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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?
- To counter the influence of the Catholic Church
- To address the social turmoil in the country
- To encourage anti-American sentiments
- To promote patriotic values among the youth (correct)
Why did the Catholic Church oppose the Rizal Law?
Why did the Catholic Church oppose the Rizal Law?
- It violated freedom of religion and conscience (correct)
- It portrayed a false picture of the country
- It contained objectionable matters
- It was seen as anti-church
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?
- SEATO
- American exploitation of Philippine resources
- HUKBALAHAP insurgency (correct)
- Communist insurgency
Who filed the bill for the Rizal Law in 1955?
Who filed the bill for the Rizal Law in 1955?
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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Why study Rizal's life and works?
Why study Rizal's life and works?
To cultivate patriotic values and inspire nationalism in the youth.
Why did the Catholic Church oppose the Rizal Law?
Why did the Catholic Church oppose the Rizal Law?
It was perceived as a violation of religious freedom.
Why instill heroism among youth?
Why instill heroism among youth?
HUKBALAHAP insurgency showed a reason to instill heroism among the youth.
Who authored the Rizal Law?
Who authored the Rizal Law?
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Harm of studying Rizal's novels?
Harm of studying Rizal's novels?
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Study Notes
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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