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What was Jose Rizal's primary goal in leaving for Europe in 1882?
What was Jose Rizal's primary goal in leaving for Europe in 1882?
- To complete his education (correct)
- To start a business
- To join the military
- To become a journalist
Which newspaper was associated with the Propaganda Movement?
Which newspaper was associated with the Propaganda Movement?
- El Diario
- El Heraldo
- La Solidaridad (correct)
- La Patria
What was a major characteristic of the society Rizal encountered in Spain?
What was a major characteristic of the society Rizal encountered in Spain?
- Limited access to education
- Strict censorship of ideas
- Government control over media
- Freedom of expression and discussion (correct)
Who was the first editor of La Solidaridad?
Who was the first editor of La Solidaridad?
What did the propagandists of the Propaganda Movement believe regarding the status of the Philippines?
What did the propagandists of the Propaganda Movement believe regarding the status of the Philippines?
What role did Rizal's brother, Paciano, play in his departure?
What role did Rizal's brother, Paciano, play in his departure?
When did Jose Rizal return to the Philippines after his time abroad?
When did Jose Rizal return to the Philippines after his time abroad?
Which of the following goals was NOT part of the Propaganda Movement?
Which of the following goals was NOT part of the Propaganda Movement?
What did Rizal achieve by the end of the school year after improving his performance?
What did Rizal achieve by the end of the school year after improving his performance?
In what subject did Rizal receive a medal during his third year at Ateneo?
In what subject did Rizal receive a medal during his third year at Ateneo?
What were the reasons for Rizal's unhappiness at the University of Santo Tomas?
What were the reasons for Rizal's unhappiness at the University of Santo Tomas?
Which of the following awards did Rizal NOT receive during his fourth year?
Which of the following awards did Rizal NOT receive during his fourth year?
Who was Rizal's favorite teacher at Ateneo?
Who was Rizal's favorite teacher at Ateneo?
What degree did Rizal graduate with from Ateneo?
What degree did Rizal graduate with from Ateneo?
What advice did Father Pablo Ramon give to Rizal during his time at UST?
What advice did Father Pablo Ramon give to Rizal during his time at UST?
What was Rizal's mode of departure from the Philippines?
What was Rizal's mode of departure from the Philippines?
What was the purpose of Rizal's proposal to create a Filipino colony in North Borneo?
What was the purpose of Rizal's proposal to create a Filipino colony in North Borneo?
Who did Rizal meet while on his journey to Hongkong?
Who did Rizal meet while on his journey to Hongkong?
What problem did Rizal encounter regarding the Calamba tenants' relocation?
What problem did Rizal encounter regarding the Calamba tenants' relocation?
How did Governor Despujol respond to Rizal's request for permission?
How did Governor Despujol respond to Rizal's request for permission?
What relationship did Segunda Katigbak have with Rizal?
What relationship did Segunda Katigbak have with Rizal?
What item did Segunda give to Rizal as a token of their affection?
What item did Segunda give to Rizal as a token of their affection?
What was the main concern of Rizal's family and friends regarding his meeting with Despujol?
What was the main concern of Rizal's family and friends regarding his meeting with Despujol?
How did Rizal's feelings for Leonor Valenzuela begin?
How did Rizal's feelings for Leonor Valenzuela begin?
How did Rizal send secret love letters to Leonor Rivera?
How did Rizal send secret love letters to Leonor Rivera?
What was the reason Leonor Rivera eventually married Henry Kipping?
What was the reason Leonor Rivera eventually married Henry Kipping?
What poem did Rizal dedicate to Consuelo Ortiga y Rey?
What poem did Rizal dedicate to Consuelo Ortiga y Rey?
What art form did Sei San teach Rizal?
What art form did Sei San teach Rizal?
What motivated Rizal to avoid developing a serious romance with Consuelo Ortiga?
What motivated Rizal to avoid developing a serious romance with Consuelo Ortiga?
What was the main reason for the controversy surrounding Rizal's novel, Noli Me Tangere?
What was the main reason for the controversy surrounding Rizal's novel, Noli Me Tangere?
How did Gertrude Beckett contribute to Rizal's artistic endeavors?
How did Gertrude Beckett contribute to Rizal's artistic endeavors?
How did Rizal respond to the criticisms of his novel Noli Me Tangere?
How did Rizal respond to the criticisms of his novel Noli Me Tangere?
What did Leonor Rivera believe about Rizal's feelings towards her due to her mother's actions?
