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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?
Rizal's father was supportive of his decision to leave for Europe.
Rizal's father was supportive of his decision to leave for Europe.
False
Which city did Rizal arrive in on June 16, 1882?
Which city did Rizal arrive in on June 16, 1882?
Barcelona
Jose Rizal secretly left the Philippines aboard the S.S. _________.
Jose Rizal secretly left the Philippines aboard the S.S. _________.
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Match the following countries with the order in which Rizal visited them:
Match the following countries with the order in which Rizal visited them:
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What pseudonym did Rizal use when he wrote for the Diariong Tagalog?
What pseudonym did Rizal use when he wrote for the Diariong Tagalog?
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Rizal's speech at the banquet made him less popular among his peers.
Rizal's speech at the banquet made him less popular among his peers.
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What field did Rizal specialize in after moving to Paris?
What field did Rizal specialize in after moving to Paris?
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Rizal joined the Circulo Hispano-Filipino, a Filipino student organization that aimed to express thoughts about the _____ government.
Rizal joined the Circulo Hispano-Filipino, a Filipino student organization that aimed to express thoughts about the _____ government.
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Match the following significant events with their corresponding years:
Match the following significant events with their corresponding years:
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Which character did Rizal portray in the painting 'The Blood Compact'?
Which character did Rizal portray in the painting 'The Blood Compact'?
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Rizal's novel 'Noli Me Tangere' was completed before he moved to Germany.
Rizal's novel 'Noli Me Tangere' was completed before he moved to Germany.
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What gift did Rizal send to Blumentritt to express his gratitude?
What gift did Rizal send to Blumentritt to express his gratitude?
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Rizal worked as an assistant to Dr. _______ in Heidelberg.
Rizal worked as an assistant to Dr. _______ in Heidelberg.
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Match the following events with the corresponding year:
Match the following events with the corresponding year:
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What was the main goal of the Propaganda Movement?
What was the main goal of the Propaganda Movement?
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Jose Rizal was initially welcomed back to the Philippines without any controversy.
Jose Rizal was initially welcomed back to the Philippines without any controversy.
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What novel did Jose Rizal write that caused a stir in the Philippines?
What novel did Jose Rizal write that caused a stir in the Philippines?
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Rizal was called Doctor Uliman because he was mistaken for a _______ specialist.
Rizal was called Doctor Uliman because he was mistaken for a _______ specialist.
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Match the following events with their descriptions related to Jose Rizal's life:
Match the following events with their descriptions related to Jose Rizal's life:
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What prompted the quarantine of Rizal’s ship when it arrived in San Francisco?
What prompted the quarantine of Rizal’s ship when it arrived in San Francisco?
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Rizal was critical of the racial equality in the United States.
Rizal was critical of the racial equality in the United States.
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What was one of the charges against Rizal that led to his exile?
What was one of the charges against Rizal that led to his exile?
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What was the primary reason Rizal moved to Brussels, Belgium?
What was the primary reason Rizal moved to Brussels, Belgium?
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Rizal wrote a poem entitled ‘A Mi ______’ to express his disappointment over the eviction of his family.
Rizal wrote a poem entitled ‘A Mi ______’ to express his disappointment over the eviction of his family.
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Rizal was allowed to freely participate in civic activities during his exile.
Rizal was allowed to freely participate in civic activities during his exile.
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Match the following cities with Rizal's activities there:
Match the following cities with Rizal's activities there:
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What did Rizal build on his purchased land in Dapitan?
What did Rizal build on his purchased land in Dapitan?
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Rizal helped the locals improve their ______ and fishing methods.
Rizal helped the locals improve their ______ and fishing methods.
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What event caused Rizal deep anger and sadness while living in Europe?
What event caused Rizal deep anger and sadness while living in Europe?
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Rizal had no conflicts with Antonio Luna regarding Nellie Boustead.
Rizal had no conflicts with Antonio Luna regarding Nellie Boustead.
