29 Questions
What was one of Rizal's notable contributions as a scientist?
Sending specimens to museums in Europe
Which field did Rizal NOT conduct researches and studies in?
Botany
What species did Rizal discover as his most significant contribution in the scientific world?
Draco rizali – flying dragon
Who assisted Rizal in beautifying Dapitan by remodelling the town plaza?
Fr. Francisco Sanchez
What kind of lamps did Rizal post in dark streets to provide lighting in Dapitan?
Coconut oil lamps
Where did Rizal and Viola arrive on May 20, 1887?
Vienna
What news did Rizal receive in Geneva about the Igorots?
Some of them died due to deplorable conditions and were mocked by the Spanish press.
What particularly attracted Rizal in Rome during his visit to Italy?
The Coliseum and the Roman Forum
How did Rizal celebrate his 26th birthday in Geneva?
With Viola
Which country did Rizal appreciate the most among those he visited?
Germany
What impressed Rizal and Viola during their visit to Vienna?
The songs and beautiful stories of the city
Where did Rizal spend the summer of 1886?
In Wilhemsfeld, Germany
What event happened on March 21, 1877 while Rizal was in Berlin?
Noli Me Tangere was published
Where did Rizal and Maximo Viola meet Dr. Adolph Meyer?
Dresden, Germany
What did Feodor Jagor's book discuss about the Spanish students?
Collapse of the Spanish students
How did Rizal describe the German women?
Simple and studious
Where did Rizal attend lectures on history and psychology?
Leipzig, Germany
Why did Rizal leave the country to pursue studies in Europe?
To enhance his knowledge of ophthalmology and supplement his studies of languages and sciences
Where did Rizal work at the University of Berlin in Germany?
He worked at the Eye Hospital under the direction of Dr. Otto Becker
During which time period did Rizal become closely associated with Pardo de Taveras, Felix Hidalgo, and Juan Luna in Paris?
From November 1885 to February 1886 in Paris
What did Rizal do while working as an assistant to Dr. Louis de Weckert?
Attended lectures by Dr. Otto Becker
Why did Rizal go to Heidelberg, Germany, in the Spring of 1886?
To further enhance his knowledge of ophthalmology
What was one of the reasons Rizal went to Berlin, Germany?
To work at the University of Berlin's Eye Hospital
Where did Rizal arrive on February 28, 1888?
Japan
What was the purpose of founding the Kidlat Club by Rizal?
To foster camaraderie among its members
Where did Rizal write about the Dominican Order friars in his diary?
London
Why did Rizal leave Japan according to the text?
To fulfill duties for his country
Which language did Rizal learn and study while in Japan?
Niponggo
During his stay in London, with whom did Rizal have a short romance according to the text?
Gertrude Beckett
Study Notes
- Rizal made significant contributions as a scientist by exploring jungles, sending specimens to European museums, and discovering three species: Draco rizali, Apogonia rizali, and Rhacophorus rizali.
- He engaged in civic works in Dapitan, providing lighting systems, beautifying the town plaza, and creating a relief map of Mindanao.
- Rizal pursued studies in various fields including ophthalmology, languages, and sciences in Europe, particularly in Heidelberg, Berlin, and Leipzig.
- While in Europe, he met influential figures like Dr. Feodor Jagor and wrote the novel "Noli Me Tangere."
- Rizal traveled to different European cities, appreciating the architecture, culture, and history, such as in Rome where he admired the Coliseum and Roman Forum.
- He also visited Macau, Hong Kong, Japan, the United States, and Paris, where he founded the Kidlat Club for camaraderie.
- Rizal had short romances in London and Japan, studied Japanese arts and culture, and was critical of the Spanish friars' wealth in his diary.
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