Social Studies: Part 2 - The Life and Works of Rizal and other courteous, religious, hard-working and well-read.

ll-read. She was born in

Heroes Santa Cruz, Manila on November 14, 1827 and died in 1913 in
Prepared by: Dexter O. Andal
Manila.
I. OVERVIEW OF THE RIZAL LAW AND THE PHILIPPINES IN THE 19TH
CENTURY AS RIZAL’S SATURNINA (1850-1913)Eldest child of the Rizal-Alonzo marriage.
CONTEXT Married Manuel Timoteo Hidalgo of Tanauan, Batangas.
PACIANO(1851-1930)Only brother of Jose Rizal and the second
child. Studied at San Jose College in Manila; became a farmer and
later a general of the Philippine Revolution.
NARCISA (1852-1939) The third child. married Antonio Lopez at
Morong, Rizal; a teacher and musician.
OLYMPIA (1855-1887)The fourth child. Married Silvestre Ubaldo;
died in 1887 from childbirth.
LUCIA (1857-1919)The fifth child. Married Matriano Herbosa.
MARIA (1859-1945)The sixth child. Married Daniel Faustino Cruz of
Biñan, Laguna.
JOSE (1861-1896)The second son and the seventh child. He was
executed by the Spaniards on December 30,1896.
CONCEPCION (1862-1865)The eight child. Died at the age of three.
JOSEFA (1865-1945)The ninth child. An epileptic, died a spinster.
TRINIDAD 1868-1951)The tenth child. Died a spinster and the last of
Sen. Claro Mayo Recto Jr. the family to die.
1. Social Structure - The Filipinos in the 19th century had suffered SOLEDAD (1870-1929)The youngest child married Pantaleon
from feudalistic and master slave relationship by the Spaniards. Quintero.
2. Political System and the Sources of Abuses in the Administrative RIZAL’S CHILDHOOD
System Jose Rizal had many beautiful memories of childhood in his native
town Calamba where he grew up with his family. The happiest
3. Economic Development and the Rise of Filipino Nationalism period of Rizal’s life was spent in this lakeshore town, a worthy
- The opening of the Suez Canal prelude to his Hamlet-like tragic manhood.
The opening of the Suez Canal brought the Philippines closer to Rizal loved Calamba with all his heart and soul. In 1876, when he
was 15 years old and was a student in Ateneo de Manila, he
Spain and the liberal ideas came from Europe remembered his beloved town. Accordingly, he wrote a poem Un
- Opening of the Philippines to International Trade and the Rise Recuerdo A Mi Pueblo (In Memory of My Town).
of the Middle Class
- Influx of European Liberalism - Ideas of the enlightened Early Education in Biñan
Instruction during this time was quite rigid and strict. Knowledge
philosophers like John Locke and Jean Jacques Rosseau, was forced to its students through memory method aided with a
masonry and the French Revolution reached the whip under his teacher Maestro Justiniano Aquino Cruz
Philippines. Liberty, religious freedom, democracy, MARTYRDOM OF GOM-BUR-ZA
human rights such as suffrage, freedom of speech, press On the night of January 20, 1872, about 200 Filipino soldiers and
and form associations and assemblies. workmen of the Cavite arsenal under the leadership of Lamandrid,
- Spanish Revolution of 1868 and the Liberal Regime of Carlos Filipino sergeant, rose in violent mutiny because of the abolition of
Maria Dela Torre(1869-1871) their usual privileges, including exemption from tribute to polo
- Rafael de Izquierdo (1871-1873), the Cavite Mutiny of 1872 and (forced labor) by the reactionary Governor Rafael de Izquierdo.
