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What is the title of Rizal's satirical novel published in Berlin in March 1887?
What is the title of Rizal's satirical novel published in Berlin in March 1887?
- Noli Me Tangere (correct)
- El Filibusterismo
- Sucessos de las Islas Filipinas
- Philippine History
Rizal's second novel, El Filibusterismo, is a sequel to Noli Me Tangere and is less revolutionary.
Rizal's second novel, El Filibusterismo, is a sequel to Noli Me Tangere and is less revolutionary.
False (B)
What degree did Rizal earn from the Central Universidad de Madrid?
What degree did Rizal earn from the Central Universidad de Madrid?
Licentiate in Medicine
Rizal was imprisoned in __________ on charges related to anti-friar pamphlets.
Rizal was imprisoned in __________ on charges related to anti-friar pamphlets.
Match the following works of Rizal with their main themes:
Match the following works of Rizal with their main themes:
Rizal was primarily known as a painter during his lifetime.
Rizal was primarily known as a painter during his lifetime.
What was the primary theme of Rizal's farewell poem, 'Mi Ultimo Adios'?
What was the primary theme of Rizal's farewell poem, 'Mi Ultimo Adios'?
Rizal's life was characterized by his roles as a(n) __________, economist, and national hero.
Rizal's life was characterized by his roles as a(n) __________, economist, and national hero.
What was the significant event that occurred on December 30, 1896, in relation to Rizal?
What was the significant event that occurred on December 30, 1896, in relation to Rizal?
Match the following attributes to Rizal:
Match the following attributes to Rizal:
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Study Notes
Rizal’s Education Abroad
- Rizal left for Spain on May 3, 1882, to study at the Central Universidad de Madrid.
- He earned a Licentiate in Medicine on June 21, 1884, at age 23 and graduated in Philosophy and Letters with an "excellent" grade on June 19, 1885, at age 24.
Nationalism and Literary Contributions
- Rizal aimed for political and social reforms and educated fellow Filipinos by publishing nationalistic works in Europe.
- He mastered 22 languages, including Arabic, English, French, and Tagalog.
- His first major work, "NOLI ME TANGERE," was published in Berlin in March 1887, critiquing Spanish clergy's arrogance.
- In 1890, he reprinted Morga’s "SUCCESSOS DE LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS" in Paris with annotations highlighting Filipino civilization pre-Spanish colonization.
- "EL FILIBUSTERISMO," a sequel to "NOLI," was published on September 18, 1891, in Ghent and is more revolutionary in tone.
Imprisonment and Exile
- Rizal was imprisoned in Fort Santiago for a brief period in July 1892 due to false charges related to anti-friar pamphlets found with his sister.
- He was exiled in Dapitan, where he engaged in various professional and educational activities.
Life in Dapitan
- Rizal won a lottery and invested in agriculture, fishing, and a hospital.
- He taught English and Spanish, sculpture, and vocational courses to students in his home, which served as an educational center.
- Noteworthy projects included the construction of a water dam and a relief map of Mindanao, showcasing his engineering skills.
Final Years and Martyrdom
- Rizal returned to the Philippines on November 3, 1896, just before the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution on August 26, 1896.
- Despite the fabricated charges against him, he was given the opportunity to defend himself during a preliminary investigation.
- He wrote "Mi Ultimo Adios," expressing his love for the country, in his prison cell.
- Convicted of rebellion and sedition, he was executed on December 30, 1896, at Bagumbayan Field, at the age of 35.
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