(Prelims) Rizal’s Life, Family, Childhood & Early Education Flashcards
full name of Jose Rizal
Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonso Realonda
when was Jose Rizal born
June 19, 1861
where was Jose born
Calamba, Laguna
“calamba” came from what word
kalan-banga = clay stove
banga = water jar
when was Jose baptized
June 22, 1861
who baptized Jose
Father Rufino Collantes
who was the priest that was the godfather of Jose
Father Pedro Casanas
Jose’s family are in what type of social class
inquilinos
what was name Jose often calles
Dr. Jose P. Rizal
what was Jose’s dream profession
farmer, priest, teacher, lawyer
Why did Jose became a doctor
to cure his mother’s cataract
this is a common name in Spain and Philippines
Jose
was the dominant religion in the Philippines in this era
Catholicism
Jose’s name was from which saint
St. Joseph
what was Jose’s second name
Protacio
who was the saint and martyr where Jose’s name was gotten from
Jose Protacio
what was the second surname of Jose’s family
Rizal
what does their surname “Rizal” means
Spanish word “Ricial” meaning green fields or Luntiang Kabukiran
T or F: Jose thinks that he is the only one with the Rizal surname because he was adopted
True
T or F: Rizal’s brother, Paciano, was friends with Father Jose P. BUrgos from GomBurZa
True
T or F: Jose’s family does not pay attention to their ‘Rizal’ surname
True
original surname of the family
Mercado
means “and” in a name
Y
was the old surname of Jose’s mother
Alonso
Used by Dona Teodora from the surname of her Godmother
Realonda
ancestral house of the family
Rizal’s Old house in Calamba
how many storey is Jose’s original home
2
what was the first floor of the original house made of
solid stone
what was the second floor of the original house mad of
wood
what was the roof of the original house made of
red tiles
what can be seen from the original home of Jose
church
when was the family’s original house destroyed
World war 2
who was the president when the Rizal shrine was built
Elpidio Quirino
T or F: the Rizal shrine in Calamba composed of furniture and materials that are replica of the original
True
where was the budget for the construction of the Rizal shrine from
student donations
when did Rizal’s shrine opened to the public
1950s
who attended the inauguration of Rizal’s shrine?
Trinidad (Rizal’s sister)
what was the color of the replica house
green because his father was a farmer
who was Rizal’s great great grandfather on his father’s side
Domingo Lamco
he was a chinese trader and merchant who was Rizal’s ancestor
Domingo Lamco
why did Domingo Lamco didn’t return to China
due to an outbreak of a certain disease
She was Rizal’s ancestor from his father who came from a wealthy Chinese family
Ines Dela Rosa
she married Domingo Lamco
Ines Dela Rosa
he was the son of Domingo Lamco and Ines Dela Rosa
Francisco Mercado
T or F: to avoid conflict from the Spaniards Francisco’s father did not change his surname to “Mercado”
False - nagpalit si idol
She was a pure filipina who married Francisco Mercado
Cirila Bernacha
He was the grandfather of Rizal who was the son of Francisco Mercado
Juan Mercado
he became an alcade-mayor for 3 times
Juan Mercado
where did Juan Mercado became alkalde-mayor
Binan, Laguna
Juan Mercado’s wife
Cirila Alejandrino
how many children did Juan Mercado and CIrila Alejandrino have
13
Who was Rizal’s father
Don Francisco Mercado
who was Rizal’s great great grandfather who was Japanese
Eugenio Ursua
She married Eugenio Ursua
Benigna
daughter of Eugenio and Benigna
Regina Ursua
husband of Regina Ursua
Manuel De Quintos
what is the nationality and work of Regina Ursua’s husband
half-chinese lawyer
daughter or Regina and Manuel de Quintos
Brigida
husband of Brigida
Lorenzo Alberto Alonzo
what was Brigida’s husband’s nationality
Half-spanish, half-mestizo
how many children did Brigida and Lorenzo had
5
who was Rizal’s mother
Dona Teodora Alonzo
what trait did Rizal inherit from his Malayan ancestors
love for freedom and love to travel
What trait did Rizal inherit from his chinese ancestors
