Education and Social Changes in 19th Century Philippines

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What subject was compulsory at all levels in 19th-century schools?

Science

History

Mathematics

Religion (correct)

Who were the haciendas owned by in the 19th century?

Chinese-Filipino Mestizos (correct)

Spanish missionaries

European colonizers

Native Filipinos

What did the rise of inquilinos lead to in terms of land ownership?

Decrease in land ownership by locals

Increase in sub-leasing by many inquilinos (correct)

Expansion of missionary congregation land

Decrease in land leasing

What was the focus of the secularization controversy mentioned in the text?

Filling up churches abandoned by friars with ordained secular priests Signup and view all the answers

In what century was Jose Rizal born?

19th century Signup and view all the answers

Why was Jose Rizal named 'Jose' as his first name?

In honor of a 4th-century saint Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the letters 'P.P' that follow San Jose's name?

Pater Putativus (Putative Father) Signup and view all the answers

When was Jose Rizal baptized?

June 22, 1861 Signup and view all the answers

Who was the model for Pepe's portrayal of Father Florentino in 'El Filibusterismo'?

Father Leoncio Lopez Signup and view all the answers

What adage did Dr. Jose Rizal's family firmly believe in?

'Spare the rod, spoil the child' Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Jose Rizal's family instill in their children as Catholics?

The importance of being courteous to others, particularly the elderly Signup and view all the answers

What privileges did the Rizal family enjoy as Principalia?

They were able to build a stone house, own a stagecoach, have a library, and send their children to college in Manila. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rizal want to become a doctor?

To cure his mother's growing blindness Signup and view all the answers

Who was 'Miss L' that Rizal paid court to?

A fair woman with seductive and attractive eyes Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Rizal's relationship with Leonor Rivera?

Leonor signed her letters as 'Taimis' to hide their relationship Signup and view all the answers

What was Rizal's first taste of Spanish brutality?

He was whipped by a lieutenant of the Guardia Civil Signup and view all the answers

What was Rizal's activism on at the University of Santo Tomas (UST)?

He criticized the humiliating treatment of brown Filipinos by the Dominican mentors Signup and view all the answers

Who advised Rizal to choose medicine?

Don Pablo Ramon, Ateneo Rector Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rizal's father initially want to send him to Colegio De San Juan De Letran?

There is no information provided about his reasons Signup and view all the answers

What was the Ateneo Municipal?

A charity school for poor boys in Manila Signup and view all the answers

Why was Rizal initially denied admission to the Ateneo Municipal?

He was a late registrant and physically frail for his age Signup and view all the answers

How did Rizal gain admission to the Ateneo Municipal?

Manuel Xerez Burgos intervened on his behalf Signup and view all the answers

Why did Rizal adopt the surname 'Rizal' at the Ateneo?

His family name Mercado had come under suspicion of Spanish authorities Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned about the Atenean system of education?

It trained students' character through rigid discipline and religious instruction Signup and view all the answers

Why did Doa Teodora initially have second thoughts about sending her son to school?

She was worried about the previous incident involving the execution of the friars. Signup and view all the answers

What course did Rizal take at the University of Santo Tomas?

Philosophy and Letters Signup and view all the answers

Which subject did Rizal also study in his first year at the University of Santo Tomas?

Cosmology, Metaphysics, and Theodicy Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the literary contest held by the Liceo Artistico-Literario in 1879?

It was the first great poem in Spanish written by a Filipino, recognized by Spanish literary authorities. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Don Francisco want his son to attend the University of Santo Tomas?

It was a prestigious institution run by the Dominican order. Signup and view all the answers