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Where was José Rizal born?
Where was José Rizal born?
- Bulacan
- Manila
- Laguna (correct)
- Cavite
José Rizal wrote 'El Filibusterismo' as a direct sequel to 'Noli Me Tangere.'
José Rizal wrote 'El Filibusterismo' as a direct sequel to 'Noli Me Tangere.'
True (A)
What is the title of José Rizal’s first novel?
What is the title of José Rizal’s first novel?
Noli Me Tangere
What was José Rizal's main aim in writing his novels?
What was José Rizal's main aim in writing his novels?
Rizal was executed at ______.
Rizal was executed at ______.
Rizal was executed in Fort Santiago in 1896.
Rizal was executed in Fort Santiago in 1896.
Match the following organizations with their details:
Match the following organizations with their details:
The title of Rizal’s last poem is ______.
The title of Rizal’s last poem is ______.
What organization did Andres Bonifacio found after being inspired by Rizal’s works?
What organization did Andres Bonifacio found after being inspired by Rizal’s works?
Rizal’s mother, Teodora Alonso, was imprisoned because she was suspected of poisoning her brother's wife.
Rizal’s mother, Teodora Alonso, was imprisoned because she was suspected of poisoning her brother's wife.
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Study Notes
José Rizal Overview
- Born in Calamba, Laguna, Philippines.
- First novel titled "Noli Me Tangere" tackles social injustices.
- Completed a degree in Medicine in Madrid, Spain.
Literary Contributions
- Aimed to inspire peaceful reform in the Philippines rather than promote violent revolution.
- Founded "La Liga Filipina" in 1892 to unify reformist efforts.
- Used the pen name "Laong Laan" in writings for La Solidaridad.
Personal Life
- Greatest love was Leonor Rivera, often referred to as his "true love."
- Executed at Bagumbayan (Luneta) on December 30, 1896.
- Last poem, "Mi Último Adiós," written shortly before execution.
Influences and Organizations
- Inspired Andres Bonifacio to establish the "Katipunan," aimed at Filipino independence.
- Opposed violent revolution, advocating for peaceful reforms instead.
True or False Statements
- "El Filibusterismo" is a sequel to "Noli Me Tangere": True.
- Advocated for violent revolution: False.
- Professionally trained as an ophthalmologist: True.
- Executed in Fort Santiago: False, executed at Bagumbayan.
- Mother imprisoned due to poisoning suspicion: True.
- Exiled to Dapitan before execution: True.
- "La Solidaridad" newspaper included his contributions: True.
- Fluent in over five languages: True.
- Katipunan founded by Rizal: False, founded by Andres Bonifacio.
- Retraction of beliefs is universally accepted: False.
Important Identifications
- Title of second novel: "El Filibusterismo."
- Group founded for unity and reform: "La Liga Filipina."
- Historical event on December 30, 1896: Execution at Bagumbayan.
- Influential mentor writing "Noli Me Tangere" preface: Jose Maria Panganiban.
- Secret society inspired by Rizal: "Katipunan."
- Spanish governor-general responsible for execution: Governor-General Ramon Blanco.
- Town of exile after 1892 arrest: Dapitan.
- Childhood sweetheart: Segunda Katigbak.
- Essay about Filipino laziness: "Sobre la Indolencia de los Filipinos."
- Last known lover during exile: Josephine Bracken.
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