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Who became the honorary president of the patriotic society La Solidaridad?
Who became the honorary president of the patriotic society La Solidaridad?
What was the primary focus of the Propaganda Movement?
What was the primary focus of the Propaganda Movement?
Which publication was central to the Propaganda Movement?
Which publication was central to the Propaganda Movement?
What was one of the key issues advocated by the Propagandists in their efforts?
What was one of the key issues advocated by the Propagandists in their efforts?
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What does the term 'assimilationist' refer to in the context of the Propaganda Movement?
What does the term 'assimilationist' refer to in the context of the Propaganda Movement?
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In which year did Rizal leave London for Paris?
In which year did Rizal leave London for Paris?
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Which individual was NOT mentioned as a member of the Propaganda Movement?
Which individual was NOT mentioned as a member of the Propaganda Movement?
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Who were predominantly the members of the Propaganda Movement?
Who were predominantly the members of the Propaganda Movement?
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What notable experience did Rizal have during the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong?
What notable experience did Rizal have during the Chinese New Year in Hong Kong?
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Who invited Rizal to live at the Spanish legation in Tokyo?
Who invited Rizal to live at the Spanish legation in Tokyo?
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What was the name of the ship Rizal boarded to sail to the West?
What was the name of the ship Rizal boarded to sail to the West?
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What did Rizal observe about racial dynamics in the United States?
What did Rizal observe about racial dynamics in the United States?
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What was the reaction of Rizal upon hearing the Tokyo band play European music?
What was the reaction of Rizal upon hearing the Tokyo band play European music?
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Who was Seiko Usui, and what role did she play in Rizal's life?
Who was Seiko Usui, and what role did she play in Rizal's life?
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Which book did Rizal manually copy and annotate in London?
Which book did Rizal manually copy and annotate in London?
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What did Dr. Reinhold Rost describe Rizal as?
What did Dr. Reinhold Rost describe Rizal as?
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What was the purpose of the association Indios Bravos that Rizal organized?
What was the purpose of the association Indios Bravos that Rizal organized?
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Which two pen names did Rizal use while contributing to La Solidaridad?
Which two pen names did Rizal use while contributing to La Solidaridad?
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What prompted Rizal to travel to Madrid?
What prompted Rizal to travel to Madrid?
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What event did Rizal attend that featured the Eiffel Tower?
What event did Rizal attend that featured the Eiffel Tower?
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Who was Edilberto Evangelista and what was his achievement?
Who was Edilberto Evangelista and what was his achievement?
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What was the content of the letters Rizal received from Paciano?
What was the content of the letters Rizal received from Paciano?
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What led to Rizal's challenge to Antonio Luna?
What led to Rizal's challenge to Antonio Luna?
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What was one of the challenges Rizal faced while in Madrid?
What was one of the challenges Rizal faced while in Madrid?
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What prompted Rizal to leave Madrid?
What prompted Rizal to leave Madrid?
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Where did Rizal complete the manuscript for 'El Filibusterismo'?
Where did Rizal complete the manuscript for 'El Filibusterismo'?
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How did Rizal manage to get 'El Filibusterismo' printed after the funds were suspended?
How did Rizal manage to get 'El Filibusterismo' printed after the funds were suspended?
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What was the primary reason for Rizal's duel with Wenceslao Retana being aborted?
What was the primary reason for Rizal's duel with Wenceslao Retana being aborted?
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In which city did Rizal stay with Suzanne Jacobes?
In which city did Rizal stay with Suzanne Jacobes?
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What was the significance of the F. Meyer-Van Loo Press for Rizal?
What was the significance of the F. Meyer-Van Loo Press for Rizal?
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Who was Nellie Boustead in Rizal's life?
Who was Nellie Boustead in Rizal's life?
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What event marked Rizal's final visit to Paris?
What event marked Rizal's final visit to Paris?
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What important event took place in the Rizal family during the Yuletide season of 1891?
