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At what age did Rizal start taking part in family prayers?
At what age did Rizal start taking part in family prayers?
What was the first poem Rizal wrote in his native language?
What was the first poem Rizal wrote in his native language?
Who inspired Rizal to develop his artistic ability?
Who inspired Rizal to develop his artistic ability?
Who fostered Rizal's love for scholarship and intellectual honesty?
Who fostered Rizal's love for scholarship and intellectual honesty?
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Who was Rizal's first private tutor?
Who was Rizal's first private tutor?
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Which of Rizal's relatives encouraged him to develop his frail body through physical exercises?
Which of Rizal's relatives encouraged him to develop his frail body through physical exercises?
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What was the real surname of Rizal's family before they acquired the surname Rizal?
What was the real surname of Rizal's family before they acquired the surname Rizal?
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Where did the Rizal family belong in the social hierarchy of Spanish Philippines?
Where did the Rizal family belong in the social hierarchy of Spanish Philippines?
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What was the name of Jose Rizal's youngest sister who married Pantaleon Quintero?
What was the name of Jose Rizal's youngest sister who married Pantaleon Quintero?
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In Rizal's family, how were his sisters addressed based on their marital status?
In Rizal's family, how were his sisters addressed based on their marital status?
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What type of building was the Rizal home in Calamba during the Spanish times?
What type of building was the Rizal home in Calamba during the Spanish times?
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Which of Jose Rizal's siblings bore the pet name 'Panggoy' and died an old maid at 80 years old?
Which of Jose Rizal's siblings bore the pet name 'Panggoy' and died an old maid at 80 years old?
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Who of the Rizal children was immortalized in Rizal's first novel Noli Me Tangere as the wise Pilosopo Tasio?
Who of the Rizal children was immortalized in Rizal's first novel Noli Me Tangere as the wise Pilosopo Tasio?
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Which Rizal child became a combat general in the Philippine Revolution?
Which Rizal child became a combat general in the Philippine Revolution?
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What was the nickname of Maria, one of the Rizal children?
What was the nickname of Maria, one of the Rizal children?
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Who was the older brother and confident of Jose Rizal?
Who was the older brother and confident of Jose Rizal?
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Which Rizal child lived with Josephine Bracken, an Irish girl from Hong Kong?
Which Rizal child lived with Josephine Bracken, an Irish girl from Hong Kong?
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Who was the eldest child of Jose Rizal's parents?
Who was the eldest child of Jose Rizal's parents?
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Study Notes
Rizal's Early Life and Family
- Rizal's mother, Teodora Alonso Realonda, taught him to pray the Angelus by nightfall and encouraged his artistic abilities.
- At the age of three, Rizal began participating in family prayers and had a fond memory of playing in the family garden.
- He experienced his first sorrow at the age of three when his little sister, Concepcion, died of sickness.
- At five years old, Rizal could read haltingly from the Spanish family bible and began making sketches with pencils and molding objects from clay and wax.
Influences on Rizal's Boyhood
- Hereditary influence: Rizal's family members, such as Tio Jose Alberto, inspired him to develop his artistic abilities.
- Environmental influence: Rizal's surroundings, such as the town of Calamba, shaped his childhood experiences.
- Divine Providence: Rizal's faith and spirituality played a significant role in his upbringing.
Rizal's Family
- Father: Francisco Mercado, also known as Rizal, was a farmer and a merchant.
- Mother: Teodora Alonso Realonda, a remarkable woman of good character and fine culture.
- Siblings: Saturnina, Paciano, Narcisa, Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, and Concha.
- Rizal's family acquired a second surname, "Rizal," given by a Spanish alcalde mayor.
Rizal's Ancestry
- Father's side: Rizal's ancestors included Domingo Lamco, a Chinese immigrant, and Ines de la Rosa, a well-to-do Chinese Christian girl.
- Mother's side: Rizal's ancestors included Lakandula, the last native king of Tondo, and Eugenio Ursua, a Japanese ancestor.
The Rizal Home
- The Rizal home was a distinguished stone house in Calamba, built with adobe stones and hard-woods, and roofed with red tiles.
- The family belonged to the principalia, a town aristocracy in Spanish Philippines, and lived a simple, contented, and happy life.
Childhood Years in Calamba
- Calamba was a hacienda town owned by the Dominican Order, which also owned all the lands around it.
- Rizal wrote a poem, "Un Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo," about his beloved town when he was 15 years old.
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Test your knowledge on the early memories and experiences of Jose Rizal as a child. From family prayers to sorrowful events, explore the significant moments that shaped Rizal's early life.