What did Leonor Rivera believe about Rizal's feelings towards her due to her mother's actions?
What actions did the friars take in response to Noli Me Tangere?
What actions did the friars take in response to Noli Me Tangere?
What was one of the concerns of Rizal's family regarding his safety?
What was one of the concerns of Rizal's family regarding his safety?
Why did Rizal leave London for Paris?
Why did Rizal leave London for Paris?
Why did Governor-General Emilio Terrero assign Lieutenant Jose Taviel de Andrade to Rizal?
Why did Governor-General Emilio Terrero assign Lieutenant Jose Taviel de Andrade to Rizal?
What title was Rizal known by in Calamba due to his medical skills?
What title was Rizal known by in Calamba due to his medical skills?
What request did Governor-General Terrero make to Rizal for his own safety?
What request did Governor-General Terrero make to Rizal for his own safety?
What was Rizal's primary occupation while living in Calamba?
What was Rizal's primary occupation while living in Calamba?
What prompted Rizal to challenge Antonio Luna to a duel?
What prompted Rizal to challenge Antonio Luna to a duel?
Why did the love affair between Rizal and Nellie Boustead not end in marriage?
Why did the love affair between Rizal and Nellie Boustead not end in marriage?
Who were the two Jacoby sisters in Rizal's life?
Who were the two Jacoby sisters in Rizal's life?
What was the primary reason for Josephine Bracken's visit to Dapitan?
What was the primary reason for Josephine Bracken's visit to Dapitan?
How did Rizal's sisters view Josephine Bracken?
How did Rizal's sisters view Josephine Bracken?
What emotional reaction did Suzanne Jacoby have when Rizal left Brussels?
What emotional reaction did Suzanne Jacoby have when Rizal left Brussels?
What was one characteristic of Josephine Bracken noted in the content?
What was one characteristic of Josephine Bracken noted in the content?
What significant factor prevented Rizal and Josephine from marrying during their affair?
What significant factor prevented Rizal and Josephine from marrying during their affair?
Flashcards
Rizal's academic achievements at Ateneo
Rizal's academic achievements at Ateneo
Jose Rizal received the highest academic honors and was recognized as the top student at Ateneo.
Who was Rizal's favorite teacher?
Who was Rizal's favorite teacher?
Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez, a Spanish Jesuit priest, was Rizal's favorite teacher.
Rizal's performance in his fourth year at Ateneo
Rizal's performance in his fourth year at Ateneo
Rizal excelled despite struggling with Spanish, earning good grades and multiple medals in subjects like Latin, rhetoric, poetry, French, and drawing.
Rizal's studies at UST
Rizal's studies at UST
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Why was Rizal unhappy at UST?
Why was Rizal unhappy at UST?
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Rizal's departure from the Philippines
Rizal's departure from the Philippines
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Rizal's academic success at Ateneo
Rizal's academic success at Ateneo
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Rizal's graduation from Ateneo
Rizal's graduation from Ateneo
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Filipino colony in North Borneo
Filipino colony in North Borneo
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Despujol's suspicion of Rizal's motives
Despujol's suspicion of Rizal's motives
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Rizal's willingness to meet Despujol
Rizal's willingness to meet Despujol
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Segunda Katigbak
Segunda Katigbak
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Leonor Valenzuela
Leonor Valenzuela
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Rizal's Secret Mission
Rizal's Secret Mission
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Who are the Ilustrados?
Who are the Ilustrados?
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Assimilationism
Assimilationism
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What is La Solidaridad?
What is La Solidaridad?
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Propaganda's Goal for Friars
Propaganda's Goal for Friars
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Propaganda's Cultural Goal
Propaganda's Cultural Goal
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Rizal's Return
Rizal's Return
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Controversy surrounding "Noli Me Tangere"
Controversy surrounding "Noli Me Tangere"
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Rumors spread about Rizal.
Rumors spread about Rizal.
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Concerns for Rizal's Safety.
Concerns for Rizal's Safety.
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Rizal's role as a Doctor.
Rizal's role as a Doctor.
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Governor Terrero and "Noli Me Tangere"
Governor Terrero and "Noli Me Tangere"
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Rizal's Refusal to Leave.
Rizal's Refusal to Leave.
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Rizal's Departure for Hong Kong.
Rizal's Departure for Hong Kong.
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Terrero's Advice to Rizal.
Terrero's Advice to Rizal.
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Who was Leonor Rivera?
