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What was the first stop on Rizal's journey to Europe?
What was the first stop on Rizal's journey to Europe?
Which city in Spain did Rizal live in while writing Noli Me Tangere?
Which city in Spain did Rizal live in while writing Noli Me Tangere?
In which city did Rizal study ophthalmology?
In which city did Rizal study ophthalmology?
What significant accomplishment did Rizal achieve in 1884?
What significant accomplishment did Rizal achieve in 1884?
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Which of the following places did Rizal find beautiful during his travels?
Which of the following places did Rizal find beautiful during his travels?
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Who introduced Rizal to Professor Robert Klutschak?
Who introduced Rizal to Professor Robert Klutschak?
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What was one of Rizal's activities in Leipzig?
What was one of Rizal's activities in Leipzig?
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Which year marks Rizal's departure from the Philippines to Europe?
Which year marks Rizal's departure from the Philippines to Europe?
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Who is recognized as the protagonist and a nationalist writer in the document?
Who is recognized as the protagonist and a nationalist writer in the document?
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Which individual encouraged Jose Rizal to travel abroad?
Which individual encouraged Jose Rizal to travel abroad?
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Who financed the printing of Noli Me Tangere?
Who financed the printing of Noli Me Tangere?
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Which of the following individuals was a prominent Spanish liberal and a Mason?
Which of the following individuals was a prominent Spanish liberal and a Mason?
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Who dedicated a poem to Consuelo Ortiga y Perez?
Who dedicated a poem to Consuelo Ortiga y Perez?
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Which figure is known for their engineering achievement in constructing the Suez Canal?
Which figure is known for their engineering achievement in constructing the Suez Canal?
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Which individual did Jose Rizal write to before his departure to Europe?
Which individual did Jose Rizal write to before his departure to Europe?
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Who did Rizal work under while in Paris?
Who did Rizal work under while in Paris?
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In which year did Rizal finish half of his novel Noli Me Tangere?
In which year did Rizal finish half of his novel Noli Me Tangere?
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Who is the protagonist of Noli Me Tangere?
Who is the protagonist of Noli Me Tangere?
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What does Sisa represent in Noli Me Tangere?
What does Sisa represent in Noli Me Tangere?
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Which character acts as a guide and protector to Ibarra?
Which character acts as a guide and protector to Ibarra?
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What role does Padre Dámaso play in Noli Me Tangere?
What role does Padre Dámaso play in Noli Me Tangere?
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What is the significance of the character Basilio?
What is the significance of the character Basilio?
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What is the main theme reflected through Simoun in El Filibusterismo?
What is the main theme reflected through Simoun in El Filibusterismo?
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Which ship did Rizal board to begin his journey from Manila to Europe?
Which ship did Rizal board to begin his journey from Manila to Europe?
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What organization did Rizal found on July 3, 1892?
What organization did Rizal found on July 3, 1892?
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Which character represents the enduring suffering of the Filipino people?
Which character represents the enduring suffering of the Filipino people?
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What was the motto of the Liga Filipina?
What was the motto of the Liga Filipina?
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Which event occurred first in Rizal's timeline of imprisonment?
Which event occurred first in Rizal's timeline of imprisonment?
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Who supervised Rizal during his exile in Dapitan?
Who supervised Rizal during his exile in Dapitan?
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Which character represents the corruption and moral decay of the Spanish clergy?
Which character represents the corruption and moral decay of the Spanish clergy?
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What was the main focus of Rizal during his four years of exile?
What was the main focus of Rizal during his four years of exile?
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What does Paulita Gomez symbolize in the context of the narrative?
What does Paulita Gomez symbolize in the context of the narrative?
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What was Rizal's primary reason for disapproving the Katipunan's plan for revolution?
What was Rizal's primary reason for disapproving the Katipunan's plan for revolution?
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Which endeavor was NOT part of Rizal's activities while in Dapitan?
Which endeavor was NOT part of Rizal's activities while in Dapitan?
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Who accompanied Rizal during his journey to Spain in July 1896?
Who accompanied Rizal during his journey to Spain in July 1896?
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What were Rizal's charges during his trial in Manila?
What were Rizal's charges during his trial in Manila?
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Which of the following best describes the impact of Rizal's execution?
Which of the following best describes the impact of Rizal's execution?
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What major contribution did Rizal make to local education?
What major contribution did Rizal make to local education?
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What significant action did Rizal take regarding medicinal plants?
What significant action did Rizal take regarding medicinal plants?
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What was one of Rizal's achievements related to language?
What was one of Rizal's achievements related to language?
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Study Notes
Important People
- José Rizal: Filipino nationalist, writer, physician, and the protagonist of the texts.
- Paciano Rizal: José's older brother, encouraged him to travel abroad.
- Leonor Rivera: José's sweetheart, he wrote to her before leaving for Europe.
