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Who originally owned the Kalamba Estate before it was confiscated by the government?
Who originally owned the Kalamba Estate before it was confiscated by the government?
What religious order did Don Francisco Engracio lease the land they cultivated in Kalamba from?
What religious order did Don Francisco Engracio lease the land they cultivated in Kalamba from?
Which event triggered the French Revolution according to the given text?
Which event triggered the French Revolution according to the given text?
What act dissolved the illusion that Spain would not let go of her colonies?
What act dissolved the illusion that Spain would not let go of her colonies?
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Who explained why Rizal had to depart for Europe in a society where talent was disliked and self-respect distrusted?
Who explained why Rizal had to depart for Europe in a society where talent was disliked and self-respect distrusted?
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The reign of terror following the French Revolution proved that true liberty could only be achieved by __________.
The reign of terror following the French Revolution proved that true liberty could only be achieved by __________.
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Which ancestor of Rizal was a deputy of the Philippines to the Spanish Cortes?
Which ancestor of Rizal was a deputy of the Philippines to the Spanish Cortes?
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Which religious order was expelled from the country in 1786, effectively removing the primary source of knowledge about Spain and the Church?
Which religious order was expelled from the country in 1786, effectively removing the primary source of knowledge about Spain and the Church?
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In which Spanish territory did Rizal witness a unique form of nationalism, characterized by love and loyalty for Catalonia and disdain for all things Spanish?
In which Spanish territory did Rizal witness a unique form of nationalism, characterized by love and loyalty for Catalonia and disdain for all things Spanish?
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What was the most honorable employment in China during the time of Rizal's great-great-grandfather?
What was the most honorable employment in China during the time of Rizal's great-great-grandfather?
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Which king commuted the sentence of the freemasons from death to banishment, leading to their presence in the colonies?
Which king commuted the sentence of the freemasons from death to banishment, leading to their presence in the colonies?
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Which system was the set-up of the Kalamba estate reminiscent of?
Which system was the set-up of the Kalamba estate reminiscent of?
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Which organization was composed of retired colonials and expatriate students aiming to improve conditions in the colony?
Which organization was composed of retired colonials and expatriate students aiming to improve conditions in the colony?
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Who was the German scientist-traveler who predicted the Philippines freedom from Spain and the coming of the Americans?
Who was the German scientist-traveler who predicted the Philippines freedom from Spain and the coming of the Americans?
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Which constitution declared all Spain's colonies integral to the Motherland and their citizens as citizens of Spain?
Which constitution declared all Spain's colonies integral to the Motherland and their citizens as citizens of Spain?
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Who was described as 'my man was brought up in libraries, and in libraries the environment of reality is not taken into account before acting.'?
Who was described as 'my man was brought up in libraries, and in libraries the environment of reality is not taken into account before acting.'?
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What degree did Jose Rizal earn in 1884 to become a doctor?
What degree did Jose Rizal earn in 1884 to become a doctor?
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Who was the liberal history professor that triggered a violent student demonstration in the Universidad Central de Madrid, in which Rizal took part?
Who was the liberal history professor that triggered a violent student demonstration in the Universidad Central de Madrid, in which Rizal took part?
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Study Notes
Catholic Orders and LandOwnership
- Dominicans leased land to Don Francisco Engracio in Kalamba
- Jesuits originally owned the Kalamba Estate, which was confiscated by the government
Historical Influences
- The French Revolution triggered the popular revolution and brought reforms
- The American Revolution and selling of Florida to the United States showed that Spain would let go of its colonies under pressure
Key Figures
- Leon Maria Guerrero was a biographer-historian who described the society in Rizal's time
- Basilio Sancho de Santa Justa was the secular Archbishop of Manila who instituted uniform church charges and put secular clergy in charge of parishes
- Marquis de Cañete was a Spanish nobleman ancestor of Rizal
- Lorenzo Alberto Alonzo was an ancestor of Rizal who was a deputy to the Spanish Cortes
- Capitan Juan Mercado was an ancestor of Rizal who became an elector for the first representative of the Philippines to the Spanish Cortes
Spanish Territory and Nationalism
- Catalonia was a region where Rizal witnessed an expression of nationalism, with people openly demonstrating against Spanish rule
- King Philip V commuted the sentence of freemasons from death to banishment, leading to the influx of liberal-minded individuals in the colonies
Education and Science
- Feodor Jagor was a German scientist-traveler who predicted the Philippines' freedom from Spain and the eventual coming of the Americans
- Rizal earned a Licentiate in Medicine in 1884
Politics and Organizations
- Circulo-Hispano Filipino was an organization composed of retired colonials and expatriate students aimed at improving the condition in the colony
- Asociacio Hispano-Filipino was an association established in Madrid where Rizal would have been an executive committee member
- Marcelo H. Del Pilar was Rizal's greatest ally and rival among the propagandists
- Miguel Morayta was a liberal history professor who triggered a violent student demonstration in the Universidad Central de Madrid, in which Rizal took part
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Test your knowledge of Philippine history with this quiz covering topics such as the Kalamba Estate, the French Revolution, and the departure of Rizal for Europe. Challenge yourself with questions related to prominent figures and events in Philippine history.