What important event took place in the Rizal family during the Yuletide season of 1891?
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Which individual helped Rizal establish a patron network in Hong Kong?
Which individual helped Rizal establish a patron network in Hong Kong?
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What was the objective of Rizal's trip to Sandakan in March 1892?
What was the objective of Rizal's trip to Sandakan in March 1892?
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What condition did Rizal request for the landless Filipinos in relation to North Borneo?
What condition did Rizal request for the landless Filipinos in relation to North Borneo?
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What unfortunate event occurred with Rizal’s colonization project after he returned to Manila?
What unfortunate event occurred with Rizal’s colonization project after he returned to Manila?
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What information did the Spanish consul in Hong Kong convey to Governor General Despujol about Rizal?
What information did the Spanish consul in Hong Kong convey to Governor General Despujol about Rizal?
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On which date did Rizal arrive in Manila in 1892?
On which date did Rizal arrive in Manila in 1892?
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What was one of the outcomes of Rizal's meeting with Governor General Despujol on June 26, 1892?
What was one of the outcomes of Rizal's meeting with Governor General Despujol on June 26, 1892?
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Study Notes
Rizal's Second Travel Abroad
- Hong Kong and Japan (Feb 1888): Rizal embarked on his second journey, departing from Hong Kong aboard the ship “Zafiro” on February 3, 1888. He briefly visited Macao with Jose Maria Basa, experiencing the lively Chinese New Year celebrations and a marathon banquet.
- Yokohama and Tokyo (Feb 1888): He arrived in Yokohama on February 28, 1888, and proceeded to Tokyo the following day. He resided at the Spanish legation upon the invitation of its secretary, Juan Perez Caballero.
- Encountering Filipino Musicians (March 1888): He was amazed to discover Filipino musicians performing European music in a Tokyo band.
- O-Sei-San (March 1888): Rizal met Seiko Usui, a 23-year-old Japanese woman who would become his tour guide and romantic interest.
- Departure for the West (April 1888): Rizal boarded the “Belgic” on April 13, 1888. He befriended Tetcho Suehiro, a Japanese novelist and human rights fighter in exile.
- Arrival in San Francisco (April 1888): The ship reached San Francisco on April 28, 1888. Passengers endured a week-long quarantine due to a suspected cholera outbreak in the Far East.
- New York (May 1888): After traveling to Oakland by train, Rizal arrived in New York on May 13, 1888, observing the Statue of Liberty as a symbol of freedom and democracy. However, he also noted the racial inequality in the country, concluding that true freedom was limited to whites.
Great Britain, Paris, and Spain (May 1888)
- London (May 1888): Rizal sailed for Liverpool on May 16, 1888, and reached London by May 25th. He briefly stayed at Dr. Antonio Ma. Regidor’s residence and later boarded with the Beckett family.
- Friendship with Dr. Reinhold Rost (June 1888): Rizal befriended Dr. Reinhold Rost, a Malayan language expert, who had a comprehensive Filipiniana library and described Rizal as "a pearl of a man."
- Morga's "Sucesos" and La Solidaridad (June 1888): In London, Rizal manually copied and annotated Morga’s "Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas" from the British Museum. He also became the honorary president of the patriotic organization, Asociación La Solidaridad, and contributed articles to their publication.
- Encounter with Marcelo H. Del Pilar (June 1888): Rizal met Marcelo H. Del Pilar, a significant member of the Propaganda Movement.
- Propaganda Movement (June 1888): The Propaganda Movement, founded in 1872 by Filipino exiles in Europe, aimed to advocate for the Philippines' interests in Spain.
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Goals of the Propaganda Movement (June 1888): The group specifically sought:
- Recognition of the Philippines as a Spanish province with representation in the Spanish Cortes,
- Secularization of Philippine parishes,
- Equality between Spaniards and Filipinos in public service,
- Establishment of government-funded schools,
- Abolition of forced labor and forced product sales to the government, and
- Recognition of human rights, particularly speech and association.