the Execution of GomBurZa (February 17, 1872) Unfortunately, this Cavite Mutiny was suppressed two days later
II. RIZAL’S LIFE: FAMILY. CHILDHOOD AND EARLY EDUCATION by troop reinforcements from Manila. The Spanish authorities, in
order to liquidate Fathers Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and
The Rizal-Mercado Family is considered one of the biggest families
Jacinto Zamora, leaders of secular movement to Filipinize the
during their time. Domingo Lam-co, the family's paternal Philippine parishes, and their supporters (Jose Ma. Basa, Attorneys
ascendant was a full-blooded Chinese who came to the Philippines Joaquin Pardo de Tavera and Antonio Ma. Regidor, etc.) magnified
from Amoy, China in the closing years of the 17th century and the failed mutiny
into a “revolt” for Philippine Independence
married a Chinese half-breed by the name of Ines de la INJUSTICE TO HERO’S MOTHER
Rosa.Researchers revealed that the Mercado-Rizal family had also Doña Teodora was suddenly arrested on a malicious charge that
traces of Japanese, Spanish, Malay and Even Negrito blood aside she and her brother, Jose Alberto, tried to poison the latter’s
from Chinese.Jose Rizal came from a 13-member family consisting perfidious wife. Jose Alberto found his wife living with another
of his parents, Francisco Mercado II and Teodora Alonso Realonda, man. Infuriated by her infidelity, he planned to divorce her. Doña
and nine sisters and one brother. Teodora, to avert family scandal, persuaded him to forgive his
FRANCISCO MERCADO (1818-1898)Father of Jose Rizal who was wife. The family trouble was amicably settled until the wife filed a
the youngest of 13 offsprings of Juan and Cirila Mercado. Born in case in court accusing her husband and Doña Teodora of
Biñan, Laguna on April 18, 1818; studied in San Jose College, attempting to poison her.
Manila; and died in Manila. As part of the review and for better understanding on the life,
TEODORA ALONSO (1827-1913)Mother of Jose Rizal who was the writings and legacies of Dr. Jose P. Rizal, kindly watch the
second child of Lorenzo Alonso and Brijida de Quintos. She studied documentary/video prepared by the GMA News and Ateneo
at the Colegio de Santa Rosa. She was a business-minded woman, Magisterial Lecture using the youtube link below:
https://youtu.be/rAq_OjZI-6k A. The oblation
https://youtu.be/MXw_mQu3jsI B. The power of Science over Death
The Republic Act that requires to teach Rizal and other Filipinos C. Lapu Lapu Monument
patriots to tertiary students. D. The Philippines map Relief
Rationalization: B – The Power of Science over Death was sculpture
A. RA 7836
B. RA 7610 by Rizal when he was still a student.
C. RA 1425
Who was the Governor General during the time of GOMBURZA?
D. RA 9165
Rationalization: C – An act to include in the Curricula of All Public A. Narciso Clavería
and Private Schools, Colleges and Universities courses on the life B. Rafael de Izquierdo y Gutíerrez
Works and Writings of JOSE RIZAL, particularly his novels NOLI ME C. Riego de Dios
TANGERE and EL FILIBUSTERISMO, Authorizing the Printing and D. Camilo de Polavieja
Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes. Rationalization: B - Rafael de Izquierdo y Gutíerrez replaced Gov.
When do we celebrate Rizal Day? Gen. dela Torre and persecuted the GOMBURZA
A. every June 19
Rizal’s greatest resentment during his student days that motivated
C. every Dec. 29
B. every June 24 him to work harder was:
D. every Dec. 30 A. The unequal treatment of students by the Jesuits.
Rationalization: D - Republic Act No. 229 An Act to Prohibit B. The passivity of Filipino students.
Cockfighting, Horse Racing and Jai-Alai on the Thirtieth Day of C. The prevailing racial discrimination.
December of each year and to create a committee to take charge of D. The use of Spanish as medium of instruction.
the proper celebration of Rizal Day In every municipality and Rationalization: C - The prevailing racial discrimination between
chartered city, And for other purposes.
Spanish and Filipino students especially in his UST days gave him a
Which of these is the main provision of Republic Act No. 1425?
A. Mandatory study of Philippine history that puts emphasis on the resentmen to work harder
legacy of Jose Rizal as the prime mover of independence If you knew Rizal from his childhood, what could best describe
B. Mandatory study of Jose Rizal’s life and works in all school levels him?
throughout the country A. He would play along with his brother and sisters outside of their
C. Mandatory study of Jose Rizal’s life and works in all state house
universities and colleges throughout the country B. He would spend his day playing with his dog and by the trees in
D. Mandatory study of Jose Rizal’s life and works in all tertiary their garden
schools throughout the country C. He would playfully write on the table and on the walls of their
Rationalization: D - Mandatory study of Jose Rizal’s life and works in house
all tertiary schools throughout the country. See the RA 1425 in the D. He would rather stay at their shop/store than roam around their
Official Gazette for more details. garden
This unfortunate incident became an opportunity to implicate Rationalization: A - Young Jose also experienced on his childhood
years
the three Filipino priests who had been campaigning for Filipino
Which of these can best explain Rizal’s decision to leave the
rights, namely, Fathers Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and
Philippines again?
