17 Questions
What is the title of Rizal's entry in the 1879 literary contest conducted by the Liceo Artistico Literario de Manila?
A La Juventud Filipina
What is the theme of Rizal's sonnet 'Filipinas' written in 1880?
To praise the Philippines for its beauty and to encourage Filipino artists
What is the title of the one-act play written by Rizal at the request of the Jesuits?
Junta Al Pasig
What is the meaning of the term 'Indio' or 'Chongo' in the context of Spanish colonization?
A term used by the Spanish and mestizo to refer to the Filipinos
In which year did Rizal write the sonnet 'Filipinas'?
1880
What is the title of the play that Rizal's entry in the literary contest of 1880?
El Consejo de Los Dioses
What are the two novels of Jose Rizal that are specifically mentioned in the Rizal Law?
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
What is the main intention of the Rizal Law?
To make students aware of the sacrifices and noble ideals of Jose Rizal
What is the name of the law that requires the inclusion of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges, and universities?
Republic Act No. 1425
What is the context of the need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism mentioned in the Rizal Law?
The present period of our history
What is the purpose of authorizing the printing and distribution of Jose Rizal's works according to the Rizal Law?
To make Rizal's works accessible to all students
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for schools, colleges, and universities?
To display a portrait of Jose Rizal in the school's main hall
What is the purpose of having Rizal's works in schools, according to the passage?
To inspire patriotism in the minds of the youth
What exception is allowed under the rules and regulations provided?
Students who have a religious belief that prevents them from reading Rizal's works
How many days after publication in the Official Gazette will the rules and regulations take effect?
Thirty (30) days
Which of the following is required to be included in the list of approved books for required reading?
Rizal's other works and biography, as well as the unexpurgated editions of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
What is the significance of Jose Rizal's life, works, and writings, according to the passage?
They are a source of inspiration for patriotism
Study Notes
Rizal Law (R.A. 1425)
- Intended to make students aware of Rizal's sacrifice and noble ideals
- Aims to promote the teaching and reflection of Rizal's life and works
Purpose of Rizal Law
- Re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism
- Honoring Rizal as a national hero and patriot
- Shaping the national character through Rizal's life, works, and writings
Key Provisions of Rizal Law
- Inclusion of courses on Rizal's life, works, and writings in all public and private schools, colleges, and universities
- Authorization of printing and distribution of Rizal's works
- Exemption of students for religious reasons, but not from taking the course
Requirements for Schools
- Keeping an adequate number of copies of Rizal's original and unexpurgated editions in libraries
- Inclusion of Rizal's works in the list of approved books for required reading
Rizal's Life and Works
- Reason for below-par academic performance at UST: medicine not being his real vocation, dissatisfaction with the Dominican system, and exciting distractions of youth
- Literary works: "A La Juventud Filipina", "Mi Patria", "El Consejo de Los Dioses", "A Filipinas", and "Junta Al Pasig"
- Filipino terms: "Alcalde mayor" (head of a city or municipality), "Cabeza de baranggay" (head of a barangay), "Gobernadorcillo" (head of a municipality)
- Spanish term: "Indio" or "Chongo" (how Spanish and mestizo called Filipinos)
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