Rizal's Life, Family , Childhood and Early Education Flashcards
What is the whole name of Dr. Jose Rizal?
Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonso Realonda
When was Rizal born?
June 19, 1861
Where was Rizal born?
Calamba, Laguna
When was Rizal baptized?
June 22, 1861
What is Rizal’s nickname aside “Pepe”?
Ute
What time was Rizal born?
11:30 PM
Why did his family move to Calamba, Laguna?
Moved for farming
Who was the priest who baptized Rizal and told his mother to “take good care of this man because one day, he will be a great man”
Fr. Rufino Collantes
Who is Rizal’s godfather?
Fr. Pedro Casanas
What is the name of Rizal’s pet dog
Usman
What is the name of Rizal’s pet horse?
Alipato
Title of Rizal based on:
completed his medical course in Spain with the Degree of Licentiate in Medicine
Doctor
Title of Rizal based on:
San Jose (St. Joseph)
Jose
Title of Rizal based on:
Christian Calendar
Protacio
Title of Rizal based on:
from the word “Ricial” in Spanish which means a field where wheat, cut while still green sprouts again
Rizal
Title of Rizal based on:
means “Market”
Mercado
Title of Rizal based on:
“and-“
Y
Title of Rizal based on:
old surname of Rizal’s mother
Alonso
Title of Rizal based on:
used by Doña Teodora from the surname of her Godmother based on the culture at that time
Realonda
Why was the Mercado’s original house destroyed?
It was destroyed during the Japanese War
What was the only thing that survived from the original house of the Mercado’s?
the well
Where was Doña Teodora buried after her death?
Beside the well that remained from their original home
What was the social standing of the Mercado’s?
Middle class
The Mercado’s are easily the wealthiest in the area, why are they considered only middle class?
Due to oppression against Filipinos, the ruling Spaniards believed that only Spaniards are to be considered upper class