The Kartilya of the Katipunan Flashcards
It is the best-known of all Katipunan texts. The only printed document by the Katipunan to still be extant.
It was printed as a small pamphlet and distributed to the members of the Katipunan. The document served as the primary lesson for the members of the Katipunan.
Kartilya
Kartilya is derived from:
Cartilla, a Spanish primer used for grade schools
Kartilya consisted of:
- Teachings for new Katipuneros
- Guiding principles of the society
- Ends with a document of affirmation by the members’ to the KKK’s teachings
He established the Katipunan
Andres Bonifacio
A revolutionary society that espoused independence and freedom for the Philippines through force of arms.
Kataastaasang Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan (KKK)
KKK’s main objectives:
- Separation of the Philippines from Spain
- Development of Filipinos as citizens of their own nation once independence was achieved
When was the Katipunan founded?
July 7, 1892
Why was the Katipunan founded?
Bonifacio saw the futility of the efforts to the Reform Movement and propagandists, thus organized an underground movement against Spain.
A Katipunero who wrote a number of poems and essays for the society members
Emilio Jacinto
The recruitment process of the Katipunan followed the __________
Masonic initiation rites
KKK’s structure was based on
La Liga Filipina
Where and when was Emilio Jacinto born?
December 15, 1875, in Trozo Tondo, Manila
Jacinto’s parents:
- Mariano Jacinto, a bookkeeper
- Josefa Dizon
Jacinto’s education:
- Elementary education in private school
- Secondary education at the Colegio de San Juan de Letran
- Studied law at the University of Santo Tomas, but stopped when the Ph Revolution began in 1896
Jacinto joined the Katipunan in 1894 at 18 and took the symbolic name _____
Pingkian
Jacinto’s pen-name that he used to write literary works:
Dimas Ilaw
Jacinto also edited this Katipunan newspaper
Kalayaan
Jacinto’s other jobs:
- Secretary, fiscal, editor
- Later appointed by Bonifacio as adviser in 1897
Jacinto was wounded in _____ and was captured
Magdalena, Laguna
How was Jacinto released?
He managed to convince Spanish soldiers that he was a spy in their service after showing a military pass issued to a man he killed months ago
After his release, Jacinto hid in Manila and sent a letter to _____ in Malolos, Bulacan stating his plan to continue law studies at the Literary University of the Philippines.
Apolinario Mabini
Jacinto discontinued his law goals to fight against the Americans. He established his headquarters in ______, where he contracted _____
Majayjay, Malaria
Jacinto died on
April 6, 1899
