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Questions and Answers
Who is known as a model of fathers according to Rizal?
Who is known as a model of fathers according to Rizal?
- Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda
- El Filibusterismo
- Gomburza
- Don Francisco Mercado (correct)
Where was Don Francisco Mercado born?
Where was Don Francisco Mercado born?
- Madrid, Spain
- Manila
- Laguna, Philippines
- Biñan, Laguna (correct)
What college did Don Francisco Mercado study at?
What college did Don Francisco Mercado study at?
- Ateneo de Manila University
- College of San Jose in Manila (correct)
- College of Santa Rosa
- University of Santo Tomas
Where was Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda born?
Where was Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda born?
How many children did the Rizal family have?
How many children did the Rizal family have?
"Neneng" is the nickname of which child in the Rizal family?
"Neneng" is the nickname of which child in the Rizal family?
What was the pet name of Soledad, the youngest Rizal child?
What was the pet name of Soledad, the youngest Rizal child?
What was the real surname of the Rizal family before adopting 'Mercado'?
What was the real surname of the Rizal family before adopting 'Mercado'?
When did Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso Realonda get married?
When did Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso Realonda get married?
Why did the Rizal family acquire the second surname 'Rizal'?
Why did the Rizal family acquire the second surname 'Rizal'?
What type of town was Calamba where the Rizal family settled down?
What type of town was Calamba where the Rizal family settled down?
What was the title of the poem written by Rizal in memory of his beloved town in 1876?
What was the title of the poem written by Rizal in memory of his beloved town in 1876?
Who were the two famous lawyers of Manila that defended Doña Teodora?
Who were the two famous lawyers of Manila that defended Doña Teodora?
Which term describes the social class that the Rizal family belonged to in Spanish Philippines?
Which term describes the social class that the Rizal family belonged to in Spanish Philippines?
Why was Rizal initially refused admission to the Ateneo de Manila by Father Magin Ferrando?
Why was Rizal initially refused admission to the Ateneo de Manila by Father Magin Ferrando?
Why did Rizal choose to adopt the surname 'Rizal' at the Ateneo de Manila?
Why did Rizal choose to adopt the surname 'Rizal' at the Ateneo de Manila?
Who interceded on Rizal's behalf to secure his admission to Ateneo de Manila?
Who interceded on Rizal's behalf to secure his admission to Ateneo de Manila?
Where was Rizal first boarded upon his arrival in Manila?
Where was Rizal first boarded upon his arrival in Manila?
Study Notes
Rizal's Family Background
- José Rizal regards his father, Don Francisco Mercado, as a model of fathers.
- Don Francisco Mercado was born in Biñan, Laguna, Philippines.
- He studied at the College of San Jose.
Rizal's Mother
- Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda was born in die in Manila, Philippines.
- The Rizal family had eleven children in total.
Children’s Nicknames
- "Neneng" is the nickname of José Rizal’s sister, MarÃa Rizal.
- Soledad, the youngest child of the Rizal family, was affectionately called "Choleng."
Family Surnames
- The Rizal family's original surname was ‘Mercado’ before adopting 'Rizal.'
- Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso Realonda married on June 28, 1855.
Name Change and Social Status
- The family adopted the surname 'Rizal' to honor the family's ancestral roots connected to the word "rizal," meaning "green fields," signifying their agricultural background.
- The Rizal family belonged to the principalia class, the educated and socially elite class during Spanish colonization.
Education and Admission Challenges
- Rizal faced initial refusal at Ateneo de Manila due to Father Magin Ferrando’s belief that he was underage.
- He chose to adopt the surname 'Rizal' at Ateneo to distinguish himself from others and to honor his family heritage.
- His admission to the Ateneo was secured with the intercession of his mother, Doña Teodora.
Early Life in Manila
- Upon arriving in Manila, Rizal first boarded at the house of a family friend in Quiapo.
Connection to Calamba
- Calamba, where the Rizal family settled, was an agricultural town known for its natural beauty.
- Rizal wrote the poem "A La Patria" in 1876, reflecting his fond memories of Calamba.
Legal Support for Doña Teodora
- Doña Teodora was defended by famous lawyers José MarÃa Panganiban and Vicente de los Reyes in legal matters.
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Description
This quiz covers the influence of Spain and the Jesuits on the Philippines, including corrupt practices, impact on human rights, equality, and justice, and forced labor. It also touches on key historical figures like the Rizal family, the symbolism of El Filibusterismo, and the role of three friars known as GomBurZa.
