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According to the Rizal Law, why was it obligatory for college and university students to study the life and works of Jose Rizal?
According to the Rizal Law, why was it obligatory for college and university students to study the life and works of Jose Rizal?
Why did the Catholic Church oppose the Rizal Law?
Why did the Catholic Church oppose the Rizal Law?
What were some of the reasons mentioned for the need to instill heroism among the youth in the Philippines?
What were some of the reasons mentioned for the need to instill heroism among the youth in the Philippines?
Who filed the bill for the Rizal Law in 1955?
Who filed the bill for the Rizal Law in 1955?
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According to the Catholic Church, what harm would studying Jose Rizal's novels cause to the young students?
According to the Catholic Church, what harm would studying Jose Rizal's novels cause to the young students?
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The Rizal Law
- The law made it obligatory for college and university students to study the life and works of Jose Rizal to instill heroism among the youth in the Philippines.
Opposition from the Catholic Church
- The Catholic Church opposed the Rizal Law due to the perceived anti-clerical and liberal ideas presented in Rizal's novels.
- According to the Church, studying Rizal's novels would cause harm to young students by corrupting their moral values.
Need for Heroism
- The need to instill heroism among the youth in the Philippines was emphasized to inculcate patriotism and nationalism.
Enactment of the Rizal Law
- In 1955, Representative Jose Roy filed the bill that would eventually become the Rizal Law.
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Test your knowledge on the Rizal Law (R.A. 1425) and its significance in Philippine history. Explore the reasons behind the bill filed by Senator Claro M. Recto in 1955 and the importance of instilling heroism among the youth during a time of social turmoil. Discover the historical context surrounding the law, including the HUKBALAHAP insurgency, American influence, and communist insurgency. Challenge yourself with this quiz and deepen your understanding of the Rizal Law
