Biography of Jose Rizal

What did Rizal pray for at the college chapel on Commencement Day?

Protection from the Virgin as he entered the world

Who advised Rizal to focus more on practical studies and less on communing with muses?

Father Jose Villaclara

Which Filipino sculptor did Rizal study sculpture under?

Romualdo De Jesus

Which image did Rizal carve at Ateneo using Batikuling with his pocket knife?

Virgin Mary Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first to discover Rizal's poetical talent at Ateneo?

Doña Teodora Signup and view all the answers

Which student was Rizal's first romance at Ateneo?

Segunda Katigbak Signup and view all the answers

What was Uncle Manuel Alberto's main concern regarding Jose?

Developing Jose's physical well-being Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jose Rizal's formal teacher in Biñan?

Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz Signup and view all the answers

What was the mode of transportation Jose used to go to Biñan?

Carromata Signup and view all the answers

What was Jose Rizal taught by Old Juancho in Biñan?

Painting lessons Signup and view all the answers

What did Jose do every morning before going to school in Biñan?

Studied lessons Signup and view all the answers

Who did Jose engage in a wrestling match with during his time in Biñan?

Pedro, the teacher's son Signup and view all the answers

During which period did the Philippines experience its first representation in the Cortes?

1810 to 1813 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first Philippine delegate to actively participate in the framing of the Constitution of 1812?

Ventura de los Reyes Signup and view all the answers

Which human rights were denied to Filipinos despite being enjoyed by people in Spain?

Freedom of religion Signup and view all the answers

What factor was particularly preponderant in winning a court case in the Philippines during Rizal's time?

Color of skin Signup and view all the answers

What did Spaniards arrogantly regard Filipinos as during the period described?

Inferior beings Signup and view all the answers

What trade practice was abolished as an achievement during this period?

Galleon Trade Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to strengthening Rizal's character, enabling him to resist adversity in later years?

The death of his sister and the imprisonment of his mother Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Rizal to dedicate his life and talents to redeem his oppressed people?

Spanish cruelties and abuses Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jose Rizal's first private tutor?

Maestro Celestino Signup and view all the answers

Which uncle instilled in Rizal the love for education?

Uncle Gregorio Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Jose Rizal learn prayers and the alphabet from Doña Teodora?

Three Signup and view all the answers

Who was Maestro Leon Monroy to Jose Rizal?

A classmate of Don Francisco Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rizal enroll at the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in 1877?

His father wanted him to enroll there. Signup and view all the answers

During his first-year term at UST, what subjects did Rizal study?

Cosmology, Metaphysics, Theodicy, and History of Philosophy Signup and view all the answers

What extra-curricular role did Rizal have while studying at UST?

President of the Academy of Spanish Literature Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rizal shift from Philosophy and Letters to a medical course?

Fr. Pablo Ramon advised him to study medicine to cure his mother's growing blindness. Signup and view all the answers

Which literary contests did Rizal participate in while studying at UST?

'To the Filipino Youth' and 'The Council of the Gods' Signup and view all the answers

Which university advised Rizal to study medicine?

Ateneo de Manila University Signup and view all the answers