Jacinto Zamora.
A. Martyrdom of Gomburza A. Gov. Gen. Emilio Terrero was pressured by the church, thus,
B. Cavite Mutiny advised Rizal to leave
C. The influx of European Liberalism B. He received threats against him and his family since he returned
D. Manila Galleon Trade from Europe
Rationalization: B - The uprising of 200 Filipino troops and C. The Dominican priests wanted to take him down
workers became an excuse for Spanish repression and one of this D. The Ilustrados in Europe were to organize a movement that
needed Rizal’s presence
is the infamous Martyrdom of Gomburza
Rationalization: A - Rizals’ Noli became scandalous and libelous to
Which is true about Sen. Claro M. Recto’s Rizal Bill before it was the part of the government and church. And protect also his family
passed into law? he followed the advice of Gov. Gen. Terrero to leave the Philippines
A. It was well received by the Congress and personally endorsed again.
be Pres. Ramon Magsaysay Why did Don Francisco want Jose to use the surname Rizal instead
B. It was halted by the government to protect the political Mercado?
interest of the members of the Congress with Spanish ancestry
C. It was opposed by the Catholic Church for alleged harmful and A. He wanted to live up to his reputation being a farmer because
malicious contents found in Rizal’s twin novels Rizal was derived from the word “ricial” that meant “green field”
D. It was vetoed by Pres. Ramon Magsaysay B. He wanted that Jose be known as the only Rizal in the family
Rationalization: C - Sen. Claro M. Recto sponsored the Rizal Bill to C. He did not want Jose to be associated with Paciano being a friend
emphasize the importance of of Rizal’s life and works in nation- to Fr. Jose Burgos
building. D. He did not want Jose to be subjected to discrimination by the
Not many students are aware that Jose Rizal, the Philippine’s Spaniards toward indios
Rationalization: C - Father Burgos was a teacher and friend of
National Hero is also a sculpture. Which among the following is a
Paciano
sculpture of Rizal? What is the most fitting message of The Story of the Moth? A.
 Like on good things, freedom come to those who wait B. Due to the previous incident involving the execution of friars:
B. A lamp can burn down a house, let alone a moth Gomez, Burgos and Zamora
C. Getting attached to an illusion can bring death C. She wanted Jose to stay in Calamba and focus on poetry alone
D. As the saying goes, “mother knows best” D. All of the above
Rationalization: D - Teodora told the story of the moth to young Jose Rationalization: B - Dona Teodora feared that the faith of
What is the title of the first essay of Jose Rizal? GomBurZa
A. El Amor Partio is possibly can be happened to Jose Rizal
B. A la Juventud Filipina Who was Rizal’s romance when he left to study abroad?
C. Sa Aking Kabata A. Miss L
D. Mi Ultimo Adois B. Leonor Rivera
Rationalization: A – Days after he arrived in Barcelona in June C. Leonor Valenzuela
D. Segunda Katigbak
1882, he wrote the essay El Amor Patrio (Love of the Country), Rationalization: B - Rizal left her lover Leonor Rivera to continue
which contained the reasons behind that deep fondness his study abroad and to start his mission set by his brother,
In which essay did Rizal advocate the government posts should be Paciano
filled through competitive examinations?
How did Rizal and Ferdinand Blumentritt kept their friendship?
A. The Philippines Within A Century
B. The Love of Country A. By constant correspondence
C. To Young Women of Malolos
D. The Indolence of the Filipino B. By staying close to Blumentritt’s residence in Austria
Rationalization: A - The Philippines Within A Century C. By sending each other their photos and sketches
Who was the fearless lawyer and writer in exposing Spanish D. Through the scientific circles in Germany
abuses and corruption and is considered the greatest journalist Rationalization: A - Rizal anf Blumentritt kept their friendship
of the propaganda movement:
