Filipino Benedict Anderson Review of Noli Me Tangere by José Rizal

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What did Rizal win at the age of 19?

A literary competition (correct)

An artistic scholarship

A political debate

A scientific award

Which imperial power was wracked by deep internal conflicts in the 19th century?

Britain

Spain (correct)

France

Dutch

What benefit did the revolutionaries in Spain promise for the colonies after the Glorious Revolution of 1868?

End of colonial rule

Closing of monastic institutions (correct)

Establishment of new aristocratic order

Renewal of Jesuit power

What did benighted Spain offer in comparison to the imperial powers in South-East Asian region?

No real universities Signup and view all the answers

In what areas did Rizal gain knowledge due to his education?

Latin and Hebrew Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the brief liberal triumph in the Glorious Revolution of 1868 have on the Pacific colony?

Closure of monastic institutions Signup and view all the answers

What marked the Philippines after three and a half centuries of Spanish rule?

Counter-Reformation Catholicism Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population in the 1890s knew 'Castilian'?

3% Signup and view all the answers

Which country is mentioned as another Spanish imperial possession to throw off the yoke after the Philippines?

Cuba Signup and view all the answers

What made the armed uprising against Spanish rule in 1896 significant in Asia?

It was the visionary forerunner of all other anti-colonial movements in the region. Signup and view all the answers

What language did Spanish-readers and writers use in the 19th century to turn resistance movements into a revolution?

Spanish ('Castilian') Signup and view all the answers

Due to which imperialism is almost no one today able to understand the language used by revolutionary heroes in the Philippines?

American imperialism Signup and view all the answers

What enraged the old-guard colonial élite during Captain-General de la Torre's rule?

Moves to give equal legal rights to natives, mestizos, and peninsulars Signup and view all the answers

What led to the public garroting of three secular priests in 1872 in Manila?

Accusations of masterminding a mutiny in Cavite Signup and view all the answers

Why did José Rizal's mother walk twenty miles to prison in 1871?

Being accused of poisoning a neighbour Signup and view all the answers

What forced José Rizal's elder brother Paciano to discontinue his education?

Escaping arrest after Father Burgos' garroting Signup and view all the answers

In what year did José Rizal leave for Spain with his brother's support?

1882 Signup and view all the answers

Why did the first 'liberal' Captain-General, Carlos María de la Torre, receive popular cries of 'Viva la Libertad!' upon arrival in Manila?

For instituting moves to give equal legal rights to different groups Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rizal's Early Success

José Rizal won a prize for his poem in a literary contest at the age of 19

Internal Conflicts of Spanish Empire

The Spanish empire was plagued by deep internal conflicts in the 19th century

Spanish Revolution's Promise

The revolutionaries in Spain during the Glorious Revolution of 1868 promised greater freedoms for the colonies

Spain's Limited Offering

Compared to other imperial powers in Southeast Asia, Spain offered little benefit to its colonies

Rizal's Broad Education

Rizal gained knowledge in literature, philosophy, and science through his education

Glorious Revolution's Impact

The brief liberal triumph during the Glorious Revolution of 1868 had a significant impact on the Philippines, bringing a period of reform and hope

Philippines after Spanish Rule

After three and a half centuries of Spanish rule, the Philippines was marked by a legacy of colonial oppression and resistance

Limited Castilian Knowledge

In the 1890s, only a small percentage of the Filipino population knew 'Castilian', the Spanish language

Cuba's Rebellion

Cuba, another Spanish imperial possession, is mentioned as a country that also rose up against Spanish rule

Significance of 1896 Uprising

The armed uprising against Spanish rule in 1896 was significant for being one of the first major anti-colonial movements in Asia

Language of Revolution

Spanish-readers and writers used the language of Castilian to transform resistance movements into a revolution

Legacy of Imperialism

The legacy of Spanish imperialism is such that almost no one today understands the language used by revolutionary heroes in the Philippines

Elite's Anger at Reforms

The old-guard colonial élite was enraged by the reforms introduced by Captain-General de la Torre

1872 Execution of Priests

The public garroting of three secular priests in 1872 in Manila was due to false accusations of sedition and rebellion

Rizal's Mother's Sacrifice

José Rizal's mother walked twenty miles to prison in 1871 to visit her son who was detained there

Paciano's Educational Disruption

José Rizal's elder brother, Paciano, was forced to discontinue his education due to a lack of funds

Rizal's Departure to Spain

José Rizal left for Spain with his brother's support in the year 1882

Popular Welcome for De la Torre

Captain-General Carlos María de la Torre, the first 'liberal' Captain-General, was welcomed with popular cries of 'Viva la Libertad!' upon his arrival in Manila due to his promise of reform and a more liberal approach to governance

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Explore a review by Filipino Benedict Anderson on 'Noli Me Tangere' by José Rizal, translated by Soledad Lacson-Locsin. The review discusses historical vertigo, the armed uprising against Spanish rule, and the significance of the Philippines in anti-colonial movements in Asia.