10 Questions
What was the name of Rizal's grandfather on his mother's side?
Juan Mercado
In which year did Rizal enroll in the Pre-Medical Course and the First Year of Medicine simultaneously?
1878-1879
Who was the last native king of Tondo and part of Rizal's ancestry?
Lakandula
Which course did Rizal enter in UST in 1877 before opting for a career in medicine?
Philosophy
Who was Rizal's maternal Great-great Grandfather with Japanese Ancestry?
Eugenio Ursua
Why did Rizal's biographers express discontent with his grades at UST?
Because his grades were significantly lower than his high school grades at Ateneo.
How did Rizal's performance in Medicine at UST compare to that of his classmates?
He obtained grades that were above-average but not excellent like his high school performance.
What was the main difference between Rizal's academic performance at Ateneo and UST?
The level of difficulty of the courses at the two institutions.
Why did Rizal's biographers blame the Dominicans and UST for his 'low' grades?
They thought the grading system at UST was unfair and discriminatory.
How did Rizal's biographers' views on his academic performance contrast with an objective historian's approach?
Biographers exaggerated Rizal's difficulties, while historians sought to analyze objectively.
Explore the diverse ancestry of Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, including his Chinese, Japanese, and native Filipino roots traced back through generations. Learn about key figures in Rizal's family history and their cultural backgrounds.
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