18 Questions
Who was the assigned Judge to summon Rizal for trial on November 20, 1896?
Colonel Francisco Olive
What kind of evidences were presented during the investigation of Rizal?
Documentary and testimonial
How many witnesses testified for Rizal during the investigation?
10
Who was chosen as Rizal's lawyer from a list of young Spanish officers?
Lt. Luis Taviel de Andrade
What day did Rizal reach Manila in 1896?
November 3
What castle in Barcelona, Spain was Rizal imprisoned temporarily in before his trial?
Montjuic Castle
Why did Rizal decide to practice medicine in Hong Kong?
To escape from political life in Europe
What were the pamphlets found on Rizal's sister's luggage?
Political writings against the Spanish friars
Did Rizal return to the Philippines before 1892?
Yes, he returned in 1887
Why did Rizal return to the Philippines in 1887?
To serve his people who had long been oppressed by Spanish tyrants
Where did Rizal operate on his mother's eye problem?
Dapitan
What was Rizal's main focus during his stay in Hong Kong?
Practicing medicine and avoiding political involvement
Who founded the secret society 'La Liga Filipina'?
Jose Rizal
Why was Jose Rizal exiled to Dapitan by the Spanish government?
For involvement in the Filipino nationalist movement
Which city served as an outpost of the Spaniards in the Philippines during Rizal's exile?
Dapitan
What was the reason for Jose Rizal's arrest in July 1892?
Anti-Spanish propaganda found in his sister's luggage
When was La Liga Filipina established?
July 3, 1892
Which event led to Jose Rizal's exile to Dapitan?
'La Liga Filipina' pamphlets found in his sister's luggage
Study Notes
La Liga Filipina
- Founded on June 26, 1892, by José Rizal and other patriots, including Apolinario Mabini, Andres Bonifacio, and Ambrosio Salvador, in the house of Doroteo Ongjunco at Ilaya Street, Tondo, Manila.
- A secret society derived from La Solidaridad and the Propaganda movement.
Dapitan Exile
- Rizal was exiled by the Spanish government to Dapitan, a remote town in Mindanao, on July 6, 1892.
- Governor Heneral Eulogio Despujol ordered Rizal's arrest due to antifriar pamphlets found on his sister's luggage.
Trial and Death of Rizal
- November 20, 1896: Rizal was summoned by Judge Colonel Francisco Olive.
- A five-day investigation was conducted, and Rizal was not given the chance to interrogate his witnesses.
- Rizal was blamed for being the leader of the revolution and making illegal organizations.
- Two kinds of evidence were presented: documentary (15 documents) and testimonial (10 witnesses).
- Rizal cited 12 points to prove his innocence.
Other Key Facts
- Rizal went to Hong Kong in 1891 due to his unpleasant experiences in Madrid and to focus on his mission.
- In 1887, Rizal returned to the Philippines to operate on his mother's ailing eye problem and to serve his people.
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