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At what age did Jose enter Ateneo Municipal?
At what age did Jose enter Ateneo Municipal?
What was the title of the award-winning poetry Rizal wrote in Ateneo Municipal?
What was the title of the award-winning poetry Rizal wrote in Ateneo Municipal?
How many students graduated as 'sobresaliente' in the class that Rizal was a part of?
How many students graduated as 'sobresaliente' in the class that Rizal was a part of?
What degree did Jose receive with the highest honors on March 14, 1877?
What degree did Jose receive with the highest honors on March 14, 1877?
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Which school in Manila was known for its equal treatment to Filipino and Spanish students in 1872?
Which school in Manila was known for its equal treatment to Filipino and Spanish students in 1872?
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At what age did Jose Rizal write the poem 'Sa AkingMgaKabata'?
At what age did Jose Rizal write the poem 'Sa AkingMgaKabata'?
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Who taught Jose Rizal physical exercises, riding a horse, and swimming?
Who taught Jose Rizal physical exercises, riding a horse, and swimming?
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Why was Jose Rizal sent home from the private school in Calamba after a few weeks?
Why was Jose Rizal sent home from the private school in Calamba after a few weeks?
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Who was Jose Rizal's teacher in Biñan when he was nine years old?
Who was Jose Rizal's teacher in Biñan when he was nine years old?
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Where did Jose Rizal learn his alphabet at age three?
Where did Jose Rizal learn his alphabet at age three?
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What book by Abbé Sabatier had an impact on Jose Rizal during his childhood?
What book by Abbé Sabatier had an impact on Jose Rizal during his childhood?
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Study Notes
Early Life and Education of Jose Rizal
- At a young age, Jose Rizal showed eagerness to learn how to read and write, taught by his family members.
- His mother taught him to read, write, and do basic arithmetic, while his brother Paciano guided him and taught him patriotism.
- His father's vast collection of books in their library further fueled his desire to learn.
- He was particularly influenced by the story of the moth or the "Foolish Butterfly" from "Children's Friend" by Abbé Sabatier.
Childhood Development
- At age three, he learned his alphabet from his mother.
- His father hired a private tutor who taught him reading, writing, and the rudiments of Latin.
- At age seven, he was sent to a private school in Calamba, but was sent home after a few weeks for already knowing everything the teacher had to teach.
- At age eight, he wrote the poem "Sa Aking Mga Kabata", promoting the love for one's language.
Education in Biñan
- At age nine, he was sent to study in Biñan under Justiniano Aquino-Cruz, a strict disciplinarian.
- After a few months, he was sent home for having already learned as much as his teacher.
Education in Ateneo
- At age eleven, he entered Ateneo Municipal, marking the start of his formal education.
- Ateneo Municipal was known for its equal treatment of Filipino and Spanish students.
- Rizal earned excellent marks in his subjects and wrote the award-winning poetry "Junto Al Pasig".
- He also practiced drawing, painting, and clay modeling.
- He graduated as 'sobresaliente' (excellent) with the highest honors, receiving his bachelor's degree in art on March 14, 1877.
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Test your knowledge on the life and intellectual development of Jose Rizal. Explore his childhood, education, and early influences that shaped his patriotism and intellect.
