18 Questions
Where did Rizal's former teacher give him a letter of recommendation to?
The Jesuit House in Barcelona
What religious order helped Jose Rizal in 1892?
Jesuits
Who handed Rizal $56 for his travel?
His brother Paciano
Who introduced Jose Rizal to Father Minister Magin Ferrando?
Manuel Jerez
Where did Rizal visit on May 2, 1882?
The family of Orang
Why did Jose Rizal need to change his name in Ateneo Municipal?
To avoid being associated with Father Burgos
Why did Rizal decide to leave the country and travel to Spain?
To pursue his medical course and observe the political situation in Madrid
Who knew about Rizal's departure besides Paciano?
Antonio Rivera and the family of Orang
Who accompanied Jose Rizal to Ateneo Municipal?
Paciano Rizal
What was the name of the poem Rizal wrote in 1879?
La Juventud Filipina
What was Jose Rizal's initial reaction to seeing students from different classes?
He was overwhelmed by the number of students
What was Father Jose Bech like, according to Jose Rizal?
A tall man, thin, with body bent forward, with hasty pace
Why did Jose Rizal get lower grades in Universidad de Santo Tomas compared to Ateneo?
Because of the different distractions he experienced
What was the name of the play that Jose Rizal wrote to commemorate the 400th death anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes?
El Consejo de los Dioses
Why did the Spaniards not applaud Jose Rizal during the awarding ceremony?
Because they could not accept that the winner came from the natives
What did Jose Rizal establish while studying in Universidad de Santo Tomas?
A group of friends (Compadrenismo)
What was Jose Rizal's achievement in the literary competition in Universidad de Santo Tomas?
He won the highest prize
What was the occasion that prompted Jose Rizal to write a play?
The 400th death anniversary of Miguel de Cervantes
Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Jose Rizal joined the Liceo Artistico-Literario of Manila in 1879 and won a competition.
- He wrote the poem "La Juventud Filipina" (To the Filipino Youth), encouraging Filipino youth to work harder to achieve their goals.
First Journey to Europe
- Rizal's secret mission to Spain was agreed upon with his brother Paciano.
- He left the Philippines in 1882 to pursue his medical course and observe the political situation in Madrid.
- Only Paciano, Antonio Rivera, Chenggoy, and the Orang family knew about his departure.
- Rizal's former teacher in Ateneo gave him a letter of recommendation to the Jesuit House in Barcelona.
Education at Ateneo de Municipal
- Rizal had his Bachiller en Artes at Ateneo de Municipal, a Jesuit school.
- He excelled academically, in extracurricular activities, and vocational education.
- His brother Paciano accompanied him to Ateneo Municipal, where he was introduced to Father Minister Magin Ferrando.
College Life in Universidad de Santo Tomas
- Rizal's grades in UST were lower compared to his time in Ateneo, due to distractions such as his love life and social group (Compadrenismo).
- He was not discriminated against in UST, contrary to what some historians claimed.
Literary Achievements
- Rizal won a literary competition in UST in 1880, writing a play entitled "El Consejo de los Dioses", which recognized Miguel de Cervantes as equal to Homer and Virgil.
- Despite the jury being composed of Spaniards, Rizal was awarded the highest prize, sparking discontent among the Spanish crowd.
Take this quiz to learn about Jose Rizal's early life, his education at Ateneo, and his experiences that shaped his future. Discover how the Jesuits influenced his life and how he excelled in academics and extracurricular activities.
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