- Don Francisco Rizal: José's father, saddened by his son's departure.
- Captain Donato Lecha: Spanish captain who befriended Rizal on the ship Salvadora.
- Ferdinand de Lesseps: French diplomat-engineer who built the Suez Canal.
- Miguel Morayta: Prominent Spanish liberal and republican, and a Mason.
- Francisco Pi y Margal: Journalist, statesman, and former President of the First Spanish Republic.
- Manuel Becerra: Minister of Utramar (Colonies).
- Emilio Junoy: Journalist and member of the Spanish Cortes.
- Juan Ruiz Zorilla: Parliamentarian and head of the Republican Progressive Party in Madrid.
- Maximo Viola: Medical student who befriended Rizal in Barcelona, financed the printing of Noli Me Tangere.
- Dr. Louis de Weckert: French ophthalmologist who Rizal worked under in Paris.
- Dr. Otto Becker: German ophthalmologist who Rizal worked under in Heidelberg.
- Professor Ferdinand Blumentritt: Austrian ethnologist who became a close friend of Rizal.
- Dr. Adolph B. Meyer: Director of the Anthropological and Ethnological Museum in Leipzig.
- Dr. Feodor Jagor: German scientist-traveler and author of Travels in the Philippines.
- Dr. Rudolf Virchow: Famous German anthropologist.
- Dr. Hans Virchow: Professor of Descriptive Anatomy.
- Dr. W. Joest: Noted German geographer.
- Dr. Karl Ernest Schwieigger: Famous German ophthalmologist.
- Don Pablo Ortiga y Rey: Former city mayor of Manila, befriended Rizal in Madrid.
- Consuelo Ortiga y Perez: Don Pablo's daughter who Rizal admired and dedicated a poem to.
- Eduardo de Lete: Friend and co-worker in the Propaganda Movement who was in love with Consuelo.
- Juan Luna: Filipino painter who Rizal admired and spoke about at a banquet.
- Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo: Filipino painter who Rizal admired and spoke about at a banquet.
- Harriet Beecher Stowe: American author whose novel Uncle Tom's Cabin inspired Rizal to write Noli Me Tangere.
- Dr. Carlos Czepelak: Polish scholar who Blumentritt introduced Rizal to.
- Professor Robert Klutschak: Eminent naturalist who Blumentritt introduced Rizal to.
- Dr. Wilkomm: Professor of Natural History at the University of Prague.
- Norfenfals: Greatest Austrian novelist at the time.
Important Places
- Philippines: Rizal's homeland, where he was born and raised.
- Calamba: Rizal's hometown in the Philippines.
- Singapore: Rizal's first stop on his journey to Europe.
- Colombo: The capital of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), which Rizal found beautiful.
- Aden (Yemen): A stopover on Rizal's journey through the Suez Canal.
- Suez Canal: A canal connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, traveled through by Rizal.
- Port Said: The Mediterranean terminal of the Suez Canal.
- Naples: An Italian city where Rizal enjoyed its business activity, lively people, and panoramic beauty.
- Marseilles: A French harbor where Rizal stopped on his journey to Spain.
- Barcelona: A Spanish city where Rizal lived for a time and began writing his novel Noli Me Tangere.
- Madrid: The capital of Spain, where Rizal studied medicine and philosophy.
- Paris: The capital of France, where Rizal visited and studied ophthalmology.
- Strasbourg: The capital of Alsace-Lorraine, which Rizal visited.
- Heidelberg: A German city where Rizal studied ophthalmology and befriended Professor Blumentritt.
- Leipzig: A German city where Rizal lived and translated Schiller's William Tell and Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tales.
- Basel (Bale): A city in Switzerland that Rizal and Viola visited.
- Bern: A city in Switzerland that Rizal and Viola visited.
- Lausanne: A city in Switzerland that Rizal and Viola visited.
- Leman Lake: A lake in Switzerland that Rizal and Viola crossed by boat.
- Geneva: A city in Switzerland that Rizal and Viola visited.
- Turin: A city in Italy that Rizal visited.
- Milan: A city in Italy that Rizal visited.
- Venice: A city in Italy that Rizal visited.
- Florence: A city in Italy that Rizal visited.
- Vatican City: The city-state of the Catholic Church, which Rizal visited.
- St. Peter's Church: A church in Vatican City that Rizal visited.
- St. Peter's Square: A square in Vatican City that Rizal visited.
Important Years
- 1882: The year Rizal left the Philippines for Europe.
- 1883: The year Rizal joined the Circulo Hispano-Filipino and wrote the poem Me Piden Versos.
- 1884: The year Rizal graduated with a Licentiate in Medicine from the Universidad Central de Madrid.
- 1885: The year Rizal finished half of his novel Noli Me Tangere in Paris.
- 1886: The year Rizal made final revisions to Noli Me Tangere in Berlin.