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Match Rizal's endeavors during his exile with their descriptions:
Match Rizal's endeavors during his exile with their descriptions:
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What was the main reason for the rivalry between Rizal and del Pilar?
What was the main reason for the rivalry between Rizal and del Pilar?
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Rizal accepted the position of Responsable after winning the election.
Rizal accepted the position of Responsable after winning the election.
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What were the goals of La Liga Filipina?
What were the goals of La Liga Filipina?
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Rizal penned two articles titled 'To the Spanish Nation' and 'To My ________'.
Rizal penned two articles titled 'To the Spanish Nation' and 'To My ________'.
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Match the following events with their descriptions:
Match the following events with their descriptions:
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What did Rizal propose for the evicted Calamba tenants?
What did Rizal propose for the evicted Calamba tenants?
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Rizal was apprehensive about returning to the Philippines despite receiving advice from family and friends.
Rizal was apprehensive about returning to the Philippines despite receiving advice from family and friends.
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Who was the governor of North Borneo that Rizal met with regarding his proposal?
Who was the governor of North Borneo that Rizal met with regarding his proposal?
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The motto of La Liga Filipina is 'Unus Instar ________'.
The motto of La Liga Filipina is 'Unus Instar ________'.
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What was the primary reason cited for Rizal's arrest after founding La Liga Filipina?
What was the primary reason cited for Rizal's arrest after founding La Liga Filipina?
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Study Notes
Rizal's Life Abroad
- Rizal secretly left the Philippines aboard the S.S. Salvadora on May 3, 1882, with only a few close friends and family knowing.
- Rizal's primary goal was to complete his education and secretly observe European cultures and governments to prepare for liberating the Philippines from Spanish rule.
- His journey included Singapore, Sri Lanka, Italy, and France, arriving in Barcelona on June 16, 1882.
Rizal in Barcelona
- Rizal met acquaintances and former classmates from the Ateneo during summer vacation.
Rizal in Madrid
- Rizal relocated to Madrid, the center of Spanish provinces, to further his studies.
- He wrote for Diariong Tagalog under the pseudonym Laong Laan, publishing "El Amor Patrio" (Love of Country) on August 20, 1882.
- The essay highlighted Rizal's nationalistic views, but he temporarily stopped writing due to his mother's concerns about potential arrest.
- He enrolled in Universidad Central de Madrid for medicine, later adding philosophy and letters. He also studied painting and sculpture.
- Rizal joined the Circulo Hispano-Filipino, which published Revista del Circulo Hispano-Filipino. The group aimed to raise awareness about Spanish government abuses, but dissolved due to funding issues and political conflicts.
- Notable members included Rizal, del Pilar, Luna, and Lopez Jaena.
- Rizal faced financial hardship due to family struggles and delayed or insufficient allowances from the Philippines.
- He relied on monetary support from his brother Paciano, avoiding work to focus on studies.
- Rizal's financial constraints had him attend classes hungry while sacrificing needs for essential books and tools.
- His speech at a banquet celebrating Filipino painters Juan Luna and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo brought him fame overnight and was documented.
- The speech further raised public scrutiny around Rizal's sentiments, affecting his mother's health from the public discussion.
Rizal in Paris
- In November 1885, Rizal moved to Paris to specialize in ophthalmology, working under Dr. Louis de Wecker.
- He improved his surgical skills under Dr. de Wecker and met friends like Juan Luna and Maximo Viola.
- Rizal posed as a model for historical paintings (Blood Compact and Death of Cleopatra).
- Rizal's novel, Noli Me Tangere, was nearly completed.
Rizal in Germany
- Rizal left Paris in 1886 for Heidelberg and then Leipzig, eventually settling in Berlin.
- His transition to Heidelberg and Berlin saw him working under prominent ophthalmologist Dr. Otto Becker.
- He mastered the technique of diagnosing eye ailments under Dr. Becker and practiced ophthalmology in the hospital.
- Rizal corresponded with Ferdinand Blumentritt, an Austrian scholar highly interested in the Philippines.
