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Who was the mother of Jose Rizal, known for her refined culture and literary talent?
Who was the mother of Jose Rizal, known for her refined culture and literary talent?
- Maria
- Teodora (correct)
- Josefa
- Lucia
What profession did Olimpia's husband, Silvestre Ubaldo, have?
What profession did Olimpia's husband, Silvestre Ubaldo, have?
- Farmer
- Businessman
- Telegraph Operator (correct)
- Teacher
What illness caused Mariano Herbosa's death?
What illness caused Mariano Herbosa's death?
- Smallpox
- Tuberculosis
- Cholera (correct)
- Malaria
Which sibling of Jose Rizal died at the young age of 3?
Which sibling of Jose Rizal died at the young age of 3?
What was Francisco Mercado's occupation?
What was Francisco Mercado's occupation?
What name did Jose Rizal affectionately use to refer to his father?
What name did Jose Rizal affectionately use to refer to his father?
How many children did Francisco and Teodora Rizal have?
How many children did Francisco and Teodora Rizal have?
What was the significance of the pilgrimage to Antipolo for Jose Rizal and his father?
What was the significance of the pilgrimage to Antipolo for Jose Rizal and his father?
Who among Jose Rizal's siblings died as an old maid?
Who among Jose Rizal's siblings died as an old maid?
Which character influenced Rizal's understanding of martyrdom through the story of the moth?
Which character influenced Rizal's understanding of martyrdom through the story of the moth?
In what environment was Rizal raised, which influenced his character development?
In what environment was Rizal raised, which influenced his character development?
What aids are considered essential for attaining greatness in the annals of the nation according to the content?
What aids are considered essential for attaining greatness in the annals of the nation according to the content?
What aspect of Rizal's early life was highlighted regarding his talents?
What aspect of Rizal's early life was highlighted regarding his talents?
What was Rizal's family's real surname before adopting 'Rizal'?
What was Rizal's family's real surname before adopting 'Rizal'?
Which memory did Rizal recall from his infancy?
Which memory did Rizal recall from his infancy?
Who negatively influenced Rizal's eating habits as a child?
Who negatively influenced Rizal's eating habits as a child?
What poem did Rizal write at the age of 15?
What poem did Rizal write at the age of 15?
Which of the following was a childhood trick Rizal learned?
Which of the following was a childhood trick Rizal learned?
What was the reason for Rizal's first sorrow in childhood?
What was the reason for Rizal's first sorrow in childhood?
What did Rizal’s family practice regularly that he recalled from his childhood?
What did Rizal’s family practice regularly that he recalled from his childhood?
Who was the aya in Rizal's life?
Who was the aya in Rizal's life?
What was the title of Rizal's first poem written at the age of 8?
What was the title of Rizal's first poem written at the age of 8?
Which event directly inspired Rizal to advocate against Spanish tyranny?
Which event directly inspired Rizal to advocate against Spanish tyranny?
What was the main goal of the secularization movement that Gomburza was associated with?
What was the main goal of the secularization movement that Gomburza was associated with?
In which year were the priests Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora executed?
In which year were the priests Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora executed?
What type of work did Rizal write as his first dramatic piece?
What type of work did Rizal write as his first dramatic piece?
What was the primary reason behind Governor General Claveria starting to give surnames to Filipinos?
What was the primary reason behind Governor General Claveria starting to give surnames to Filipinos?
What does the term 'gobernadorcillo' refer to in the context of Rizal's ancestry?
What does the term 'gobernadorcillo' refer to in the context of Rizal's ancestry?
Which family background component contributed to Rizal's status in society?
Which family background component contributed to Rizal's status in society?
What significant symbol of status did the Rizal family own?
What significant symbol of status did the Rizal family own?
Who among the following was NOT mentioned as part of Rizal’s paternal lineage?
Who among the following was NOT mentioned as part of Rizal’s paternal lineage?
What was the size of the private library owned by Rizal's family?
What was the size of the private library owned by Rizal's family?
What notable ancestry did Eugenio Ursua, a part of Rizal's family, possess?
What notable ancestry did Eugenio Ursua, a part of Rizal's family, possess?
How did Don Francisco and Doña Teodora treat their children?
How did Don Francisco and Doña Teodora treat their children?
Study Notes
Rizal's Family and Ancestry
- Rizal's family's original surname was Mercado, adopted in 1783 by Domingo Lamco.
- They acquired the surname Rizal from a Spanish alcalde mayor.
- Rizal's father, Francisco Mercado, was a tenant farmer and a "model of fathers."
- His mother, Teodora Alonso, was a cultured woman with literary talent.
- Rizal was the seventh of eleven children.
- His siblings included Narcisa, Teodora, Gregorio, Manuel, Olimpia, Lucia, Maria, Josefa, Trinidad, and Soledad.
- Concepcion (Concha) died at age 3.
- Rizal's ancestry included Negrito, Indonesian, Malay, Chinese, and Spanish origins.
- The family belonged to the principalia, a town aristocracy, owning a carriage and a large library.
Rizal's Childhood and Early Education
- Rizal's earliest memory was of his family's garden at age three.
- His mother, Teodora, was his first teacher.
- He learned magic tricks as a child.
- His first poem, "Sa aking mga kabata," was written at age eight.
- His first dramatic work was a Tagalog comedy.
- He attended schools in Calamba and Biñan.
- His teachers included Maestro Celestino, Maestro Lucas Padua, and Leon Monroy.
- He was a good student and participated in his first school brawl.
Key Events and Influences
- Rizal's family practiced daily Angelus prayers.
- The story of the moth made a profound impression on him.
- A pilgrimage to Antipolo fulfilled his mother's vow.
- The martyrdom of Gomburza (Gom-bur-za) in 1872, inspired Rizal to fight against Spanish tyranny and oppression. Gomburza were priests executed for allegedly leading a mutiny. They were important figures in the secularization movement advocating for greater Filipino roles in the Church.
- Rizal dedicated his novel El Filibusterismo to Gomburza in 1891.
- Secularization referred to the movement of replacing Spanish priests with Filipino priests.
Additional Information
- Rizal's name, Jose, was chosen by his mother, a devotee of Saint Joseph.
- Soledad retrieved Rizal's body from the Chinese cemetery after his death.
- Governor General Claveria initiated the process of assigning surnames to Filipinos.
- "Rizal" in Spanish, means a field where wheat, cut while still green, sprouts again.
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Explore the origins and early childhood of José Rizal, the Philippine national hero. This quiz delves into his family's history, including their ancestry and significant figures in his early education. Discover key events that shaped Rizal's formative years.
