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What did Rizal do as a physician in Dapitan?
What did Rizal do as a physician in Dapitan?
- Focused only on treating patients from Dapitan
- Offered free medical services to the poor (correct)
- Sold medicine at high prices to the wealthy
- Performed expensive surgeries on wealthy patients
Where did Rizal build a clinic in Dapitan?
Where did Rizal build a clinic in Dapitan?
- In Cebu
- In Dapitan (correct)
- In his hometown
- In Manila
How did Rizal aim to make the citizens of Talisay more independent?
How did Rizal aim to make the citizens of Talisay more independent?
- By selling them land
- By gifting them money
- By teaching them business skills (correct)
- By providing free farming equipment
Who sought Rizal's opinion on the uprising against the Spaniards?
Who sought Rizal's opinion on the uprising against the Spaniards?
When did the revolution against the Spaniards begin after Rizal's consultation?
When did the revolution against the Spaniards begin after Rizal's consultation?
Which valuable specimens did Rizal send to the Dresden Royal Museum?
Which valuable specimens did Rizal send to the Dresden Royal Museum?
What did Rizal specialize in after graduating in Madrid?
What did Rizal specialize in after graduating in Madrid?
Why did Rizal leave Paris during his first visit?
Why did Rizal leave Paris during his first visit?
Who was Rizal's professor during his studies in Heidelberg?
Who was Rizal's professor during his studies in Heidelberg?
What did Rizal write during his stay in Heidelberg?
What did Rizal write during his stay in Heidelberg?
Who offered Rizal lodging in Wilhelmsfeld, where he completed Noli Me Tangere?
Who offered Rizal lodging in Wilhelmsfeld, where he completed Noli Me Tangere?
In which city did Rizal publish his novel Noli Me Tangere?
In which city did Rizal publish his novel Noli Me Tangere?
What did Rizal do to contribute to Dapitan's economic development?
What did Rizal do to contribute to Dapitan's economic development?
What was one of Rizal's inventions during his time in Dapitan?
What was one of Rizal's inventions during his time in Dapitan?
What did Rizal do to expand his knowledge in natural sciences during his exile in Dapitan?
What did Rizal do to expand his knowledge in natural sciences during his exile in Dapitan?
What was the purpose of Rizal sending specimens of Philippine snails bearing schistosomiasis parasites to Mr. Cuadrasi?
What was the purpose of Rizal sending specimens of Philippine snails bearing schistosomiasis parasites to Mr. Cuadrasi?
What was the purpose of Rizal's poem Mi retiro (My Retreat) written during his exile in Dapitan?
What was the purpose of Rizal's poem Mi retiro (My Retreat) written during his exile in Dapitan?
How did Rizal's exile in Dapitan affect his passion for learning?
How did Rizal's exile in Dapitan affect his passion for learning?
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.
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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.
