Rizal Autobiography

What was the theme of Rizal's first poem, "Sa Aking Mga Kabata"?

Who was the teacher in the school that Rizal attended in Binan?

What subject did Rizal excel in during his studies in Binan?

What event greatly affected the Rizal family and other patriotic families in the Philippines?

At what age did Rizal obtain his Bachelor of Arts degree?

What additional course did Rizal pursue at the Ateneo while also studying other subjects?

What kind of lessons did Jose receive from the old painter Juancho?

Who was jealous of Rizal's intellectual superiority in Binan?

What was the name given to Jose Rizal at his baptism?

Who taught Rizal the alphabet when he was barely three years old?

What advice did Uncle Manuel Alberto give to Rizal regarding physical development?

What was the occupation of Uncle Gregorio, who influenced Rizal's love for education?

Which of the following events occurred shortly after the death of Rizal’s sister Conception?

In what year did Jose Rizal receive his first formal education in Latin?

Which key figure was NOT involved in Rizal's early education according to the content?

What tragic event in Rizal's childhood is noted as significant in his emotional development?

Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Laguna, as the seventh child of Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso y Quintos.
Baptized as JOSE RIZAL MERCADO on June 22, 1861, by Rev. Rufino Collantes, with Rev. Pedro Casañas as sponsor.
The parochial church and baptismal records were later destroyed in a fire on September 28, 1862.

At three years old, Rizal started learning the alphabet from his mother, his first teacher.
His father's friend, Leon Monroy, taught him Latin for five months until Monroy's death.
Experienced the death of his sister, Conception, in 1865, marking his first emotional response with tears.
Inspired by his Uncle Manuel Alberto to prioritize physical health and education; Uncle Gregorio instilled a love for learning.

At age eight, Rizal wrote his first poem, "Sa Aking Mga Kabata," focusing on the theme of "Love of One’s Language."

In June 1869, Rizal, with his brother Paciano, attended the school of Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz in Biñan.
Faced a bully named Pedro whom he challenged and defeated using wrestling skills learned from Tio Manuel.
Became an apprentice to old painter Juancho, gaining skills in drawing and painting.
Excelled academically at Biñan, outperforming peers in various subjects, raising jealousy among classmates.

The execution of Gomburza (Gomez, Burgos, Zamora) on February 17, 1872, profoundly affected Rizal's family, especially his brother Paciano, fueling their patriotic sentiments.

In 1877, at age 16, Rizal earned his Bachelor of Arts degree with "excellent" marks from Ateneo Municipal de Manila.
Enrolled in Philosophy and Letters at the University of Santo Tomas while studying surveying and assessment at Ateneo.