18 Questions
What did Rizal do as a physician in Dapitan?
Offered free medical services to the poor
Where did Rizal build a clinic in Dapitan?
In Dapitan
How did Rizal aim to make the citizens of Talisay more independent?
By teaching them business skills
Who sought Rizal's opinion on the uprising against the Spaniards?
Andres Bonifacio
When did the revolution against the Spaniards begin after Rizal's consultation?
Two months after the consultation
Which valuable specimens did Rizal send to the Dresden Royal Museum?
Reptiles, birds, and seashells
What did Rizal specialize in after graduating in Madrid?
Ophthalmology
Why did Rizal leave Paris during his first visit?
The cost of living was too high for him
Who was Rizal's professor during his studies in Heidelberg?
Otto Becker
What did Rizal write during his stay in Heidelberg?
A las flores de Heidelberg
Who offered Rizal lodging in Wilhelmsfeld, where he completed Noli Me Tangere?
Pastor Karl Ullmer
In which city did Rizal publish his novel Noli Me Tangere?
Berlin
What did Rizal do to contribute to Dapitan's economic development?
Developed a farm and mercantile business
What was one of Rizal's inventions during his time in Dapitan?
A wooden machine for making 6,000 bricks daily
What did Rizal do to expand his knowledge in natural sciences during his exile in Dapitan?
He developed projects in agriculture, ecology, and public health
What was the purpose of Rizal sending specimens of Philippine snails bearing schistosomiasis parasites to Mr. Cuadrasi?
To study the parasites and their effects on public health
What was the purpose of Rizal's poem Mi retiro (My Retreat) written during his exile in Dapitan?
To express his anxiety over his fate and narrate his daily life in Dapitan
How did Rizal's exile in Dapitan affect his passion for learning?
It increased his passion for learning, leading to further study and exploration
Study Notes
Rizal's Life in Exile
- Rizal lived with his wife in Dapitan, proving he made the most of his exile.
Rizal as a Physician
- Rizal offered free medical services to the poor and needy, building a clinic in Dapitan.
- He studied medicinal qualities of plants and prescribed treatments to those who couldn't afford medicine.
- His clientele ranged from Cebu, Bohol, Panay, and even Hong Kong.
Rizal as a Farmer and Entrepreneur
- Rizal won the lottery and bought land in Talisay, using it for farming and selling hemp.
- He taught the town's citizens how to do business, aiming to make them more independent and less exploited.
Rizal's Influence on the Revolution
- Andres Bonifacio sought Rizal's opinion on the uprising against the Spaniards, specifically the Katipunan.
- Rizal's influence contributed to the Cry of Pugad Lawin in Caloocan two months after the consultation.
Rizal's Contributions to Science and Inventorship
- Rizal sent valuable specimens of reptiles, birds, crustaceans, beetles, seashells, and butterflies to the Dresden Royal Museum.
- He invented a wooden machine for making 6,000 bricks daily.
- Rizal named several species after him, including a winged lizard, a frog, and a beetle.
Rizal's Journey as a Scholar and Writer
- Rizal learned several languages, particularly Bisaya, to better communicate with Dapitan residents.
- He wrote comparative studies on Bisayan and Malayan languages.
- Rizal wrote poems, letters, and articles, including "Mi retiro" (My Retreat), which betrayed his anxiety over his fate.
Rizal's Community Leadership
- Rizal contributed to Dapitan's economic growth by developing a farm and mercantile business.
- He invented a brick-making machine for more residences and built water tanks for water storage.
Test your knowledge on Jose Rizal's medical practice during his visits to Paris and Heidelberg. Learn about his specialization in ophthalmology, training under Dr. Louis de Wecker, and further studies with Dr. Otto Becker in Heidelberg.
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