Rizal's Family and Education

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What surname did Rizal's family adopt in 1731?

  • Lam-co
  • Claveria
  • Mercado (correct)
  • Biñan

Where was Rizal born?

  • Calamba (correct)
  • Manila
  • Binondo
  • Biñan

What was one of Francisco Mercado's titles in Biñan?

  • Spanish Ambassador
  • Major General
  • Capitan del Pueblo (correct)
  • Business Tycoon

What occupation did Rizal's family engage in?

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What was the origin of Rizal's great-great-grandfather?

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What did Francisco Mercado own that indicated his family's wealth?

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What does the Claveria Decree signify for Rizal's family?

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What does the surname 'Rizal' mean?

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Who is the mother of José Rizal?

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Which of the following is true about José Rizal's birth?

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How many siblings did José Rizal have?

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What is the full name of José Rizal?

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What does 'Pepe,' the nickname of Rizal, stand for?

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Who was Don Francisco Mercado in relation to José Rizal?

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What profession were Rizal's parents involved in?

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Where did the Rizal family originally live before moving to Calamba?

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What is the nickname of Rizal's father?

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What educational institution did Doña Teodora Alonso attend?

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What significant event did Jose Rizal experience at 3 years old?

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What was Doña Teodora described as, according to Jose Rizal?

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What was the family business of Rizal's parents referred to as?

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Flashcards

Indios

They were the native-born inhabitants of the Philippines.

Sangleys

They were Chinese immigrants who settled in the Philippines, often involved in business and trade.

Mercado Family

A family of Rizal. His father served as a 'Capitan del pueblo', a leader chosen by the villagers.

Principalia

A landholding class in the Philippines, often wealthy and educated. Rizal's family were part of this.

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Inquilinos

A type of business arrangement in the Philippines where families leased land and farmed it.

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Outsiders

They represented those who refused to engage with the colonial society, often choosing to live in the mountains.

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Juan Mercado

Rizal's father, who was also a 'Capitan del pueblo'.

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Doña Teodora Alonso

Rizal's mother. She was educated and described as a woman of culture and knowledge.

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Mercado

Rizal's family name, adopted in 1731 by his great-great-grandfather.

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Tenant Farmer

A person who rents land from a landowner for farming, paying a share of their harvest.

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Claveria Decree

A Spanish decree enacted in 1849, aiming to standardize Filipinos' surnames and facilitate tax collection.

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Capitan del Pueblo

The head of a town or village, often a person of influence and wealth.

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Insulares

A person of Spanish descent born in the Philippines.

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Peninsulares

Spaniards born in Spain who immigrated to the Philippines, considered the elite in colonial society.

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José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

The name given to Jose Rizal by his parents, recognizing the importance of family and faith.

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Rizal

The surname adopted by the Rizal family, signifying their connection to the Spanish colonial period.

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Alonso Realonda

The surname inherited through the paternal line of Jose Rizal, reflecting the Spanish colonial practice of taking their father's surname.

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Surname Change by Claveria Decree

A common practice during Spanish rule in the Philippines, where people were assigned a surname after the Claveria Decree of 1849. This influenced the name changes within Jose Rizal's family.

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y Alonso Realonda

A traditional naming practice in the Philippines during Spanish rule, where the middle name was connected to the father's surname.

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Don Francisco Mercado

The father of Jose Rizal, a prominent and influential figure in the Rizal family.

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Pepe

The nickname given to Jose Rizal, reflecting his close relationship with his family and the affectionate bond they shared.

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Study Notes

Rizal's Family, Education, and Martyrdom

  • Rizal's full name: José Protasio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
  • Birthdate: June 19, 1861
  • Birthplace: Calamba, Laguna
  • Childhood home: Calamba, Laguna
  • Mother almost died during childbirth due to large head size
  • Religious upbringing was a catholic household
  • Full name came from father for his name
  • Family surname was Mercado
  • Adoption of surname Rizal in 1849
  • Father (Don Francisco Mercado) was born in Biñan, Laguna (1818–1898)
  • Mother (Doña Teodora Alonso) was educated at the Sta. Rosa College
  • The family's occupation and economic status as Inquilinos (farm owners)
  • Rizal's Early childhood education, at home and school
  • Rizal's education at the Ateneo Municipal
  • Rizal's Education at the University of Santo Tomas
  • Rizal's first trip to Europe
  • Rizal study in Europe
  • Rizal's Writings
  • Involvement with leadership and societal movements in Spain
  • Rizal's return to the Philippines, along with his family's disapproval

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