion
December 24, 1891
On March 7, 1892, why did Rizal go to Sandakan?
To negotiate with British authories for the establishment of a Filipino colony, which was a success
Rizal wished to confer with Governor Despujol regarding this project
Borneo Colonizatio Project
He wished to establish this society in Manila but it fell through
La Liga Filipina
He gave these letters inscirbed with “To be Opened After my Death” to this man for safekeeping.
Dr. Marques
The first premonitional letter was addressed to _____, the second to _____.
Riza’s family and friends
The Filipinos
Why was Rizal arrested by Gov. Gen. Despujol?
Leaflets were allegedly found in his sister’s Lucia’s pillowcases from Hong Kong.
Incriminatory leaflets that were satire againt the rich Dominican friars who amassed fabulous riches contrary to their view of Poverty.
Pobres Frailes (Poor Friars)
Authored the satirical leaflets
Fr. Jacinto
Printed the satirical leaflets:
Imprenta de los Amigos del Pais, Manila
Rizal stayed in this prison for nine days before being deported
Fort Santiago
On July 15, 1892, Rizal was deported to:
Dapitan
