30 Questions
Where was Rizal imprisoned when he first arrived in Barcelona?
Montjuich Castle
How many days did the preliminary investigation last during Rizal's trial?
5 days
Who was appointed by Governor-General Blanco to institute charges against Rizal?
Captain Rafel Dominguez
How many documents did Rizal present in his defense during the trial?
12 documents
When was Rizal's death warrant signed by Governor-General Polavieja?
Dec. 28
What was the name of the civic association that Rizal claimed was not a revolutionary society?
La Liga Filipina
What subjects did Rizal teach to the boys?
Reading, writing, languages, geography, mathematics, arithmetic, geometry, industrial work, nature study, morals, and gymnastics
Why did Father Obach, the parish priest of Dapitan, deny Rizal and Josephine the sacrament of marriage?
Rizal's refusal to retract his statements against the Church and to accept other conditions
What was the outcome of Josephine's premature birth in 1896?
The baby lived only for three hours
What was Rizal's opinion about the idea of an armed rebellion against the Spanish authorities?
He was opposed to the rebellion because Filipinos were not yet united and fully educated
Who sent Pio Valenzuela as an emissary to seek Rizal's opinion on an armed rebellion?
Andres Bonifacio
What was the name of the secret revolutionary society founded by Andres Bonifacio in 1892?
The Katipunan
What was the outcome of Rizal's trial on December 26, 1896?
He was found guilty and condemned to death
What did Rizal use a portion of his lottery winnings to purchase?
Land in Talisay, near Dapitan
Why did Father Pastells send Rizal a book by Sarda?
To persuade Rizal to return to the Catholic Church
What was the main issue Rizal had with the friars?
Their abuse of power under the guise of religion
What did Rizal and Father Sanchez advocate for?
Liberal ideas and political and social reforms
What problems was Spain facing during Rizal's time?
Internal government issues and external revolts of colonies
What was the profession of Antonio Morga besides being a historian?
A lawyer with a doctorate in canon law and civil law
What was the primary purpose of Antonio Morga's book Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas?
To chronicle the deeds achieved by the Spanish in the Philippines
Who annotated Antonio Morga's Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas in 1890?
Jose Rizal
What was the reason behind Jose Rizal's annotation of Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas?
To provide the Filipino people with the history during the Spanish era
In what year was Antonio Morga's book Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas published?
1609
What was the significance of Antonio Morga's book Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas?
It is one of the most important works on the early history of the Spanish colonization of the Philippines
What is reflected in Placido Penitente's temperament and struggle?
His silent suffering
What is the main criticism of Father Irene?
His alliance with temporal authority for power and monetary gain
What is the main consequence of Father Camorra's actions in the story?
Juli's decision to take her own life
What is one of the representations of Rizal's 3 propositions?
The Filipino people had a culture of their own before the coming of the Spaniards
What does Rizal's annotation correct in the original text?
The historical annotations to reflect the correct historical facts
What is the name of Captain Tiago's real name?
Din Santiago De Los Santos
Study Notes
Rizal's Trial and Execution
- Rizal arrived in Barcelona and was sent to Montjuich Castle, where he was interviewed by Despujol.
- He was shipped back to Manila, arriving on November 3, and was sent to Fort Santiago.
- On November 20, he was brought before a Spanish Military Tribunal headed by Colonel Francisco Olive, where he was presented with two pieces of evidence implicating him in the Philippine Revolution.
- He was charged with rebellion, sedition, and illegal associations by Captain Rafel Dominguez, and was defended by Lt. Luis Taviel de Andrade.
- On December 26, his trial began in Cuartel De Espana in Fort Santiago, where he presented 12 documents in his defense.
- He was judged guilty and sentenced to death on December 28, and his death warrant was signed by Gov. Gen. Polavieja on December 29.
Rizal's Defense
- Rizal presented 12 documents in his defense, arguing that:
- He was against rebellion and didn't write a letter to the Katipunan comprising revolutionary elements.
- His name was used by the Katipunan without his knowledge.
- He would have left the country if he was guilty.
- The revolutionists should have consulted him if he was the leader of the revolution.
- La Liga Filipina was a civic association, not a revolutionary society.
Rizal's Life in Dapitan
- Rizal won the lottery and purchased land in Talisay, where he lived with Josephine Bracken.
- He taught boys reading, writing, languages, geography, mathematics, and morals, and encouraged them to play games like boxing and boating.
- He was opposed to an armed rebellion, believing that the Filipinos were not yet united and educated enough to defeat the Spaniards.
Rizal's Annotations and Writings
- Rizal annotated Antonio Morga's Spanish chronicle "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas" in 1890 to provide the Filipino people with a history of the Spanish era and to present the authenticity of the country's cultures and traditions.
- He opposed the evil influences of reaction and outmoded beliefs and practices, advocating for liberal ideas and progress and championing the just aspirations of Filipinos.
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