Rizal's Life and Works in Berlin

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What was a distinctive feature of Germany that benefited Rizal during his stay?

Absence of racial prejudice and strong scientific culture (correct)

Racial prejudice against foreigners

Lack of scientific progress

Poor economy and poverty

Who introduced Rizal to Dr. Rudolf Virchow and his son Dr. Hans Virchow?

Dr. Karl Ernest Schweigger

Madame Lucie Cerdole

Dr. Feodor Jagor (correct)

Maximo Viola

What was the consequence of winter in Berlin during Rizal's time?

Poverty (correct)

Economic prosperity

Cultural festivals

Social unrest

Who helped finance the publication of Rizal's novel Noli Me Tangere?

Maximo Viola Signup and view all the answers

When was the first edition of Noli Me Tangere printed in Berlin?

March 21, 1887 Signup and view all the answers

What was the reception of Noli Me Tangere by the religious order and the Spanish government?

They saw it as a heretical and libelous work Signup and view all the answers

How much did Rizal receive from Paciano to fund his European tour?

P1000.00 Signup and view all the answers

How much did Rizal pay Maximo Viola for the European tour?

P300.00 Signup and view all the answers

What was Graciano Lopez Jaena's goal in La Solidaridad?

To neutralize the false and malicious articles against Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

What was Rizal's greatest achievement during his time in Europe?

Publishing an annotation of Morga's Sucesos in Paris Signup and view all the answers

What was Rizal's experience in Brussels, Belgium?

He started writing El Filibusterismo Signup and view all the answers

What was Rizal's main concern in Madrid?

Seeking justice for his family Signup and view all the answers

Who was engaged to Mr. Henry C. Kipping, an English engineer?

Leonor Rivera Signup and view all the answers

What was Rizal's view on the abuses of friars?

He believed they were bad for Catholicism Signup and view all the answers

What was the main problem in Calamba that Rizal was concerned about?

The agrarian problems and failure to pay taxes Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of Rizal's novel that he started writing in Brussels?

El Filibusterismo Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Rizal's Life in Berlin, Germany

Berlin was a scientifically advanced city with no racial prejudice.
Dr. Feodor Jagor introduced Rizal to Dr. Rudolf Virchow and his son Dr. Hans Virchow, leading to Rizal's involvement in ethnography.
Rizal worked with Dr. Karl Ernest Schweigger, a renowned German ophthalmologist.
Madame Lucie Cerdole tutored Rizal in French language.
Winter caused poverty.

Noli Me Tangere Published in Berlin (1887)

February 21, 1887: Rizal finished writing Noli Me Tangere in Berlin.
Maximo Viola provided ₱300.00 to publish 2,000 copies of the novel.
March 21, 1887: The first edition of Noli Me Tangere was printed in Berlin.
The novel was distributed to Blumentritt, Juan Luna, Marcelo Del Pilar, and Regidor.
The novel was described as "heretical, impious, and scandalous" by religious and government authorities.

Tour of Europe with Maximo Viola

Rizal planned to visit important places in Europe after receiving ₱1,000.00 from Paciano.
He paid Maximo Viola ₱300.00 to accompany him on the tour.

Rizal in London, Paris, Brussels, and Madrid

Rizal stayed in London from May 1888 to March 1889, where he felt secure.
He studied and annotated Dr. Antonio de Morga's "Sucesos delas Islas Filipinas" (Events in the Philippine Islands) to make his people know their history.
He wrote "La Solidaridad" (Letters to the Women of Malolos).
He met Gertrude Beckett and spent time in the British Museum looking for materials about the Philippines.

Rizal's Greatest Achievements

Rizal published an annotation of Morga's "Sucesos" in Paris.
He criticized the abuses of friars versus Catholicism, highlighting its flaws.
He met Adelina Boustead (Rizal) and Nelly Boustead (Luna).
Leonor was engaged to Mr. Henry C. Kipping, an English engineer.

Rizal in Brussels and Madrid

In Brussels, Rizal started writing "El Filibusterismo" (January 28, 1890).
He faced disappointments in Madrid, where he sought justice for his family with Marcelo H. Del Pilar as their attorney.
Rizal addressed the Agrarian problem in Calamba and the failure to pay taxes, which led to unlawful deportation.

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This quiz covers the life of Jose Rizal during his stay in Berlin, Germany, including his associations and influences. It also touches on his writing of Noli Me Tangere in 1887.