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Which of the following reflects the economic standing of Rizal's family during his childhood?
Which of the following reflects the economic standing of Rizal's family during his childhood?
- They were impoverished, struggling to meet basic needs and relying on charity.
- They belonged to the working class, primarily engaged in manual labor.
- They were considered 'Principalia,' accommodating Spanish officials and priests, indicating a position of local prominence and wealth. (correct)
- They held high positions in the Spanish colonial government, granting them significant influence and riches.
What detail from Rizal's early life suggests a link between family experiences and his later intellectual pursuits?
What detail from Rizal's early life suggests a link between family experiences and his later intellectual pursuits?
- His father's occupation as a merchant.
- His frequent participation in town fiestas.
- His uncle Gregorio's encouragement to observe life keenly and think for himself. (correct)
- His early training in physical activities like swimming and fencing.
How did Rizal's mother, Teodora Alonso, influence his early intellectual development?
How did Rizal's mother, Teodora Alonso, influence his early intellectual development?
- She served as his first teacher, providing him with early education. (correct)
- She encouraged him to pursue a career in the military.
- She taught him about the importance of physical fitness.
- She taught him the art of sculpting.
The anecdote of the moth and the flame, as told to Rizal by his mother, suggests what about his upbringing?
The anecdote of the moth and the flame, as told to Rizal by his mother, suggests what about his upbringing?
What does Rizal being named after San Jose (Saint Joseph) suggest about his family's values?
What does Rizal being named after San Jose (Saint Joseph) suggest about his family's values?
Considering his family's emphasis on discipline, artistic encouragement, and religious devotion, how might these factors have collectively shaped Rizal's later reformist ideals?
Considering his family's emphasis on discipline, artistic encouragement, and religious devotion, how might these factors have collectively shaped Rizal's later reformist ideals?
How did the cultural activities Rizal engaged in as a child, such as magic lantern exhibitions and puppet shows, potentially influence his later works and activism?
How did the cultural activities Rizal engaged in as a child, such as magic lantern exhibitions and puppet shows, potentially influence his later works and activism?
Rizal adopted 'Rizal' as his surname, which in Spanish means 'A field where wheat, cut while still green, sprouts again'. What does this suggest about his identity?
Rizal adopted 'Rizal' as his surname, which in Spanish means 'A field where wheat, cut while still green, sprouts again'. What does this suggest about his identity?
How did the physical discipline methods used by Rizal's parents reflect the prevailing child-rearing practices of that time?
How did the physical discipline methods used by Rizal's parents reflect the prevailing child-rearing practices of that time?
Given that Rizal was small and of fragile physique as a child, yet excelled in sports like swimming, fencing, and wrestling due to his uncle Manuel's influence, what does this imply about his character?
Given that Rizal was small and of fragile physique as a child, yet excelled in sports like swimming, fencing, and wrestling due to his uncle Manuel's influence, what does this imply about his character?
Flashcards
Francisco Engracio Mercado Rizal y Alejandro
Francisco Engracio Mercado Rizal y Alejandro
Father of Rizal, studied at Colegio de San Jose, owned a huge land.
Teodora Morales Alonso Realonda y Quintos
Teodora Morales Alonso Realonda y Quintos
Mother of Rizal, Studied at Colegio de Santa Rosa, First teacher of Rizal, Remarkable woman.
Mercado
Mercado
Rizal's real surname adopted from his Grandfather.
Rizal
Rizal
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Rizal's birth date
Rizal's birth date
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Rizal's first name
Rizal's first name
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Protacio
Protacio
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Gregorio (Uncle)
Gregorio (Uncle)
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Jose Alberto (Grandpa)
Jose Alberto (Grandpa)
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Manuel (Uncle)
Manuel (Uncle)
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Study Notes
- The real surname of Rizal is Mercado, adopted from his grandfather.
- Rizal's name was given by a mayor from Laguna, signifying "a field where wheat, cut while still green, sprouts again" in Spanish.
Birth
- Born on Wednesday June 19, 1861, between 11 AM and 12 PM.
- Teodora vowed to take Rizal on a pilgrimage to Antipolo due to a difficult birth.
- Baptized on June 22.
- Don Pedro Canasas was his godfather.
- Named after Joseph, the patron saint of laborers and soldiers, and Protacio, after a living saint.
Parents:
- Francisco Engracio Mercado Rizal y Alejandro was Rizal's father who studied at Colegio de San Jose (1818-1898).
- He owned a huge land, referred to as a "hacienda," and was considered a model father.
- Teodora Morales Alonso Realonda y Quintos was Rizal's mother who studied at Colegio de Santa Rosa (1826-1911).
- She was Rizal's first teacher and was known as a remarkable woman.
Economic and Social Status
- The family belonged to the Principalia class, accommodating visitors, including priests, Spanish officials, and guardia civils.
Intense Care
- Known as Ute or Moy within the family, and Pepe or Pepito outside the house.
- He was small and fragile, often joked about his head being too large.
- Paciano served as his second father figure.
Influence of Relatives
- Gregorio (uncle) encouraged him to work hard, observe life keenly, and think for himself.
- Jose Alberto (grandpa) encouraged him to sketch, paint, and sculpt.
- Manuel (uncle) influenced his physical development through swimming, fencing, wrestling, and other sports.
Influence of Devotion
- The Rizals attended mass daily and prayed the Angelus and Rosary before sleeping.
- All children kissed their parents' hands after prayers.
Influence of Family Discipline
- The children were spanked for misbehavior.
- Rizal received a spanking from Dona Teodora for lifting gunpowder towards his sister's face.
- Rizal was imprinted with the story of the moth that burned to a flame when Dona Teodora was reading something to him, so if he disobeyed, he might get burned as it did.
Influence of Artistry
- At age 5, Rizal sketched, molded clay, and wax objects that attracted him.
- He painted a new banner in oil colors for the town fiesta that was better than the original.
First Literary and Theatrical Works
- "Ang aking mga kababata" was his first poem and was dedicated "to my fellow children"
- A Tagalog comedy was his first drama bought and staged by gobernadorcillo Aaete in his own fiesta, written after his first poem.
As a magician and performer
- He made coins appear or disappear in his fingers and made handkerchiefs disappear.
- He had magic lantern exhibitions where a lamp cast shadows on a white screen.
- He twisted his fingers into fantastic shapes, creating enlarged shadows that resembled animals and people.
- Puppet shows: manipulating marionettes.
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