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What type of business did Rizal engage in while in Dapitan?
What type of business did Rizal engage in while in Dapitan?
Which modern innovation did Rizal introduce to the hemp industry?
Which modern innovation did Rizal introduce to the hemp industry?
What significant structure did Rizal build during his exile in Dapitan?
What significant structure did Rizal build during his exile in Dapitan?
Which of the following activities reflects Rizal's involvement in the field of science?
Which of the following activities reflects Rizal's involvement in the field of science?
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In addition to plants, what else did Rizal collect?
In addition to plants, what else did Rizal collect?
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What was one of Rizal's contributions to physical education in Calamba?
What was one of Rizal's contributions to physical education in Calamba?
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How did Rizal's upbringing influence his works?
How did Rizal's upbringing influence his works?
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What type of maps did Rizal sketch and compile?
What type of maps did Rizal sketch and compile?
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What did Dr. Jose Rizal do to help the fishermen in Dapitan?
What did Dr. Jose Rizal do to help the fishermen in Dapitan?
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Which insect species was NOT discovered by Dr. Jose Rizal?
Which insect species was NOT discovered by Dr. Jose Rizal?
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Which of the following works is NOT included in Rizal's book collection?
Which of the following works is NOT included in Rizal's book collection?
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What was the title of the article written by Rizal on January 15, 1890?
What was the title of the article written by Rizal on January 15, 1890?
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In which society did Dr. Rizal become a member in 1887?
In which society did Dr. Rizal become a member in 1887?
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What did Dr. Rizal study regarding languages and dialects?
What did Dr. Rizal study regarding languages and dialects?
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Which of the following songs was composed by Rizal as a consolation for his soul?
Which of the following songs was composed by Rizal as a consolation for his soul?
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During which celebration was Rizal's melodrama 'Beside the Pasig' staged?
During which celebration was Rizal's melodrama 'Beside the Pasig' staged?
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What influence did Dr. Rizal have in the field of entomology?
What influence did Dr. Rizal have in the field of entomology?
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Which article did Rizal publish in La Solidaridad regarding his perspectives on the Philippines?
Which article did Rizal publish in La Solidaridad regarding his perspectives on the Philippines?
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During his time in Dapitan, how did Dr. Rizal contribute to agricultural practices?
During his time in Dapitan, how did Dr. Rizal contribute to agricultural practices?
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What was the title of the paper that Dr. Rizal presented to the Anthropological Society of Berlin?
What was the title of the paper that Dr. Rizal presented to the Anthropological Society of Berlin?
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In what year did Rizal study drama for two weeks in Hong Kong?
In what year did Rizal study drama for two weeks in Hong Kong?
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How did Dr. Rizal enhance his farming knowledge during his travels?
How did Dr. Rizal enhance his farming knowledge during his travels?
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What topic is addressed in Rizal's article titled 'On the Indolence of the Filipinos'?
What topic is addressed in Rizal's article titled 'On the Indolence of the Filipinos'?
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What was the cost at which the town Mayor of Paete purchased Rizal's drama script?
What was the cost at which the town Mayor of Paete purchased Rizal's drama script?
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Study Notes
Rizal's Works and Activities
- Rizal was highly skilled and versatile, proficient in various fields.
- He excelled in arts, literature, science, technology, education, history, politics, and religion.
- He was inspired by his ancestors and relatives.
Studies and Botanical Interests
- Visited botanical gardens in Singapore (May 8-9, 1882)
- Collected and used medicinal plants.
- Cultivated various plants and crops.
Business and Agricultural Pursuits
- Engaged in hemp trade and agriculture, trading hemp for high sums.
- Established partnerships with businessmen in Dapitan.
- Introduced a hemp-stripping machine from America.
- Sold agricultural products.
Construction and Improvements
- Built a house, clinic, and irrigation facilities in Dapitan (1892-1896).
- Made improvements to his house and clinic.
- Developed a mini-gymnasium in Calamba to teach sports to children (1887-1888).
Maps and Artistic Productions
- Created maps of Mindanao and other locations, now preserved in Manila.
- Collected artworks, letters, and paintings.
- Preserved insects and craft items collected in Dapitan.
- Gathered letters and other correspondence.
- Maintained a collection of pistols, and books.
- Kept a substantial collection of numerous books (e.g., Ancient Poetry, Works of Thucydides, Horace, Voltaire, etc.).
Newspaper Contributions
- Contributed articles to La Solidaridad (1888-1889).
- Wrote articles for Diarong Tagalog (Barcelona, 1882).
- Topics included: "Truth For All," "New Truths," "Profanation," "Differences," "Philippines," "Ingratitudes," "Tagalog Language."
Musical and Dramatic Works
- Composed several songs (e.g., Leonor, El Canto del Prisionero, Alin Mang Lahi, Kundiman).
- Wrote dramas like "Beside the Pasig."
- Performed in dramas and plays.
Agricultural Advances and Studies
- Helped improve and modernize farming practices in Dapitan.
- Instructed fishermen on better techniques.
- Produced and preserved agricultural products
- Collected insects, studied them scientific methods
- Consulted with foreign entomologists
- Collected and examined various rare insects (e.g., Draco rizali, Apogonia rizali, Rhaphopus rizali).
- Studied ethnology with foreign scientists.
- Wrote about the origins and use of various words in numerous languages.
- Studied crops and soils; farming techniques in foreign countries.
Other Activities and Possessions
- Owned substantial agricultural landholdings.
- Drew, painted, and sketched numerous pictures of various subjects.
- Included pictures of people, animals, landscapes, and historic figures.
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Explore the diverse contributions of José Rizal in various fields including arts, agriculture, and politics. This quiz covers his botanical interests, business pursuits, and impactful constructions in Dapitan and Calamba. Test your knowledge on one of the Philippines' national heroes and his legacy.
