Jose Rizal History Quiz

Jose Rizal and the Philippine Revolution

• Jose Rizal was an ilustrado (TRUE)
• He was tried by a military court (TRUE)

Rizal's Life and Education

• Rizal did not enjoy academic freedom in the Ateneo (FALSE)
• The Philippines was still feudalistic at the time of Rizal (TRUE)

Rizal's Beliefs and Associations

• Rizal joined the Masonic Lodge, but not because he was anti-Christ (FALSE)
• There was a union of the Church and State during the Spanish time (TRUE)
• The Story of the Moth inspired Rizal to offer his life for a noble cause (TRUE)

Philippine History and Politics

• By its very nature, the Cavite Mutiny was not a national rebellion (FALSE)
• The Secularization Movement was not initiated by the Propagandists (FALSE)
• La Liga Filipina was organized by Rizal, but not to overthrow the government (FALSE)

Politics and Philosophy

• The Liberals recognized the inherent right and freedom of every individual (TRUE)
• Nationalism does not necessarily carry a connotation of distrust or disapproval of other countries (FALSE)
• The educational system during the 19th century overemphasized religious matters (TRUE)
• There was no law enacted by the Philippine Congress proclaiming Jose Rizal the national hero (FALSE)