José Rizal: Life and Legacy

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What was José Rizal's primary profession?

  • Physician (correct)
  • Teacher
  • Engineer
  • Politician

Which novel by Rizal directly criticized Spanish colonial rule and the Catholic Church?

  • The Filipino Story
  • The Reformation
  • El Filibusterismo
  • Noli Me Tangere (correct)

What was the Liga Filipina's main goal?

  • Advocate for peaceful reforms (correct)
  • Establish a communist state
  • Support Spanish rule
  • Promote armed revolution

How did Rizal's execution in 1896 impact the independence movement in the Philippines?

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What role did Rizal's works play in the Propaganda Movement?

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José Rizal: Key Facts

  • Prominent Filipino nationalist and patriot crucial to the Philippine nationalist movement in the late 19th century.
  • Born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, Philippines; trained as a physician and was an influential writer.

Literary Contributions

  • Authored "Noli Me Tangere" (1887) and "El Filibusterismo" (1891), addressing the abuses of Spanish colonial authorities and the Catholic Church.
  • His novels heightened Filipino national consciousness and motivated the reformist Propaganda Movement, seeking political and social reforms.

Activism and Societal Impact

  • Established the Liga Filipina, a reformist organization advocating for peaceful societal change in the Philippines.
  • Instrumental in shaping ideas that would contribute towards the eventual quest for independence.

Martyrdom and Legacy

  • Arrested and executed by Spanish authorities in 1896 despite not participating in the Katipunan’s armed revolt.
  • His execution became a symbol of the failure of peaceful reform and incited the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.
  • Revered as a national hero; represents Filipino nationalism and the pursuit of independence from colonial oppression.

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