Rizal's Decision to Study Abroad

Questions and Answers

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.

False

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.

Fort Santiago Signup and view all the answers

Match the following works of Rizal with their main themes:

Noli Me Tangere = Exposing the arrogance of Spanish clergy El Filibusterismo = Revolution against Spanish rule Morga's Sucessos de las Islas Filipinas = Showcasing Filipino civilization Annotations to Morga = Historical validation of Philippine culture Signup and view all the answers

Rizal was primarily known as a painter during his lifetime.

False Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary theme of Rizal's farewell poem, 'Mi Ultimo Adios'?

Love for his country Signup and view all the answers

Rizal's life was characterized by his roles as a(n) __________, economist, and national hero.

educator Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant event that occurred on December 30, 1896, in relation to Rizal?

Rizal was shot at Bagumbayan Field. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following attributes to Rizal:

Linguist = Studied multiple languages Ophthalmic Surgeon = Performed eye surgeries Nationalist = Fought for Philippine independence Poet = Wrote 'Mi Ultimo Adios' Signup and view all the answers

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.

Description

Explore the pivotal moments in Jose Rizal's journey to study in Spain. This quiz covers his experiences at the Central Universidad de Madrid, where he earned degrees in Medicine and Philosophy. Discover the motivations behind his education and the significance of his studies for his future endeavors.