seriousness, frugality and patience
what trait did Rizal inherit from his Spanish ancestors
elegance
T or F: not both of Rizal’s parents are educated
False - both educated
T or F: both his parents came from a wealthy family
true
he was a teniente gobernadorcillo in Calamba
Don Francisco Mercado
what was Don Francisco Mercado’s nickname
Tiniente Kiko
what course did Don Francisco Mercado finish
Philosophy
where did Don Francisco Mercado study during college
College of San Jose, Manila
when did Rizal’s parent marry
June 28, 1848
when was Dona Teodora Alonso born
November 8, 1826
Dona Teodora Alonso was also known as
Lolay
who was Rizal’s mother
Dona Teodora Alonso
T or F: Rizal’s mother was also his first teacher
True
T or F: Rizal’s mother was able to finish college in an all girls school
True
what age did Rizal learn to read and write
5 y/o
in what aspects was Rizal’s mother good at
- math
- cooking
- literature
- music
- poetry
who was Rizal’s sibling that was the oldest
Saturnina
who was Rizal’s second mother
Saturnina
what was Saturnina’s nickname
Neneng
who provided Rizal with basic education along with their mother
Saturnina
He was Rizal’s only brother
Paciano
how was Paciano addressed
Nor Paciano (Senor Paciano)
sibling of Rizal who was a farmer
Paciano
who was Rizal’s sibling that was a huge influence in his decisions
Paciano
T or F: Paciano did not stop studying after the GomBurZa died
False - nagstop siya
when did Paciano join the KKK
after Rizal died
what was Paciano’s role in KKK
general combatant
how old was Paciano was when he died
79
Rizal’s sister who helped in financing his education
Narcisa
who was Rizal’s sibling that can recite Rizal’s poem by memory
Narcisa
what was Narcisa’s nickname
Sisa
most accomodating sister of Rizal
Narcisa
most confident sister of Rizal
Olympia
Rizal’s sister whom Rizal loved to tease
Olympia
also known as Pia
Olympia
Rizal’s sibling who was a teacher
Olympia
sister of Rizal who married Mariano Herbosa
Lucia
she was charged of inciting the Calamba townsfolk not to pay rent
Lucia
T or F: Lucia and some of the Rizal family members were deported out of Calamba
True
most trusted sibling of Rizal
Maria
Maria is also known as?
Iyang
T or F: Lucia was the one Rizal talked to about marrying Josephine Bracken
False - si Maria yun
T or F: all of the members of the Rizal Family agrees with the marriage of Rizal and Josephine
False - nagdisagree most
was Rizal’s favorite sister
Concepcion
also known as Concha
Concepcion
how old did Rizal’s sister, Concha, die
3 y/o
T or F: Rizal died after Concha died
True
Rizal’s sister who has a disease
Josefa
what was Josefa’s disease
epilepsy
what is Josefa’s nickname
Pangoy
Rizal’s sister who kept his last poem
Trinidad
also known as Trining
Trinidad
she was the las to live among Rizal’s siblings
Trinidad
what is the title of Rizal’s poem that was kept safe by his sister
Mi Ultimo Adios (My Last Farewell)
was said to be the daughter of Saturnina
Soledad
T or F: Soledad was adopted by Rizal’s parents to prevent further misunderstandings
True
T or F: Saturnina fell inlove with their cousin
False - sa tito niya
T or F: Rizal’s parents didn’t belie the quote, “spare the rod and spoil the child”
False - naniniwala sila
what traits did Rizal inherit from his father
- Hardworking
- strong-willed
- independent
- sense of dignity
- self-respect
- bravery
- self-sacrifice
what traits did Rizal inherit from his mother
- dreamer
- passion for arts
- literature
T or F: Rizal loves animals
True
T or F: he enjoys the nature
True
T or F: Rizal’s mother was imprisoned after Rizal graduated from college
False - when he was still a Freshman
how long was Rizal’s mother imprisoned
2 1/2 years
what was the reason for Rizal’s mother’s imprisonment
poisoning of her sister-in-law
how was Dona Teodora freed from prison
Soledad’s dancing skills
who was Rizal’s uncle who developed his artistic skills
Uncle Jose Alberto
who was Rizal’s uncle who influenced him to strengthen his body
Uncle Manuel
who was Rizal’s uncle who influenced him to read books
Uncle Gregorio
