Life and Works of Rizal Midterm Quiz and Reviewer Flashcards

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Who was responsible for checking the administration of the Governor General?

Cabeza de Barangay

Residencia (correct)

Alcalde Mayor

Viceroy

What was the role of the Visitador in the Philippines?

Head of the military

Appointed the Governor General

Checked the administration of the Governor General (correct)

Supervised the other courts

What was the primary power of the Gobernadorcillo?

Appointing the Governor General

Head of the barangay

Trade engagement (correct)

Legislation

Who had powers similar to the Governor General but limited to the province?

Gobernadorcillo Signup and view all the answers

Who were 'Los Afrancesados' and what did they advocate for?

Educated elite advocating for liberal reforms Signup and view all the answers

What qualifications were necessary for a Filipino to become a Gobernadorcillo or Cabeza de Barangay?

$500 property, age 25, educated male Signup and view all the answers

Who was Basilio's girlfriend?

Juli Signup and view all the answers

What was Isagani's relationship to Padre Florentino?

He was Padre Florentino's nephew Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Juli when her father Cabesang Tales was abducted by rebels?

She offered her service to Hermana Penchang to get money for the ransom Signup and view all the answers

What was G.Pasta's transformation in the story?

He became self-centered due to government corruption Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Cabesang Tales after he refused to pay the increased tax on his rented land?

He joined Simoun's plan to attain justice Signup and view all the answers

What happened to Placido Pinetente, the student from the province?

He walked out from school and joined the plan of Simoun Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary aim of the Ilustrados?

To introduce reforms for the development of Spanish civil life Signup and view all the answers

Which group believed that the hindrance to development was the absolutism of the monarchy?

Progresistas Signup and view all the answers

Who occupied the highest class in the society and held positions in the government during the Spanish colonization?

Peninsulares Signup and view all the answers

Which group did Jose Rizal and the Gomburza belong to?

Creoles Signup and view all the answers

What did the Cadiz Constitution of 1812 mandate?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which group believed that stability in the government and society could be attained by following traditions and the church?

Carlistas Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason for the execution of the three priests Gomez, Burgos, and Zamora (GOMBURZA)?

They were involved in a plot to overthrow the Spanish rule Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Polo y Servicio system during the Spanish colonial period?

It was a form of forced labor imposed on Filipino men aged 16-60 Signup and view all the answers

What was the Falla system during the Spanish colonial period?

It was a payment made to be exempted from forced labor Signup and view all the answers

What was the Encomienda system during the Spanish colonial period?

It was the confiscation of native lands and their distribution to Spanish colonizers Signup and view all the answers

What was the Bandala system during the Spanish colonial period?

It was the compulsory sale of native products to the Spanish colonizers Signup and view all the answers

Who was considered the most influential group during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

The Spanish friars and religious orders Signup and view all the answers

What was Padre Damaso's role in the novel?

He was the head priest of San Diego for 20 years and symbolized abusive leaders Signup and view all the answers

What did Doña Victorina aspire for?

To become a respected member of the upper society Signup and view all the answers

How did Doña Patrocino's behavior contradict her actions?

She had an elicit love affair but pretended to be prayerful and joined church activities Signup and view all the answers

What did Pilosopo Tasio symbolize in the novel?

A Filipino who was intelligent and spoke for his principles Signup and view all the answers

What was the main theme of El Filibusterismo?

The encouragement of revenge and violent rebellion against abuse Signup and view all the answers

How did Simoun's character change from Crisostomo Ibarra in Noli Me Tangere?

He became pessimistic and encouraged rebellion due to the cruel society Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Spanish Colonial Government in the Philippines

The Viceroy appointed the Governor General in the Philippines.
The Governor General was the chief executive in the whole archipelago, head of the military, and had the power to choose which laws to implement.
The Visitador was responsible for checking the administration of the Governor General.
The Residencia was responsible for observing the Governor General.
The Alcalde Mayor had the power and responsibilities similar to the Governor General but was limited to a province.
The Gobernadorcillo had the same power and responsibilities as the Governor General but was limited to a town or pueblo and also had the power of Indulto de Comercio to engage in trading.

The Cabeza de Barangay was the head of a smaller unit called a barangay within a town.
The Consulado de Indias had the power of legislation.
The Royal Audiencia was the highest court in the country and supervised other courts.
Filipinos were only allowed to assume the position of Gobernadorcillo and Cabeza de Barangay, and only if they were male, 23 years old, educated, and had a property of 500 pesos.

Characters in El Filibusterismo

Basilio was a medicine student, the son of Sisa, and the boyfriend of Juli.
Isagani was a student leader, the nephew of Padre Florentino, and the friend of Basilio and boyfriend of Maria Paulita Gomez.
G.Pasta was a former idealistic Filipino who became self-centered due to corruption in the government.
Juli was the less fortunate daughter of Cabesang Tales, the girlfriend of Basilio, and committed suicide due to misfortunes.
Cabesang Tales was a farmer who rented land from the corporation of the friars and was abducted by rebels.

Philippine History and Reforms

The Cadiz Constitution of 1812 mandated the transformation of the Spanish government from monarchy to constitutional monarchy.
The Ilustrados aimed to introduce reform for the development of Spanish civil life.
The Progresistas, mostly freemasons, believed that the hindrance to development was the absolutism of the monarchy.
The Carlista believed that following tradition and the church was necessary for stability.
The Peninsulares were the highest class, born in Spain and settled in the Philippines, and occupied the highest positions in the government.
The Insulares were the second class, born in the Philippines, and also enjoyed luxuries in the country.
The Creoles, a mixture of Spanish and native, were a class that sought reform in the society during the Spanish colonization.

Life and Works of Jose Rizal

Jose Rizal was a Filipino reformist who sought reform in the society during the Spanish colonization.
He was born on June 19, 1861, and executed on December 30, 1896.
Teodora Alonso was his first teacher and mother.
Francisco Mercado was his father.
Leonor Rivera was his greatest love.
Paciano Rizal was his brother.
"My First Inspiration" was his first poem.
The death of his sister Conception was his first sorrow.
Ferdinand Blumentritt was his best friend.
The conflict between Rizal and Marcelo was published in La Solidaridad, which was opposed by Rizal.

El Filibusterismo

El Filibusterismo was the second novel of Jose Rizal, written in the memory of Gomburza.
It was published on September 18, 1891.
Simoun was the main character, a continuation of Crisostomo from being idealistic to pessimistic, and encouraged people to seek revenge and justice using violent means.

Other Key Figures

Padre Damaso was the head priest of San Diego, symbolizing the abusive leaders of the church and society.
Doña Victorina was a social climber who dreamed to be part of the upper society.
Doña Patrocinio had an illicit love affair with the Alferez and symbolized the Filipina who hid her bad attitudes through prayer.
Pilosopo Tasio was intelligent and spoke his mind, symbolizing a Filipino who stood for his principles.
Gomburza refers to Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, who were executed by garrote on February 17, 1872, in Bagong Bayan (Luneta).

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