Selected writings of Rizal

Question 1

The essay talked about the glorious past of the Philippines, recounted the deterioration of the economy, and exposed the causes of the natives’ sufferings under the cruel Spanish Rule.

Answer 1

FILIPINAS DENTRO DE CIEN AÑOS

Question 2

Spain’s implementation of its military policies

Answer 2

Philippines

Question 3

Deterioration and disappearance of Filipino indigenous culture

Answer 3

A Century

Question 4

Passivity and submissiveness to the Spanish colonizers

Answer 4

Hence

Question 5

Socio-political essay that was a response to
the accusation of the Spanish authorities that
Filipinos are lazy

Answer 5

Indolence of the Filipino People

Question 6

• The Galleon Trade destroyed the previous links of the Philippines
  with the other countries in Asia and the Middle East
• The Spanish forced labor compelled the Filipinos to work in shipyards, roads and some other public works
• The crooked system of religion discouraged the natives from working hard by teaching them that it was easier for a poor man to enter heaven.
• The very high taxes were discouraging as a big part of natives’ earnings would only go to the officials and friars

Answer 6

Indolence (of the)

Question 7

• Many Filipinos became landless and wanderers because Spain did not defend them against pirates and foreign invaders
• The system of education offered by the colonizers was impractical as it was mainly about repetitive prayers…
• Gambling like cockfights was established, promoted, and explicitly practiced by Spanish government officials and friars themselves, especially during feast days.

Answer 7

Of the Filipino

Question 8

• The Spaniards were a bad example as negligent officials would come in late and leave
  their offices early and Spanish women were always followed by servants.

Answer 8

People

Question 9

• He expressed great joy and satisfaction over the battle of 20 young women for education
• The rejection of the spiritual authority of the friars
• The defense of private judgment
• Qualities Filipino mothers need to possess
• Filipino mothers should teach their children love of God, country and fellowmen
• Filipino mothers should be glad and honored, like Spartan mothers, to offer their sons in defense of their country
• Filipino women should know how to protect their dignity and honor

Answer 9

To the Young Women of Malolos