- Assimilationist Movement (Jun 1888): The Propaganda Movement advocated for assimilation, meaning the Philippines becoming a fully integrated part of Spain.
France (March 1889)
- Paris (March 1889): Rizal left London for Paris in March 1889, initially residing with Valentin Ventura and later sharing a room with other Filipino students.
- Bibliotheque Nationale (March 1889): He frequented the Bibliotheque Nationale, completing his annotation of "Sucesos" and publishing it.
- Friendship with Juan Luna (March 1889): He spent time with his friend, Juan Luna, and his wife, Paz Pardo de Tavera.
- Universal Exposition of Paris (March 1889): Rizal witnessed the Universal Exposition of Paris, which featured the renowned Eiffel Tower.
- Indios Bravos (March 1889): He organized the Indios Bravos, an association aimed at recognizing Filipinos' skills in various fields.
- Redencion de los Malayos (March 1889): He established the Redencion de los Malayos, a secret organization dedicated to spreading knowledge.
Belgium (January 1890)
- Brussels (January 1890): Rizal left Paris for Brussels alongside Jose Albert, staying in a boarding house run by the Jacoby sisters.
- “Petite” Suzanne (January 1890): He engaged in a brief romantic relationship with “Petite” Suzanne, the landladies' niece.
- Writing "El Filibusterismo" (January 1890): He occupied himself with writing "El Filibusterismo" and contributing to La Solidaridad under the pen names Dimas Alang and Laong Laan.
- Calamba Agrarian Dispute (January 1890): Rizal learned about the escalating Calamba agrarian dispute and received news of the family's loss in court against the Dominicans.
- Journey to Madrid (August 1890): Rizal traveled to Madrid with his lawyer, Marcelo H. Del Pilar, seeking legal assistance for his family.
- Edilberto Evangelista (August 1890): In Madrid, Rizal met Edilberto Evangelista, whom he encouraged to study engineering in Belgium. Evangelista later graduated with honors and declined lucrative European job offers to serve his country.
Madrid (August 1890)
- Challenges in Madrid (August 1890): Rizal faced numerous difficulties in Madrid, including his family's forced displacement from their Calamba land, the deportation of family members, and personal conflicts.
- Duel with Antonio Luna (August 1890): Rizal challenged Antonio Luna to a duel after Luna made negative comments about Nellie Boustead, whom both men had courted.
- Duel with Wenceslao Retana (August 1890): He also challenged Wenceslao Retana, a writer for the anti-Filipino newspaper La Epoca, who had written about Rizal's family’s alleged land rent delinquency.
- Aborted Duels (August 1890): Both duels were fortunately averted, leading to friendships with Luna and Retana. Retana later became Rizal's first non-Filipino biographer.
- Leonor Rivera's Marriage (August 1890): Rizal received the news of Leonor Rivera's marriage to Englishman Henry Kipping, a union favored by Leonor's mother.
- Rivalry with Del Pilar (August 1890): A rivalry emerged between Rizal and Del Pilar for leadership in the “Asociacion Hispano Filipino.” This resulted in a divisive election, prompting Rizal's departure from Madrid to prevent further factionalism.
Biarritz, Paris, & Brussels (February 1891)
- Biarritz (February 1891): Rizal arrived in Biarritz, a tourist town in southwestern France, seeking respite. He enjoyed a welcoming stay as a guest of the Boustead family.
- Failed Relationship with Nellie Boustead (February 1891): He continued his romantic relationship with Nellie Boustead, which ultimately failed.
- Completion of "El Filibusterismo" (March 1891): Rizal completed the manuscript of "El Filibusterismo" on March 29, 1891, the day before he left for Paris.
Paris and Brussels (April 1891)
- Paris (April 1891): Rizal briefly stayed with Valentin Ventura in Paris.
- Brussels (April 1891): He traveled to Brussels and received a warm welcome from Suzanne "Petite" Jacobes.
