Rizal's Flashcards
Who was Rizal’s first teacher?
Teodora Alonso
Name the first three tutors of Rizal.
- Maestro Celestino
- Maestro Lucas Padua
- Leon Monroy
Where did Rizal study early in his education?
Binan, Laguna
Which uncle helped develop Rizal’s artistic abilities?
Tio Jose Alberto
Which uncle focused on Rizal’s physical development?
Tio Manuel
Which uncle instilled a love for books in Rizal?
Tio Gregorio
What was the original name of Ateneo before it was changed?
Escuela Pia
Who initially refused Rizal admission to Ateneo?
Fr. Magin Fernando
Why was Rizal initially refused admission to Ateneo?
*He was ‘undersized’ for his age
*Lower social status
Who interceded for Rizal to gain admission to Ateneo?
Fr. Xerxes Burgos
How were students divided at Ateneo?
- Internos (Romans)
- Externos (Carthaginians)
What was Rizal’s rank in his first year at Ateneo?
Initially placed at the end but progressed to emperor
Who was Rizal’s first teacher in Ateneo?
Fr. Jose Bech
What did Rizal’s mother experience during his early education?
Imprisonment due to a poisoning accusation and for refusing to use her Spanish surname
Who was Rizal’s landlady in his second year at Ateneo?
Dona Pepay
What was Rizal’s first favorite book?
The Count of Monte Cristo
What significant achievement did Rizal accomplish in his fourth year at Ateneo?
Topped the class with 5 medals
What extracurricular activities was Rizal involved in at Ateneo?
- Secretary of Marian Congregation
- Academy of Spanish Lit
- Academy of Natural Sciences
- Painting lessons with Agustin Saez
- Sculpture lessons with Romualdo de Jesus
Who was Rizal’s first love?
Segunda Katigbak
Why did Rizal’s father disapprove of Miss L?
He did not like her family
Who was known as ‘Taimis’ and was engaged to Rizal?
Leonor Rivera
What was Rizal’s first course at UST?
Philosophy and Letters
Which subject did Rizal eventually transfer to at UST?
Medicine
What did Rizal achieve at the age of 17 related to engineering?
He passed the surveying course (Master Surveyor)
What literary work won Rizal a silver pen in 1879?
To the Filipino Youth
What was the theme of Rizal’s literary piece ‘The Council of the Gods’?
An allegory based on Greek mythology
What was the name of the secret society of Filipino students at UST?
Companerismo
Did Rizal seek his parent’s approval to study abroad?
No
What was Rizal’s secret mission while studying abroad?
To observe the lives, cultures, laws, and governments of European countries
What name did Rizal use when he left for Spain?
Jose Mercado
On what date did Rizal leave for Spain?
May 3, 1864
How long did Rizal stay in Singapore before transferring to another ship?
2 days
Rizal’s lover nicknamed “orang”, she was the daughter of Rizal’s landlord at UST
Leonor Valenzuela
winning piece in the literary competition to commemorate the 4th centennial anniversary of Cervantes
The Council of the Gods (1880)
What was the name of the other school that Rizal applied for besides Ateneo
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
