PHILIPPINE NATIONALISM Flashcards
the national hero of the Philippines, is not only admired for possessing
intellectual brilliance but also for taking a stand and resisting the Spanish colonial
government.
Dr. José Rizal
While his death sparked a revolution to overthrow the tyranny, _____ will
always be remembered for his compassion towards the Filipino people and the country
Dr. José Rizal
had been very vocal against the Spanish government, but in a peaceful and
progressive manner. For him, “the pen was mightier than the sword.” And through his
writings, he exposed the corruption and wrongdoings of government officials as well as
the Spanish friars.
Dr. José Rizal
contributed essays, poems, allegories, and editorials to the
Spanish newspaper, La Solidaridad. Most of his writings, both in his essays and editorials,
centered on individual rights and freedom, specifically for the Filipino people. As part of
his reforms, he even called for the inclusion of the Philippines to become a province of
Spain.
Rizal in Barcelona
among his best works, two novels stood out from the rest
Noli Me Tangere (Touch me Not)
El Filibusterismo(The Reign of Greed)
In both novels, _____ harshly criticized the Spanish colonial rule in the country and
exposed the ills of Philippine society at the time. And because he wrote about the
injustices and brutalities of the Spaniards in the country, the authorities banned Filipinos
from reading the controversial books. Yet they were not able to ban it completely.
Rizal
Upon his return to the Philippines, Rizal formed a progressive organization called the __
____ ________
La Liga FIlipina
This civic movement advocated social reforms through legal means. Now
Rizal was considered even more of a threat by the Spanish authorities (alongside his
novels and essays), which ultimately led to his exile in Dapitan in northern ________
Mindanao
While in ________, Rizal
built a school, hospital, and water system. He also taught farming and worked on
agricultural projects such as using abaca to make ropes
Dapitan
In 1896, Rizal was granted leave by then ________ - ________ ______, after volunteering to
travel to ____ to serve as doctor to yellow fever victims
Governor - General Blanco
Cuba
But at that time, the _________ had a full-blown revolution and Rizal was accused of being associated with the secret militant society
Katipunan
On his way to Cuba, he was arrested in Barcelona and sent
back to ________ to stand for trial before the court martial.
Manila
Rizal was charged with _______,
__________, and _________ – and therefore, sentenced to death by firing squad.
sedition, conspiracy, and rebellion
Days before his execution, Rizal bid farewell to his motherland and countrymen through
one of his final letters, entitled __ ______ _____ or My Last Farewell.
Mi Último Adiós
(My Last Farewell)
Dr. José Rizal was executed on the morning of ________ __, ____, in what was then called __________ (now referred to as Luneta).
December 30, 1896
Bagumbayan