- 1887: The year Noli Me Tangere was published and Rizal traveled through Europe with Maximo Viola.
Ship
- Salvadora: The Spanish steamer that Rizal boarded in Manila to travel to Singapore.
- Djemnah: The larger ship that Rizal transferred to in Singapore to travel to Colombo and Europe.
Noli Me Tangere
- Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra: The protagonist, a young intelligent, idealistic, and passionate Filipino who returns home after studying abroad, seeking to improve his country.
- María Clara de los Santos: The female lead, beautiful and virtuous woman betrothed to Ibarra, symbol of innocence and traditional Filipino values.
- Elías: Mysterious and enigmatic figure who protects and guides Ibarra, symbol of the oppressed and marginalized Filipinos.
- Padre Dámaso: Dominating and cruel Franciscan friar, the antagonist of the novel, represents the corrupt and oppressive Spanish clergy.
- Padre Salví: Cowardly and hypocritical Franciscan friar obsessed with María Clara, represents the hypocrisy and moral decay of the Spanish clergy.
- Don Rafael Ibarra: Ibarra's father, a respected and wealthy landowner, unjustly accused of heresy and dies in prison, represents the victims of Spanish injustice.
- Capitan Tiago: Wealthy and influential Filipino, María Clara's guardian, represents the Filipino elite who are often complicit with the Spanish authorities.
- Sisa: Poor and abused woman who is the mother of Basilio and Crispin, represents the suffering of the common Filipino people under Spanish rule.
- Basilio: Sisa's son, forced to become a gravedigger, represents the lost potential of Filipino youth.
- Crispin: Sisa's younger son, a young boy unjustly accused of theft and tortured to death, represents the brutality of the Spanish authorities.
- Tasio: Wise and learned old man, represents Filipino wisdom and knowledge, ostracized by the Spanish authorities for unconventional views.
El Filibusterismo
- Simoun: Antagonist, wealthy jeweler disillusioned with the Spanish regime, seeking revenge, represents the anger and frustration of oppressed Filipinos.
- Isagani: Young poet in love with Paulita Gomez, represents the idealistic and romantic aspirations of the Filipino youth.
- Basilio: The young gravedigger from Noli Me Tangere, now cynical and disillusioned, represents the enduring suffering of the Filipino people.
- Paulita Gomez: Beautiful and innocent young woman betrothed to Juanito Pelaez, represents the ideal of love and beauty that is threatened by a corrupt and oppressive society.
- Padre Salví: The cowardly and hypocritical Franciscan friar from Noli Me Tangere, continues to play a role in the events of El Filibusterismo.
- Padre Florentino: Retired and patriotic Filipino priest, represents the hope for a better future.
- Don Custodio: Pro-Spanish Filipino who holds a high position in the government, represents the Filipino elite who are often complicit with the Spanish authorities.
- Padre Sibyla: Vice Rector of the University of Santo Tomas, represents the intellectual hypocrisy of the Spanish clergy. -Padre Camorra: Parish priest of the town of Tiani, represents the corruption and moral decay of the Spanish clergy.
- Ben-Zayb: Spanish journalist who writes silly articles about the Filipinos, represents the ignorance and prejudice of the Spanish colonizers.
Rizal's Life: Exile, Trial and Death
- Second Homecoming and La Liga Filipina: In June 1892, Rizal returned to Manila seeking the lifting of his exile. He failed. He founded, on July 3, 1892, the La Liga Filipina -- a civic organization aimed at uniting the Philippines, promoting education, agriculture, and commerce.
- Arrest, Imprisonment, and Deportation: Rizal was arrested after incriminating leaflets, "Pobres Frailes," were found in his possession. On July 15, 1892, he was deported to Dapitan for four years.
- Exile in Dapitan (1892-1896): While being supervised by Captain Ricardo Carnicero, Rizal continued with his passions: practiced medicine, treated the poor, built infrastructure, taught local children, learned new languages, became a farmer, and fell in love with Josephine Bracken.
- Rizal and the Katipunan: Rizal objected to the Katipunan's plans for revolution believing it was premature.
- Last Trip Abroad and Arrest in Barcelona: Rizal's exile ended in July 1896. On his trip back to Spain, he was arrested after news of the Katipunan's uprising was reported to the Spanish authorities.
- Trial and Execution: Rizal was subjected to a five-day investigation and was found guilty of rebellion and sedition and sentenced to death. He was executed on December 30, 1896 at the age of 35.
- Rizal's Legacy: Rizal's execution fueled the Philippine Revolution, he subsequently became a symbol of Filipino nationalism, his writings continue to be studied and celebrated.
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This quiz explores significant individuals who influenced José Rizal, the Filipino nationalist and writer. Test your knowledge about the relationships and connections that shaped his life and work, from family members to prominent contemporaries. Dive into the historical context surrounding Rizal's journey and his interactions with key figures of his time.