- He translated German works to Tagalog, including William Tell and various Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales.
Rizal's Return to the Philippines
- In 1887, Rizal returned to the Philippines and faced controversy.
- The Jesuits tried to influence Rizal's faith, and the friars responded negatively to Rizal's novel, Noli Me Tangere.
- Rizal's novel inspired a debate in the Philippines, with rumors spreading about Rizal's allegiances.
- Rizal faced death threats and concerns about his safety. His family sought to protect him.
- He established a clinic in Calamba.
- Rizal met with Governor-General Emilio Terrero.
- Terrero requested that Rizal leave the country and appointed a lieutenant to protect him, an offer Rizal declined.
- Rizal researched the Calamba agrarian problems, exposing injustices committed by Dominican friars against the tenants.
Rizal in Hong Kong
- He met with fellow Filipino exiles, including Jose Maria Basa, and began researching and learning Chinese culture.
- Rizal began writing the constitution for La Liga Filipina, a nationalist organization aimed at uniting Filipinos and instituting reforms.
Rizal in Japan
- Rizal visited Japan and explored Japanese culture, considering a potential life there until duties towards his fellow countrymen called him away ultimately
Rizal in the USA and London
- Rizal traveled to San Francisco, various other American cities, and then London, engaging in further research related to Philippine history and continuing to write for La Solidaridad.
- Rizal researched Philippine history and translated Morga's "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas."
Rizal in Brussels
- Rizal moved to Brussels to focus on writing El Filibusterismo.
- He was troubled by reports of Filipino gambling in Spain and urged Filipinos to prioritize work over leisure.
- News of Rizal's family facing eviction from their land fueled his determination to defend Filipino rights.
- The eviction further inspired his writing, including the expression of his disappointment in the face of injustice to Philippines.
Rizal in Madrid (again)
- He completed El Filibusterismo in Biarritz, and returned to Madrid.
- Rizal had a significant conflict with Antonio Luna.
- The conflict involved competing interests over a girl, creating division among some of Rizal's compatriots and friends.
Rizal's Reinvolvement in the Propaganda Movement
- A conflict began between Rizal and del Pilar after del Pilar took over as Solidaridad editor; they had different political visions and policies.
- Rizal felt alienated and ultimately removed himself from the organization, ultimately resulting in his not being declared as Responsable that time, resulting in a split in the groups.
Rizal's Return to Hong Kong (and re-return to Manila)
- Rizal returned to Hong Kong to resume medical practice.
- He continued to advocate for reforms and rights for the Filipinos.
- Rizal was warned about returning to Manila, but he remained committed to fighting for the rights of the Calamba tenants forced off of their land.
- Facing arrest threats once again, Rizal returned to the Philippines to oversee the establishment of La Liga Filipina.
Rizal’s Exile in Dapitan
- Rizal was exiled to Dapitan, Mindanao, for three years.
- Rizal engaged in various activities including farming, teaching, and practicing medicine, contributing to the community.
- Rizal played a crucial role in helping shape a new educational system.
- His exile included an encounter with Josephine Bracken.
Rizal's Trial
- Rizal was later re-arrested and stood trial for charges of rebellion.
- Key pieces of evidence used to bring about the trial had some inaccuracies and controversies around their validity among Filipinos at that time.
- Rizal's defense emphasized his opposition to the revolution, noting he hadn't incited rebellion or been involved in the Katipunan.
Rizal's Death
- Rizal was executed by firing squad at Bagumbayan on December 30, 1896.
- Rizal's family mourned and provided insights into his final moments.
- He wrote letters in his final moments.
- He requested a specific burial, but failed to get his requests fulfilled.
- His death sparked significant reactions and long-lasting impact on the struggle of the Philippines for independence.
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Explore the significant events in Jose Rizal's life during his time abroad, focusing on his journey to Europe. Learn about his experiences in Barcelona and Madrid, his educational pursuits, and his nationalistic writings. This quiz delves into how these experiences shaped Rizal's vision for Philippine liberation.
