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What was the occupation of Francisco Mercado, Jose Rizal's father?
What was the occupation of Francisco Mercado, Jose Rizal's father?
- Lawyer and politician
- Doctor and educator
- Landowner, farmer, and businessman (correct)
- Merchant and sailor
What was the original family name of Jose Rizal's ancestors?
What was the original family name of Jose Rizal's ancestors?
- Lam-co (correct)
- Alejandro
- Mercado
- Rizal
What did Rizal claim his heritage to be?
What did Rizal claim his heritage to be?
- Pure Filipino – Indio Puro (correct)
- Chinese Mestizo
- Mixed Chinese-Filipino heritage
- Spanish descent
What did Francisco Mercado's support enable Jose Rizal to do?
What did Francisco Mercado's support enable Jose Rizal to do?
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What values did Francisco Mercado instill in his children?
What values did Francisco Mercado instill in his children?
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Study Notes
Jose Rizal's Family Background
- Francisco Mercado, Jose Rizal's father, was a farmer and a merchant.
- The original family name of Jose Rizal's ancestors was Mercado, which was later changed to Rizal.
- Jose Rizal claimed his heritage to be of mixed Spanish, Chinese, and Malay ancestry.
- Francisco Mercado's financial support enabled Jose Rizal to pursue his studies in Manila and later in Europe.
- Francisco Mercado instilled in his children the values of hard work, discipline, and love for education.
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Test your knowledge of the Rizal family history with this quiz. Explore the multi-cultural heritage of Jose Rizal and his family, including their Chinese ancestry and its impact on Rizal's identity.
