10 Questions
What was Rizal’s purpose in preparing himself for his mission?
To liberate his oppressed people from Spanish tyranny
Where did Rizal depart for on May 3, 1882?
Singapore
Which city did Rizal find hotter than Manila during his voyage?
Aden
Where did Rizal write his nationalistic essay 'Amor Patrio'?
Madrid
In which Italian city was Rizal pleased by the business activity?
Naples
Which prison did Rizal visit where the hero of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was imprisoned?
Chateau d’If
Where did Rizal observe Dr. at a hospital?
Laennec Hospital
What is the name of the French steamer that Rizal boarded to travel from Singapore to Europe?
Djemnah
What was the pen name Rizal used when writing 'Amor Patrio'?
Laong Laan
Where did Rizal enroll in November 3, 1832, to study medicine and philosophy and letters?
Central University of Madrid
Study Notes
Rizal's Secret Mission
- Rizal's mission was to liberate his oppressed people from Spanish tyranny
- He prepared himself by learning about European nations, languages, cultures, industries, commerce, governments, and laws
Journey to Spain
- May 3, 1882: Rizal departed for Spain on board the Spanish steamer Salvadora
- He had 16 passengers, including 5-6 ladies, and was captained by Donato Lecha from Asturias, Spain
- May 8, 1882: Rizal saw a beautiful island and remembered Talim Island, and the Susong Dalaga
- May 9, 1882: Salvadora docked at Singapore, where Rizal registered and spent 2 days
Singapore
- Rizal visited the Botanical Garden, Buddhist Temple, Siamese Prince's Garden, and different churches and temples
- He saw the hanging bridge and statue of Saint Thomas, and learned about Stanford Raffles, the founder of Singapore
- May 11, 1882: Rizal left Singapore for Europe on the French steamer Djemnah, a larger and cleaner vessel
Travels to Europe
- May 17, 1882: Djemnah reached Point Galle, a picturesque but lonely, quiet, and sad town in southern Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)
- Rizal traveled through the Suez Canal, passing by Cape of Guardafui in Africa, which he called inhospitable but famous
- He reached Aden, which he found hotter than Manila, and eventually arrived in Naples, Italy
Naples and Marseilles
- Rizal was pleased with Naples due to its business activity
- June 12, 1882: He boarded the steamer Duc at the French harbor of Marseilles
- He saw the Chateau d'If, where Dantes, the hero of The Count of Monte Cristo, was imprisoned
Marseilles and Barcelona
- June 15, 1882: Rizal left Marseilles by train
- June 16, 1882: He reached Barcelona, the greatest city of Catalonia and second-largest in Spain
- Rizal walked along La Rambla, the most famous street in Barcelona
Writing and Studies
- Rizal wrote his nationalistic essay "Amor Patrio" (Love of Country) under the pen name "Laong Laan"
- He wrote "Los Viajes" (Travels) and sent it to Basilio Teodoro Moran, publisher of Diariong Tagalog
- November 3, 1882: Rizal enrolled in the Universidad Central de Madrid, studying medicine and philosophy
- He also studied painting and sculpture at the Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando
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