Jose Rizal: His Family and Early Education

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What significant establishment did Rizal create in Calamba after his arrival in August 1887?

A publishing house

A community center

A gymnasium for the youth (correct)

An art studio

How did Governor-General Emilio Terrero respond to Rizal's book, Noli Me Tangere?

He banned its publication and circulation (correct)

He requested a personal meeting with Rizal

He ordered an investigation of friar estates

He celebrated it publicly

What was Rizal's nickname when he set up his medical practice in Calamba?

Doctor Jose

Doctor Rizal

Doctor Uliman (correct)

Doctor Calamba

What did Rizal request from his former professors during his visit?

A copy of his book Signup and view all the answers

When did Rizal leave for Hong Kong?

February 03, 1888 Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the steamer Rizal took to Hong Kong?

Zafiro Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the conclusions reached by the Permanent Commission of Censorship regarding Rizal?

Rizal's life was in great jeopardy Signup and view all the answers

Where did Rizal stay during his time in Hong Kong?

Victoria Hotel Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason Rizal studied at Ateneo Municipal?

To be supervised by Spanish Jesuits Signup and view all the answers

What are the two divisions in the class at Ateneo Municipal?

The Internos and the Externos Signup and view all the answers

Who arrested Doña Teodora Alonso?

A lieutenant of the Guardia Civil Signup and view all the answers

What was the highest rank a student could achieve in each group at Ateneo Municipal called?

Emperor Signup and view all the answers

What was Rizal's father's initial choice for Rizal's education before Ateneo?

College of San Juan de Letran Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Spanish Jesuits at Ateneo Municipal?

To supervise educational programs Signup and view all the answers

Which empire was associated with the boarders at Ateneo Municipal?

Roman Empire Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Rizal begin his education at Ateneo Municipal?

1872 Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the newspaper La Solidaridad founded by Graciano Lopez Jaena?

To serve as the organ of the propaganda movement in Spain Signup and view all the answers

Which event related to Rizal occurred on February 22, 1889?

He wrote a letter to the Young Women of Malolos Signup and view all the answers

What was the setting of Rizal's letter addressed to the organization that made him an honorary president?

Paris Signup and view all the answers

How did Rizal respond to his feelings for Gertrude Becket?

He suppressed his feelings and chose to leave Signup and view all the answers

What was depicted in Rizal's pamphlet published shortly after he left London for Paris?

The deplorable condition in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons Rizal acceded to the invitation to stay in the Spanish legation?

To economize his stay in Tokyo Signup and view all the answers

Which mode of transportation in Tokyo did Rizal express discomfort with?

Rickshaws Signup and view all the answers

Who was Jose Maria Basa in relation to Rizal?

His companion on the steamer Kiu-Kiang Signup and view all the answers

What ultimately prompted Rizal to leave the Philippines?

Pressure from his friends and family Signup and view all the answers

What significant event took place on February 18, 1889, involving Rizal?

He boarded the steamer Kiu-Kiang for Macao Signup and view all the answers

How did Rizal first communicate with Seiko Usui?

In Japanese Signup and view all the answers

What impression did Rizal generally have of Tokyo during his visit?

Favorable, except for rickshaws Signup and view all the answers

What was Rizal's primary concern that led him to leave the Philippines?

Political persecution by the church Signup and view all the answers

Who were the parents of Jose Rizal?

Francisco Rizal Mercado and Teodora Alonso Mercado Signup and view all the answers

What was the first name of Jose Rizal's little sister who passed away?

Concepcion Signup and view all the answers

What surname did Jose Rizal’s family prefer to use?

Mercado Signup and view all the answers

Who was recognized as Rizal's first teacher?

Teodora Alonso Mercado Signup and view all the answers

What is often attributed to Rizal but is argued by historians to be a hoax?

The poem Sa Aking mga Kababata Signup and view all the answers

Who succeeded Maestro Celestino as one of Rizal's tutors?

Maestro Lucas Padua Signup and view all the answers

What year marked a significant sorrow for Rizal due to the loss of someone he adored?

1865 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following individuals contributed to Rizal's education in Spanish and Latin?

Leon Monroy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Rizal's Parents

Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso Mercado were the parents of Jose Rizal.
Doña Teodora was Rizal's first teacher.
Doña Teodora was the first to notice Rizal's artistic inclination to writing, particularly poems.

Rizal's Early Education

Rizal's surname "Rizal" was given to the family by an alcalde mayor who was a family friend.
Rizal studied in the Ateneo Municipal, a college under the supervision of the Spanish Jesuits.
In Ateneo, the class was divided into two empires: Roman and Carthaginian, with the highest rank being the emperor for each.

Rizal's First Poem

Rizal was inclined to writing from a young age.
Many historians argue that the poem "Sa Aking mga Kababata" is a hoax and not written by Rizal.

Rizal's First Homecoming in Calamba

Rizal visited his family in Calamba from August 05, 1887 to August 08, 1887.
Rizal visited Jesuit fathers, especially his former professors, but they did not want to give him a copy of his book.
The governor-general assigned a bodyguard for Rizal after concluding that his life was in danger due to the content of his book, Noli Me Tangere.

Rizal and Leonor Rivera

Leonor Rivera was Rizal's love interest who lived with his family.
Leonor's sister-in-law connived with a lieutenant of the Guardia Civil to have her arrested.

Rizal in Hong Kong

Rizal left Manila for Hong Kong on February 03, 1888 on board the Zafiro.
He arrived in Hong Kong on February 08, 1888 and stayed at Victoria Hotel.
On February 22, 1888, Rizal left Hong Kong on board the Oceanic, an American steamer, for Japan.

Rizal in Japan

Rizal arrived in Yokohama on February 28, 1888 and stayed at the Grand Hotel.
He later went to Tokyo and stayed at the Spanish Legation.
Rizal found Tokyo to be a favorable city but disliked the prevalence of rickshaws as the main mode of transport.

Rizal and O-Sei-San

Rizal met Seiko Usui (O-Sei-San) while staying in the Spanish Legation.
They fell in love and toured many tourist spots together.

Rizal in London

Rizal arrived in London on May 18, 1888.
He stayed at the boarding house of a doctor and his wife in London, where he met the Beckett family.
He had a romantic relationship with Gertrude Becket (Gettie), the eldest daughter of the family, but suppressed his feelings before departing for Paris.

La Solidaridad

The patriotic newspaper La Solidaridad was founded by Graciano Lopez Jaena on February 15, 1889.
It served as the organ of the propaganda movement in Spain.

Rizal's Writings in London

Rizal wrote several important works while in London:
- "The Triumph of Death Over Life" - published in March 25, 1889
- "The Philippines: A Nation" (also known as "The Philippines: A Study" after an earlier version) - published in London, 1889
- "Por Telefono" (also known as "Through the Telephone") - an unfinished play about a Filipino family's experience with the Spanish government written in Spanish
- "Report on the Condition of the Philippines" - a letter sent to the Spanish Ministry of Colonies and several other prominent Spanish figures exposing the corruption and exploitation of the Filipinos
- "Letters to the Young Women of Malolos" - written in Tagalog and published in Barcelona on February 22, 1889.

Rizal's Impact on the Philippines

Rizal's writings and actions sparked a movement for reform and independence in the Philippines.
His works exposed the unjust system of the Spanish colonial government and inspired Filipinos to fight for their rights.

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Explore the formative years of Jose Rizal, focusing on the influence of his parents and his early education. From his first encounter with poetry to his experiences at Ateneo Municipal, this quiz covers key aspects of Rizal's beginnings. Test your knowledge on the pivotal moments that shaped one of the Philippines' national heroes.