The Younger Years of Rizal Flashcards
Rizal’s childhood home in Calamba, known as the ___________ or ____________ is a historical site preserved in his honor.
“Rizal Shrine” or “Rizal’s Ancestral House,”
Rizal’s house is a two-story _________ (stone house) and is located near the _________. Rizal’s formative years in this house were marked by a nurturing environment that valued education, culture, and Filipino heritage. The surrounding countryside and Calamba’s natural beauty also left a lasting impression on Rizal, inspiring his love for nature and the Philippines.
Bahay na Bato
Calamba Church
Aside from his mother, Rizal also received guidance and advice from his uncles in the mother side which is (3)
Jose Alberto Alonso,
Gregorio Alberto Alonso,
Manuel Alberto Alonso
At the age of _______, Rizal moved to _______, Laguna, where he continued his formal education under __________. He recognized Rizal’s exceptional intellect and introduced him to more advanced subjects.
Rizal firmly believed that education is not a mere obligation but rather an invaluable investment that leads us towards a brighter future.
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Binan
Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz
In 1872, at the age of _____, Jose Rizal moved to Manila and enrolled at ____________
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Ateneo Municipal de Manila (now Ateneo de Manila University).
During the 19th century, ________ was known as one of the most renowned universities in the Philippines that offered secondary education. Rizal excelled in his studies here and received numerous awards and honors for his academic achievements, including medals in poetry and oratory. His education at this university exposed him to broader ideas and philosophical influences that would shape his nationalist and reformist ideals.
Ateneo
Jose Rizal’s exposure to Filipino culture and traditions began at an early age through his ________. She told him stories of Filipino legends, folklore, and the struggles of their ancestors. These stories instilled in him a deep sense of pride in his Filipino heritage and a desire to preserve and uplift Filipino culture.
mother, Teodora Alonzo
__________ introduced him to European literature and philosophical ideas that expanded his intellectual horizons.
His teachers at Ateneo
At Ateneo, he formed friendships with Filipino and Spanish classmates, some of whom shared his aspirations for reform and justice.
Rizal was only around ____ years old at the time of the execution of Gomburza, which was an event that had a profound impact on the Philippines and its history
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“Thus my heart fed on sombre and melancholy thoughts so that even still a child, I already wandered on wings of fantasy in the high regions of unknown.”
Jose Rizal
Rizal as a prolific writer and poet (3)
- “Sa Aking Mga Kabata” (To My Fellow Youth)
- “La Juventud Filipina” (The Filipino Youth)
- “Canto del Viajero” (Song of the Traveler)
This is one of Rizal’s most famous early poems, which he wrote when he was only eight years old. In the poem, he expressed his love for his native language, Tagalog, and emphasized the importance of preserving and cherishing one’s cultural identity.
“Sa Aking Mga Kabata” (To My Fellow Youth)
Rizal wrote this essay when he was 18 years old. In it, he discussed the role of the youth in promoting social progress and the importance of education in shaping the future of the Philippines.
“La Juventud Filipina” (The Filipino Youth)
This is another of Rizal’s early poems, expressing his love for travel and adventure. It reflects his curiosity and desire to explore the world beyond the Philippines.
“Canto del Viajero” (Song of the Traveler)
Rizal was fluent in multiple languages, including ____________ (5). His linguistic proficiency allowed him to communicate effectively with a diverse audience and to engage with a broader international community.
Spanish, English, French, German, and his native Tagalog.