Who was Leonor Rivera?
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Who was Consuelo Ortiga y Rey?
Who was Consuelo Ortiga y Rey?
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Who was Sei-San?
Who was Sei-San?
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Who was Gertrude Beckett?
Who was Gertrude Beckett?
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How did Rizal send secret love letters?
How did Rizal send secret love letters?
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What was Leonor Rivera's fate?
What was Leonor Rivera's fate?
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Why did Rizal resist a relationship with Consuelo Ortiga?
Why did Rizal resist a relationship with Consuelo Ortiga?
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Why did Rizal not choose to stay in Japan with Sei-San?
Why did Rizal not choose to stay in Japan with Sei-San?
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Who was Josephine Bracken?
Who was Josephine Bracken?
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Why did Rizal become interested in Josephine Bracken?
Why did Rizal become interested in Josephine Bracken?
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Why were Rizal's sisters wary about Josephine?
Why were Rizal's sisters wary about Josephine?
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Why did Josephine hesitate to marry Rizal?
Why did Josephine hesitate to marry Rizal?
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What ended Rizal's relationship with Nellie Boustead?
What ended Rizal's relationship with Nellie Boustead?
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How did Suzanne Jacoby feel for Rizal?
How did Suzanne Jacoby feel for Rizal?
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How did Rizal and Suzanne Jacoby meet?
How did Rizal and Suzanne Jacoby meet?
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Explain the conflict between Rizal and Antonio Luna.
Explain the conflict between Rizal and Antonio Luna.
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Study Notes
Ateneo Days
- Rizal took a test at the College of San Juan de Letran on June 10th and passed.
- His father, Don Kiko, changed his mind and wanted Rizal to attend Ateneo.
- Ateneo was a prestigious university in the Philippines during the 19th century.
- Father Magin Ferrando, the Registrar, initially rejected Rizal's admission due to him being a late registrant and undersized for his age.
- Manuel Burgos helped secure Rizal's acceptance.
- Rizal used the surname "Rizal" instead of "Mercado" due to his family's ties with Father Burgos.
- Rizal enrolled in the six-year Bachiller en Artes program.
- Ateneo classes were divided into two competing groups: the Roman Empire (boarders) and the Carthaginian Empire (non-boarders).
Unique Teaching at Ateneo
- Students competed across the two groups, promoting healthy rivalry.
- Students vying for the top ranks (dignitaries like Emperor, Tribune, Decurion) within their groups.
- Rizal stayed at a boarding house outside Intramuros, a 25-minute walk from the Ateneo Municipal.
- The boarding house was owned by Titay and owed the Rizal family 300 pesos.
First Year (1872-1873)
- Rizal started at the bottom of his class as an extern due to his limited Spanish.
- He quickly improved his rank within a week.
- Within a month, he became the Emperor of his empire, rewarded with a religious picture.
Second Year (1873-1874)
- Rizal was disappointed with his first-year rank.
- He improved and became the top student in his class.
Third Year (1874-1875)
- Rizal returned to Ateneo, and his mother was happy he was released from jail (as he had predicted).
- He maintained good grades but only received one medal due to mistakes in his limited Spanish skills.
- Another student, fluent in Spanish, received the medal instead.
Fourth Year (1875-1876)
- Rizal's favorite/best teacher was Fr. Francisco de Paula Sanchez.
- Rizal received five medals for his academic achievements.
Fifth Year (1876-1877)
- Rizal completed his degrees and excelled.
- He earned the title "The Pride of Jesuits," being the best Atenean of his time.
UST Years (University of Santo Tomas):
- Rizal studied Philosophy and Letters at UST.
- He was advised to study medicine by the Ateneo rector.
- He also studied survey.
- Historian Gregorio Zaide attributed three reasons for Rizal's unhappiness at UST:
- Hostile Dominican professors
- Discrimination against Filipino students
- Obsolete and repressive teaching methods.
Myths about Rizal and UST:
- Myth: Rizal experienced discrimination at UST. Fact: Rizal was given an unusual privilege to take up pre-med.
- Myth: Filipino students were unfairly discriminated against. Fact: Filipino students consistently got the best grades, initially, then the top 3 spots were filled by Spaniards.
- Myth: Rizal received low grades from UST. Fact: Rizal received excellent grades, equivalent to a high school diploma.
- Rizal was placed 2nd in his senior year, with another Filipino student named Cornelio Mapa placed 1st.
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