10 Questions
Where did Jose Rizal obtain his Bachiller en Artes degree?
Ateneo de Municipal
In which countries did Jose Rizal observe honest and diligent postal employees?
France, Germany, England
Why was Jose Rizal exiled to Dapitan in 1892?
As a punishment from the Jesuits
What was the reason for Jose Rizal wanting to return home quickly?
To avoid family issues
What was the consequence of Jose Rizal's exemplary performance at Ateneo de Municipal?
He was later exiled to Dapitan
What religious order supported Jose Rizal during his exile in Dapitan?
Jesuits
Where did Jose Rizal excel during his time at Ateneo de Municipal?
Academics and extracurricular activities
What was the main concern expressed by Jose Rizal regarding the postal service in Europe?
Slowness of delivery services
Why did some postal employees in Europe stand out for Jose Rizal?
Their exceptional honesty and diligence
What did Jose Rizal request regarding sending copies of drafts via mail?
To send the 2nd copy through one mail and the 3rd copy through the next mail
Study Notes
Early Life and Education
- Jose Rizal attended Ateneo de Municipal, a Jesuit school, where he excelled in academics, extracurricular, and vocational education.
- He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (Bachiller en Artes) from Ateneo.
Journey to Europe
- Rizal traveled to Europe, arriving in Barcelona, Spain on June 16, 1882.
- Initially, he ran out of money and relied on a letter of recommendation from his Ateneo teachers to get help from the Jesuits in Barcelona.
- He first rented a cheap room for 11 pesos, which he didn't like, but later upgraded to a better room when his brother Paciano sent him more money.
Life in Barcelona and Madrid
- Rizal spent his summer vacation traveling to different parts of the city and meeting other Filipinos living in Madrid.
- His former classmates from Ateneo prepared a party for him at Plaza Cataluna.
- While waiting for classes to start, he wrote an essay expressing his love and longing for his country.
Correspondence
- Rizal wrote to his parents, expressing his desire to return home as soon as possible due to financial struggles and concerns about the family business.
- He asked his parents to send him money through multiple mail channels to avoid losses.
Academics and Propaganda
- Rizal joined the Propaganda Movement, advocating for assimilation and reforms in the Philippines.
- He came into conflict with other propagandists, including Antonio Luna and Marcelo H. del Pilar.
- Rizal's academic records from Universidad Central de Madrid show his growth as a propagandist.
Test your knowledge on Jose Rizal's life abroad, including his journeys to Europe, time in Barcelona and Madrid, involvement in Masonry, academic records in Universidad Central de Madrid, conflicts with Antonio Luna and Marcelo H. del Pilar, and more.
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