Rizal's Education : Primary to Higher Flashcards
1
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Aside from Trinidad, which among Jose’s siblings weren’t able to finish school?
A
Paciano
2
Q
In the Spanish era, how many years were primary school?
A
1 - 3 years
3
Q
In the Spanish era, how many years were high school?
A
5 years
4
Q
Aside from Native Spaniards, who were able to access education?
A
Illustrados (Wealthy Filipinos)
5
Q
What were the main focus of education during the Spanish era?
A
Religion
6
Q
Was the schools at that time co-ed?
A
No, it was separated by gender
7
Q
Who was Jose’s first teacher?
A
His mother, Doña Teodora
8
Q
What did his mother taught him?
A
To read, write, all about poetry, math, and prayers
9
Q
At what age did Rizal learn to read?
A
Age 5
10
Q
Who were Jose’s three private tutors?
A
- Maestro Celestino
- Maestro Lucas Padua
- Leon Monroy
11
Q
Among Jose’s tutors, who was the family friend (former classmate of Don Francisco), and stayed in their house?
A
Maestro Leon Monroy
12
Q
When did Rizal went to Biñan to study?
A
June 1969
13
Q
Who took Jose to Biñan for his primary education?
A
Paciano
14
Q
With whom did Rizal stay with during his stay at Biñan?
A
His Tiya Isabel
15
Q
What form of transportation did they use to go to Biñan?
A
Carromata (kalesa)
16
Q
Where was Jose’s primary school located?
A
At Maestro Justiniano’s house
17
Q
Who was Jose’s first formal teacher?
A
Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz
18
Q
What type of punishment did Maestro Cruz use?
A
Corporal punishment
19
Q
Who was Pedro?
A
Jose’s bully, Maestro Cruz’s son
20
Q
What type of bullying did Pedro do to Jose?
A
Wrestling
21
Q
What type of bullying did Andres Salandanan do to Jose?
A
Arm wrestling
22
Q
Why was Jose bullied?
A
His classmates were jealous of him
23
Q
At what rank did Jose finish his primary school?
A
Valedictorian
24
Q
With the addition of the corporal punishment, what subjects were taught to Jose by Maestro Cruz? (4R’s)
A
4R’s: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Religion
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* At what time did he attend mass?
4AM
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* What did Jose go to orchard for?
To find mabolo to eat
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* After going to the orchard, what did he do?
Eat breakfast
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* What time was his classes start?
10AM
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* After his class at 10AM, what did he do?
Lunch break
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* After lunch break, what time did his classes resume?
2PM
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* At what time did he go home?
5PM
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* After going back home, what did he do?
Study lessons/Draw a little
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* After studying/drawing once he goes home from school, what did he do?
Eat supper
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* After supper, what does he do?
Pray
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* After praying once he already had supper, what did he do if the moon was particularly bright that night?
Play in the street
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Jose's Daily Life in Biñan:
* After playing in the street, what did he do?
Sleep
37
Why did Jose not use Mercado as a last name?
Due to Paciano's association with the three priests (GomBurZa)
38
What was the two reason why Jose almost didn't make it to Ateneo?
1) He was short
2) Late enrollee
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What was Ateneo's former name?
Escuela Pia
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What was the rival school of Ateneo?
San Juan de Letran
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When was Ateneo established?
1817
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Was Ateneo a co-ed school that time?
No, it was boys' only
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Who supervised the Ateneo back then?
The Jesuits
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In Ateneo, students were divided into two groups which are?
- Roman
- Carthaginian
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Empire/division in Ateneo consisting of internos (boarders)
- Roman
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Empire/division in Ateneo consisting of externos (non-boarders)
Carthaginian
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5 Ranks in Ateneo?
1. Emperor
2. Tribune
3. Decurion
4. Centurion
5. Standard bearer
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Between Roman and Carthaginian, which did Jose belong in?
Both
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At what rank did Jose land in his years in Ateneo?
He was emperor from 1st to 5th yr
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6 of Jose's teachers in Ateneo?
