Rizal Last Years Flashcards

1
Q

What event did Rizal found upon returning to the Philippines?

A

La Liga Filipina

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2
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What was the aim of La Liga Filipina?

A

To unite Filipinos and prepare them for self-rule.

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3
Q

How was La Liga Filipina perceived by Spanish authorities?

A

As a potential threat to Spanish colonial rule.

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4
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What realization did Rizal have regarding Filipino expatriates in Spain?

A

He witnessed a decline in their commitment.

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5
Q

What did Rizal believe was necessary for the Philippines?

A

Building a civic community and cultivating virtues among Filipinos.

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6
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What happened to La Liga Filipina after Rizal’s arrest?

A

It was shut down.

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7
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Where was Rizal exiled after his arrest?

A

Dapitan.

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8
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What did Dapitan provide Rizal with?

A

A space for self-reflection.

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9
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What did Rizal reassess during his time in Dapitan?

A

The importance of faith and morality in nation-building.

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10
Q

According to Rizal, what did Filipinos need before achieving independence?

A

They needed to cultivate virtue.

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11
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What was the legacy of Rizal’s sacrifice?

A

Inspiring Filipinos towards a just and peaceful society, marking a turning point in the independence movement.

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12
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What services did Rizal provide for free to the poor in Dapitan?

A

Medical care

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13
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What civic projects did Rizal initiate to improve Dapitan?

A

Installation of streetlamps and creation of a water reservoir

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14
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Apart from his medical practice, what other activities did Rizal engage in?

A

Farming and commerce

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15
Q

What aspects of local life did Rizal study and document in Dapitan?

A

Local languages and wildlife

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16
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What did Rizal teach a group of boys in Dapitan?

A

Various subjects and skills

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17
Q

What values did Rizal emphasize in his teachings?

A

Bravery, toughness, and daring

18
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According to Rizal, why were these qualities necessary?

A

For national progress

19
Q

What does “Hymn to Talisay” reflect?

A

The values instilled in Rizal’s students

20
Q

Who were Rizal’s contributions in Dapitan aimed to benefit?

A

The entire town of Dapitan

21
Q

How did Rizal view his acts of service in Dapitan?

A

As a form of citizenship and social solidarity

22
Q

How did Rizal’s life in Dapitan exemplify his ideals?

A

More than his novels

23
Q

How does Rizal feel about his past in “Mi Retiro”?

A

Finds it comforting and a source of strength.

24
Q

What does Rizal regret in “Mi Retiro”?

A

Focusing on political battles in Europe and neglecting his youthful ideals.

25
Q

What do Rizal’s “dreams of rose and gold” represent?

A

His youthful idealism for the Philippines.

26
Q

Where do these dreams reemerge, according to the poem?

A

In Dapitan, offering consolation and hope.

27
Q

How do Rizal’s dreams of rose and gold influence his actions in Dapitan?

A

They form the foundation for his educational philosophy at Talisay.

28
Q

What role does Dapitan play in Rizal’s life, according to the poem?

A

It provides a space for reflection and renewal, allowing him to refocus on his core beliefs.

29
Q

What opportunity does Dapitan offer Rizal?

A

It offers him a chance to contribute to his country through education.

30
Q

What does the poem “Mi Retiro” reveal about Rizal?

A

His inner struggles and doubts. Shows the evolution of his thinking and priorities.

31
Q

What enduring faith does Rizal express in “Mi Retiro”?

A

His faith in the potential of the Philippines.

32
Q

What were Rizal’s initial views on revolution?

A

He advocated for peaceful reforms.

33
Q

Why did Rizal initially oppose immediate independence?

A

He believed it could lead to tyranny.

34
Q

Why did Rizal eventually recognize revolution as inevitable?

A

Due to the historical context and mounting grievances.

35
Q

What was the aim of Rizal’s Liga Filipina?

A

To create a unified and prosperous Filipino nation through political development.

36
Q

How did Rizal propose achieving independence through the Liga Filipina?

A

Through political development and education, not violence.

37
Q

How did Rizal defend himself against accusations?

A

He denied involvement in Bonifacio’s revolt and claimed the Liga aimed for reforms within Spanish rule.

38
Q

What did Rizal argue was the cause of uprisings in the Philippines?

A

Historical grievances, not his ideas.

39
Q

How was Rizal’s execution viewed by some Filipinos?

A

As a threat to Spanish colonial rule and as a dreamer for his non-violent approach.

40
Q

What was the impact of Rizal’s execution on his legacy?

A

It solidified his status as a national hero.