Rizal's Childhood Quiz and Flashcards

Study Notes

Jose Rizal's first childhood memory was the presence of his sisters and their many dolls.
His daily routines included prayer, reading, and playing with his siblings.
Rizal claimed to have had a 'God-given gift' for drawing during his childhood.
The stories of his grandma, Lola Teodora Alonso, about the sufferings of the Filipinos under the Spanish regime made the profoundest impression on Rizal during his childhood.
At the age of 8, Rizal wrote his first poem, 'Sa Aking Mga Kababata'.
Rizal predicted that future monuments and images of himself would be pulled down, but his ideas would remain free.
His mother, Doña Teodora Alonso, instilled in Rizal the love for freedom and justice.
Rizal was initially refused admission to the Ateneo Municipal because he was Late, but his father appealed to the school authorities.
Justiniano Cruz, a private tutor, taught Rizal Spanish and Latin while living in his residence.
Rizal inherited his father's seriousness and thriftiness.
The scenic beauties of Calamba, where he grew up, influenced Rizal's appreciation for nature and its beauty.
Rizal's first schooling experience was characterized by his intelligence and curiosity, which earned him the nickname 'Batang Génio' or 'Child Genius'.