- Revision and Printing of "El Filibusterismo" (April-May 1891): He revised and prepared his second novel for printing. By June 1891, he was seeking a printing firm.
Ghent (July 1891)
- Ghent (July 1891): Rizal traveled to Ghent, where printing costs were more affordable. He resided in a boarding house with Jose Alejandro, an engineering student.
- F. Meyer-Van Loo Press (July 1891): He contracted the F. Meyer-Van Loo Press to print "El Filibusterismo" on an installment basis.
- Financial Difficulties (July 1891): Despite pawning his jewels and living frugally, Rizal faced financial difficulties.
- Suspension of Printing (August 1891): The printing of “El Filibusterismo” was suspended on August 6, 1891.
- Completion of "El Filibusterismo" (September 1891): Thanks to Valentin Ventura's assistance, "El Filibusterismo" was published on September 18, 1891.
- Farewell to Paris (September 1891): Rizal visited Paris for the last time to bid farewell to his compatriots.
Hong Kong (October 1891)
- Departure for Hong Kong (October 1891): Rizal left Europe for Hong Kong on board the “Melbourne,” where he began writing his third novel.
- Arrival in Hong Kong (November 1891): He arrived in Hong Kong on November 20, 1891, residing at No. 5 D Aguilar St., Rednaxela Terrace.
- Family Reunion (November 1891): Rizal was joined by his family, including Don Francisco, Paciano, Silvestre Ubaldo, Dona Teodora, Lucia, Josefa, and Trinidad, leading to a family reunion during the 1891 Christmas season.
- Medical Clinic (November 1891): He opened a medical clinic in Hong Kong with the help of his Portuguese friend Dr. Lorenzo P. Marques.
- Successful Surgery on Dona Teodora (November 1891): He successfully operated on his mother’s eye, restoring her sight.
Sandakan (March 1892)
- Negotiations for a Filipino Colony (March 1892): Rizal traveled to Sandakan, East Malaysia, aboard the “Menon” to negotiate with British authorities regarding the establishment of a Filipino colony in North Borneo (Sabah).
- Request to Gov. Gen. Despujol (March 1892): He wrote a letter to Governor-General Despujol, requesting permission for landless Filipinos, particularly deported Calamba tenants, to settle in North Borneo.
- Return to Hong Kong (April 1892): Rizal returned to Hong Kong by April 1892.
Second Homecoming (June 1892)
- Departure from Hong Kong (June 1892): Rizal departed from Hong Kong with his sister Lucia on June 21, 1892, intending to confer with Despujol about his North Borneo colonization project.
- Secret Cablegram (June 1892): The Spanish consul in Hong Kong, without Rizal's knowledge, sent a coded telegram to Despujol, stating that “the rat is in the trap.”
- Secret Case Against Rizal (June 1892): A secret case was filed against Rizal in Manila for anti-religious and anti-patriotic activities.
- Arrival in Manila (June 1892): Rizal and Lucia arrived in Manila on June 26, 1892.
- Meeting with Despujol (June 1892): He met with Despujol in Malacanang, securing the pardon of his father and was instructed to return on June 29th.
- Visits to Friends and Family (June 1892): He visited family members and friends in Manila.
- Travel to Central Luzon (June 1892): He took a train to Central Luzon, visiting friends and staying at the Bautista Mansion in Malolos, Bulacan; Evaristo Puno's house in Tarlac; and San Fernando and Bacolor in Pampanga.
- Return to Manila (June 1892): He returned to Manila on June 28th.
- Further Meetings with Despujol (June-July 1892): He had further interviews with Despujol, but his colonization project was rejected. However, he obtained permission for his sisters' release from exile.
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Explore the significant events of Jose Rizal's second journey abroad that took place in 1888. From his experiences in Hong Kong and Japan to his encounter with Filipino musicians, this quiz covers pivotal moments of his travels. Discover the influential people he met and the cultural exchanges he experienced during this fascinating period.
