Prelims

Question 1

The Rizal Law seeks to accomplish the following:

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• To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism, for which our heroes lived and died.
• To encourage the application of such ideals in current social and personal problems and issues.
• To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal’s life, works, and writings.

Question 2

The Rizal Law is known as the

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Republic Act 1425

Question 3

was our first representative in the Spanish Cortes.

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Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

Question 4

In the old Royal Decree of Spain, a Filipino between 16 to 60 years old must render________days in a year.

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POLO Y SERVICIO

Question 5

Sen. Claro M. Recto sponsored the Rizal Law and became law on

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JUNE 12, 1956

Question 6

he believes that the novels are meant to inspire nationalism and patriotism.

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Sen. Claro M. Recto

Question 7

The Filipinos who became poor because of the economic boom brought about by the opening of the Philippines in international trade were called

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Indios

Question 8

The Rizal Law was aimed to promote

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civic conscience and duties

Question 9

Objective of the Rizal Law

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• Promote a sense of nationalism
• Develop moral character
• Develop civic conscience

Question 10

is a community of people that are believed to share a link with one another based on cultural practices, language, religion or belief system, and historical experience.

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NATION

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is a political entity that has sovereignty over defined territory. It has laws, taxation, government, and bureaucracy.

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STATE

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Are the elements of the state

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PEOPLE, TERRITORY, AND GOVERNMENT

Question 13

Jose Rizal was considered one of the most important Filipinos and was even declared a National hero by

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The Taft Commission

Question 14

he calls the place San Lazaro Island since March 16 is Saint Lazarus day

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Ferdinand Magellan

Question 15

Saint Lazarus day

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March 16

Question 16

Magellan reached CEBU which was ruled by

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Rajah Lapu lapu

Question 17

This is the first recorded blood compact in Philippine history. This was to seal the friendship between

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Magellan and Rajah Kulambo

Question 18

The first mass on Philippine soil is celebrated on

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LIMASAWA ISLAND

Question 19

After sailing to Cebu Island, Magellan enters a new blood compact with the local chieftain

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Rajah Humabon

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chieftain of Mactan, an island near Cebu

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Rajah Lapu lapu

Question 21

Spain sends a third expedition to the Philippines. This expedition never reaches the archipelago as three years are wasted in South America, trying to find a new route to the East. This expedition was under the leadership of

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Juan Cabot

Question 22

The fifth expedition sent by Spain to The Country. It is the first Spanish expedition starting from Mexico. It reaches Mindanao but on the way to Cebu Saavedra’s ship is carried by strong winds to the Moluccas. This expedition was under the command of

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MIGUEL LOPEZ DE LAGASPI