Postwar Philippines Nation Building Quiz
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Why was the Rizal Law (Republic Act No. 1425) primarily intended according to the text?

  • To honor the heroes who fought for independence against Spain.
  • To increase government funding for nationalist projects.
  • To establish a mandatory course on Filipino history.
  • To promote a culture of patriotism and love for country. (correct)

    • What was one of the major challenges the Philippines faced in the postwar period?

  • Economic recession
  • Political corruption
  • Rebuilding after World War II (correct)
  • Nationalist uprisings

    • Which group fiercely opposed the passage of the Rizal Law in the Philippines?

  • Government officials
  • Academic scholars
  • Veterans of World War II
  • Religious institutions (correct)

    • What inspired the nationalists who took action during the postwar period in the Philippines?

    <p>The heroes of the Philippine independence revolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the Rizal Law, Republic Act No. 1425, approved by Congress in the Philippines?

    <p>June 12, 1956</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the full title of the law that mandated the study of Jose Rizal's life and works in schools?

    <p>An Act to Include Courses on Jose Rizal's Life and Works in Schools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which president of the Philippines signed Republic Act No. 1425 into law?

    <p>Ramon Magsaysay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the primary opponents of the Rizal Bill when it was introduced in the legislature?

    <p>The Catholic Church and its Allies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did opponents of the Rizal Bill argue against mandating students to study Rizal's novels?

    <p>Due to religious overtones in Rizal's works</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which individual initially filed the bill that would become the Rizal Law?

    <p>Sen. Claro Recto</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the central argument of the opponents of the Rizal Bill?

    <p>It violated freedom of religion and conscience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the general stance of Accion Catolica in relation to the Rizal Bill?

    <p>They actively opposed it</p> Signup and view all the answers

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