Rizal's Life Works and Writings

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Where did Dr. Jose Rizal perform his second operation on his mother's eye?

Hongkong

Where is the tallest monument of Dr. Jose Rizal located?

Laguna Sports Complex, Barangay Bubukal, Sta.Cruz, Laguna, Philippines

What is Dr. Jose Rizal known for, aside from being a writer?

Being a polymath, with expertise in various fields such as agriculture, architecture, cartography, and more

How tall is the Dr. Jose Rizal monument in Laguna Sports Complex?

7.9 meters Signup and view all the answers

Who designed the Dr. Jose Rizal monument in Laguna Sports Complex?

Sculptor Toym Imao Signup and view all the answers

What sport is Dr. Jose Rizal depicted as participating in, in the Laguna Sports Complex monument?

Fencing Signup and view all the answers

How many sports did Dr. Jose Rizal play?

Six Signup and view all the answers

What is the plan for the hollow space underneath the stairs of the Rizal monument?

To make it into a museum and a library about Laguna and Rizal's history Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the newspaper where Rizal wrote many articles as part of the Propaganda Movement?

La Solidaridad Signup and view all the answers

How many years was Rizal exiled in Dapitan?

4 years Signup and view all the answers

Who was Rizal's beloved before he died?

Josephine Bracken Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of Rizal's first poem, written at the age of 8?

To My fellow children or Sa aking mga kababata Signup and view all the answers

Who defended Rizal against charges of founding an illegal association and promoting rebellion?

Luis Taviel de Andrade Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the person who sent money to Rizal to finish his novel El Filibusterismo?

Valentin Ventura Signup and view all the answers

At what age did Rizal experience his first romance?

16 Signup and view all the answers

Who was Rizal's first non-formal teacher?

His mother Teodora Alonso Signup and view all the answers

What is the total height of the Rizal monument in Calamba City, including the podium, base, and pedestal?

13 meters or 43 feet Signup and view all the answers

Who unveiled the Rizal monument in Calamba City on June 19, 2011?

President Benigno Aquino III Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Rizal monument in Laguna Sports Complex?

To inspire the Filipino youth to excel in sports Signup and view all the answers

What is the material of the Rizal statue in the Calamba City monument?

Bronze Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the book in Rizal's right hand in the Calamba City monument?

It represents Rizal's love for learning and education Signup and view all the answers

Who was the sculptor commissioned to build the Rizal monument in Calamba City?

Jose Dionas F. Roces Signup and view all the answers

What is the height of the podium in the Rizal monument in Calamba City?

2.8 meters Signup and view all the answers

What organization, along with the local government unit of Calamba, funded the construction of the Rizal monument in Calamba City?

Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Charges against Jose Rizal

Founding an illegal association
Promoting and inducing rebellion

Jose Rizal's Life in Dapitan

Purchased 16 hectares of agricultural land and built a house, school, and medical clinic
Introduced modern farm methods used in Europe and imported agricultural equipment from the U.S
Helped by his pupils in planting various crops and plants

Rizal's Personal Life

Fell in love with Segunda Katigbak at the age of 16
Received formal education at the age of 6
Wrote his first poem at the age of 8, titled "To My Fellow Children" or "Sa Aking Mga Kababata"
First sorrow was the death of his sister Concepcion
Great medical student and practiced ophthalmology
First non-formal teacher was his mother Teodora Alonso

Rizal's Talents and Achievements

Polymath: expert in different areas/fields
Agriculturist, architect, cartographer, educator, economist, engineer, ethnologist, farmer, historian, inventor, journalist, musician, mythologist, nationalist/patriot, naturalist, novelist, ophthalmologist, painter, philanthropist, playwright, poet, polyglot, propagandist, psychologist, scientist, sculptor, sociologist, theologian, writer, and woodcarver
Sports enthusiast: played six sports - arnis, boxing, fencing, pistol firing, judo, and jujitsu

Tallest Rizal Monuments in the World

1. Laguna Sports Complex, Sta. Cruz, Laguna, Philippines

The tallest monument of Dr. Jose Rizal in the world
7.9-meter high statue
Depicts Rizal as a sportsman, wearing a fencing uniform and holding an épée
Built at a cost of PHP6 million and unveiled in 2014
Designed by sculptor Toym Imao, son of national Artist for Sculpture Andulmari Asia Imao
Hollow space underneath the stairs will be made into a museum and a library about Laguna and Rizal's history

2. Plaza of Calamba City, Laguna, Philippines

The second tallest monument of Rizal in the world
6.7-meter bronze statue on a 2.8-meter podium
Shows Rizal holding a book in his right hand
Unveiled by President Benigno Aquino III in 2011, in celebration of Rizal's sesquicentennial birth anniversary
Funded by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) and the local government unit of Calamba
Built by sculptor Jose Dionas F. Roces and completed in April 2011

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This quiz covers the life and works of Jose Rizal, a Filipino polymath and national hero. It includes charges against him and his defense by Luis Taviel de Andrade.