1. Father Jose Bech
2. Francisco de Paula Sanchez
3. Jose Villaclara
4. Mineves
5. Don Agustino Saez
6. Romualdo de Jesus
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One of Jose's teachers in Ateneo:
* a man with mood swings and somewhat of a lunatic and of an uneven humor
* Jose hated this teacher most
Father Jose Bech
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One of Jose's teachers in Ateneo:
* upright, earnest, and caring teacher whom Rizal considered as his best professor
Francisco de Paula Sanchez
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One of Jose's teachers in Ateneo:
* guided Jose in drawing, and painting
Don Agustino Saez
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One of Jose's teachers in Ateneo:
* instructed Rizal in sculpture
Romualdo de Jesus
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What was the reason why Jose did not enjoy his summer on his first year in ateneo?
Because his mother was in prison during that time
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What was the title that Jose have after graduating from Ateneo?
Pride of the Jesuits
57
Why was his mother against him continuing college?
Because of what happened with the three priests (GomBurZa)
58
Who wrote his recommendation to get him to Madrid?
His former professors
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Why did he go to UST for college?
It was the only college/university at that time
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Who managed UST during that time?
Dominicans which were stricter and racists
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What was Jose's first course/program?
Philosophy and Letters
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At what year did Jose switch courses/programs and what was the course/program he switched to?
2nd year, Medicine (Pre-Med)
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Why did Jose chose Philosophy and Letters as his first course?
**1) It was what his father would've wanted for him**
2) he failed to seek the advice of the rector of the Ateneo, Father Ramon Pablo
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What made Jose switch courses in his second year?
1. Father Ramon Pablo, rector of the Ateneo, had advised him to pursue the course
2. His mother had failing eyesight (cataract) and he thought he owed it to her to become a doctor and cure her condition
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Did he excel in his first course?
Yes
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Did he excel in his second course?
No
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Why did he not excel at his 2nd course?
1. The Dominican professors were hostile to him
2. Filipino students suffered discrimination (e.g. in laboratory classes, they weren't even allowed to touch the equipment, hence their grades being affected)
3. The method of instruction at UST was obsolete and repressive
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When did Jose enroll in Universidad Central de Madrid?
November 3, 1882
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How many courses did Jose take in Madrid?
2
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What courses did Jose take in Madrid?
He took double courses:
1. Philosophy and Letters
2. Medicine
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When did Jose get a degree of Licentiate in Medicine?
June 21, 1884
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Jose finished his studies in Madrid in two years, why is that?
1. He only has a student visa
2. he was determined, focused, and patient
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Why did he not get awarded his Doctor's diploma?
1. Unable to submit his thesis required for diploma
2. Unable to pay the corresponding fees
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Did Jose's parents (particularly his mother) knew of his departure to Spain? How did he manage to go?
They did not as his mother would likely have disapproved his decision to leave the Philippines. Paciano give him his blessing
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At what age did Jose learned the alphabet and Catholic prayers
Age 3
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Private tutors of Rizal:
* tutor in Spanish and Latin and classmate of Don Francisco Mercado
Maestro Leon Monroy
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What was the system of writing during the Spanish Regime?
Latin Alphabet
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How did Rizal primarily educated himself?
Primarily educated himself in the family library and through conversation with family and friends.
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Upon joining Ateneo, what was Jose's living status?
Externo
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Method of instruction in Ateneo?
Ratio Studiorium
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His 3 subjects in his first year in Ateneo?
Latin- Excellent
Spanish Excellent
Greek-Excellent
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His 3 subjects in his 2nd yr in Ateneo?
Spanish Excellent
Greek-Excellent
World Geography- Excellent
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His 4 subjects in his 3rd yr in Ateneo?
Latin- Excellent
Spanish Excellent
World History -Excellent
History of Spain and Philippines- Excellent
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His 3 subjects in his 4th yr in Ateneo?
Rhetoric and Poetry - Excellent
Geometry -Excellent
Trigonometry- Excellent
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His 6 subjects in his 5th yr in Ateneo?
* Philosophy 1-Excellent
* Philosophy 2- Excellent Mineralogy/Chemistry - Excellent
* Physics -Excellent
* Botany - Excellent
* Zoology-Excellent
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His 7 subjects in his 1st yr in UST
* Cosmology - Sobresaliente
* Metaphysics - Sobresaliente
* Theodicy - Sobresaliente
* History and Philosophy - Sobresaliente
* Advanced Physics - Approvechado
* Advanced Chemistry - Sobresaliente
* Advanced Natural History - Approvechado
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Legends in grades: Sobresaliente
excellent
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Legends in grades: Notable, Aprovechado
very good
89
Legends in grades: bueno
good
90
Legends in grades: aprovado
passed
