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
What is the Spanish term for middle class?
Principalia
Why did the Mercado’s move to/stayed in Calamba?
Good location, near palengke/market, rich neighborhood
What was Rizal’s roof made of?
Red tiles
What is the 2nd floor of the Mercado’s home made out of? What did they use it for?
Capiz (wood). It is their living quarters; there is a library, rooms, and this is where they eat
What was the 1st floor of the Mercado’s home made out of? What did they use it for?
It is made out of stone. It is not used as a living quarters, but Doña Teodora used it for her business.
What was the color of the rebuild home and why that color?
It was green due to the Mercados being a family of farmers
What are the 6 ethnicities that make up Rizal’s ancestry?
- Negrito
- Chinese
- Spanish
- Indonesian
- Malay
- Japanese
Which side of Rizal’s family is the rich and merchant side?
Paternal family
Which side of Rizal’s family did his Japanese lineage come from?
Maternal
In Rizal’s paternal side of the family, who is the rich/Chinese one?
Domingo Lamco
Which ethnicity among Rizal’s lineage: inherited his love for freedom and love to travel.
Malayan
Which ethnicity among Rizal’s lineage: serious, frugality, patience
Chinese
Which ethnicity among Rizal’s lineage: elegance
Spanish
Which among his siblings:
* nickname: Neneng
* 1850 - 1913
* generous
* 1st child
Saturnina
Which among his siblings:
* His only brother
* nicknamed “Uto”
* 1851 - 1930
* 2nd father to Rizal
* member of the KKK
* executed
* 2nd child
Paciano
Which among his siblings:
* “Sisa”
* 1852 - 1939
* 3rd child
Narcissa
Which among his siblings:
* Teacher
* “Ypia”
* married
* died due to childbirth
* 1855 - 1887
* 4th child
Olympia
Which among his siblings:
* The only one without a nickname
* 5th child
* 1857 - 1919
Lucia
Which among his siblings:
* “Ibyang”
* closes to Rizal since they are consecutive child (magkasunod)
* 6th child
* 1859 - 1945
Maria
Which among his siblings:
* “Concha”
* died at the age of 3
* 8th child
* 1862 - 1865
Concepcion
Which among his siblings:
* “Panggoy”
* had epilepsy
* died unmarried
* 1865 - 1945
* 9th child
Josefa
Which among his siblings:
* “Trining”
* custodian of Mi Ultimo Dios (which Rizal had hidden in a lamp then given to her)
* 1868 - 1951
* 10th child
Trinidad
Which among his siblings:
* “Choleng”
* 11th child
* rumored to be the “stain” of the family
* Rumored to be the child of Saturnina and their maternal uncle when she was just 18 years old
Soledad
Did Rizal’s parent spoiled their children? Why and why not?
No, they were strict and trained their children to love God, to behave well, to be obedient and to respect people. When got into mischief, they were given good spanking because they believed that “spare the rod and spoil the child.
Which parents did Rizal inherited being hardworking, strong willed, independent, sense of dignity, self-respect, bravery, self-sacrifice,
His father, Francisco Mercado
Which parents did Rizal inherited being a dreamer, passion for arts and literature,
His mother, Teodora Alonso
Social class hierarchy during that time, from top to bottom (5)
- Peninsulares
- Insulares
- Principalia/Middle Class
- Sangley (Chinese)
- Indios
Rizal had an “Aya,” what does that mean?
Yaya or caretaker
Doña Teodora was imprisoned for 2 and a half years. What was the reason?
Falsely accused of attempted food poisioning
Accused by her SIL that Teodora poisoned her own brother (Rizal’s uncle)
When did Rizal started sketching?
At the age of 5
When did Rizal learn the alphabet?
At the age of 3
When Rizal was younger he used to be punished almost everyday by his primary teacher Maestro Justiniano Cruz. Why?
His classmate, Pedro, always bullied him. Rizal was a smart student, so out of jealousy, his classmates always put him in trouble, thus being punished by his teacher almost everyday
4 of Rizal’s mentor
- Doña Teodora
- Maestro Celestino
- Lucas Padua
- Leon Monroy
3 uncles who have influenced rizal?
- Uncle Jose Alberto
- Uncle Manuel
- Uncle Gregorio
This uncle influenced Rizal by developing his artistic talents
Uncle Jose Alberto
This uncle influenced Rizal by developing his physique
Uncle Manuel
This uncle influenced Rizal by instilling in the mind of Rizal that it is not easy to obtain something until you put effort into it
Uncle Gregorio
Aside from his parents, his mentors, and three uncles, who is the person who influenced Rizal?
Paciano
Who is the maternal great great grandfather of Rizal who was of Japanese descent?
Eugenio Ursua
Where was Rizal’s primary school where his mentor was Maestro Justiniano Aquino
Biñan, Laguna
Doña Teodora is also known for her nickname…?
Lolay
Jose’s Sibling:
later on became a general of the Philippine Revolution
Paciano
Jose’s Sibling:
helped financing Jose’s studies in Europe (along with Saturnina)
Narcisa
Jose’s Sibling:
served as the mediator between Jose and Segunda Katigbak as Segunda was her classmate in college
Olympia
Rizal’s first love?
Segunda Katigbak
Jose’s Sibling:
charged of inciting the Calamba townsfolk not to pay land rent and causing unrest. Her husband died during the cholera pandemic
Lucia
Jose’s Sibling:
It was her to whom Jose talked about wanting to marry Josephine Bracken
Maria
Jose’s Sibling:
It was with this sister that Jose felt the beauty of sisterly love
Concepion/Concha
Jose’s Sibling:
joined the katipunan, safeguarded secret papers and documents
Josefa
Decree that changed Filipino natives’ surnames
Claveria Decree of 1849