through constant correspondence
A. Jose Ma. Panganiban
B. Marcelo H del Pilar Which of these is NOT TRUE about the painting La Spoliarium?
C. Graciano Lopez-Jaena A. It is often interpreted as Felix Hidalgo’s depiction of the misery of
D. Mariano Ponce his people at the hands of the Spaniards
Rationalization: B - Marcelo H del Pilar B. It was Juan Luna’s symbolic and most important work in his cause
Rizal's anatomy of a revolution that failed was the: to reveal the injustices of the Spaniards
A. El Filibusterismo C. It was Jose Rizal’s inspiration in delivering a speech of salute to
B. La Indolencia de los Filipinos the achievements of J. Luna and F. Hidalgo
C. Noli Me Tángere D. It is now placed under the ward of the National Museum of the
D. El Consejo de los Dioses Philippines
Rationalization: A - El Filibusterismo Rationalization: A - Luna’s La Spoliarium depicts the misery of his
In Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere, whose character is the personification people at hands of the Spaniards
of a woman who doesn’t show regards to the culture of the Dapitan, the place where Rizal was exiled for 4 years is located in:
country instead she consistently apply foreign cultures on her A. Davao del Norte
despite the misfits and misguides.
B. Zamboanga del Sur
A. Dona Victorina C. Davao del Sur
B. Sisa D. Zamboanga del Norte
C. Paulita Rationalization: D - Dapitan is located at the province of
D. Dona Consolacion
Zamboanga del Norte in Mindanao
Rationalization: A - Doña Victorina is known to be a socialite and
had “Europeanized” herself after her wedding with Don Tiburcio Who was the Governor General who permitted Rizal to leave
Who popularized the saying, “There are no tyrants where there are Dapitan to volunteered his services as a doctor in Cuba?
no slaves”? A. Diego de los Ríos
B. Ramón Blanco
A. Jose Rizal
C. Narciso Clavería
C. Andres Bonifacio
D. Eulogio Despujol
B. Juan Luna
Rationalization: B - The discovery of Katipunan and the Philippine
D. Marcelo H. del Pilar
Rationalization: A - There are no tyrants where there are no slaves.” Revolution began during the term of Gov. Gen. Blanco.
This famous quote from Jose Rizal in “El Filibusterismo” takes off
This is the Poem written by Dr. Jose Rizal which associated to his
from Hegel’s Dialectics where the German philosopher theorized
that masters can only exist if people submit to being slaves and that death and considered to be his poetic last will and testament.
the only way to gain freedom is to overcome the fear of death A. To the Flowers of Heidelberg
Why did Doña Teodora had second thoughts of sending Rizal to B. A la Juventud Filipina
school for higher education? C. Hymn to Talisay
D. Mi Ultimo Adios
A. She was anxious about her son leaving for no one’s going to
Rationalization: D - "Mi último adiós" (Spanish for "My Last
attend to his needs
 Farewell") is a poem written by Philippine national hero José Rizal Rationalization: D - Paciano promised Rizal to send him money from
on the eve of his execution on December 30, 1896. This poem was time to time to finance his studies abroad
one of the last notes he wrote before his execution. Which of the following reasons best explain why Jose decided to
In which poem did Rizal write about offering one’s life for one’s study abroad?
country? A. The Dominican professors of UST were hostile to him
A. A La Juventud Filipina B. The Filipinos in UST were racially discriminated
B. Song of Maria Clara C. The methods of teaching were repressive and obsolete
C. Sa Aking mga Kabata D. He was to fulfill his pact with Paciano
D. Mi Ultimo Adios Rationalization: D - He was to fulfill his pact with Paciano
Rationalization: D - Jose Rizal was imprisoned in Fort Santiago, To whom did Jose Rizal dedicated Noli Me Tangere?
Intramuros for the charges of rebellion, sedition, and conspiracy in A. To GomBurZa
which he was convicted on all three charges, and sentenced to death B. To Leonor Rivera
by firing squad. At the eve before his execution, Rizal wrote his final C. To his country
poem on a single paper revealing his strong nationalism and D. To the Filipino youth
unwavering love for his country. The poem consists of 14 five-line Rationalization: A - To Gomburza
stanzas and was written in Spanish. It was later received by his How did Sisa in Noli end up getting seemingly crazy?
family hidden inside a small alcohol stove. Originally, Rizal did not A. She suffered from deep sorrow of losing both her sons, Crispin
give a title for it and if remained untitled, by virtue of logic and and Basilio
literary tradition, it would be titled by the words coming from the B. She lost her son Crispin during their escape from the violent mob
first line of the poem itself. But it was later on entitled "Mi Ultimo of San Diego
Adios" by Mariano Ponce, his friend and fellow reformist. C. She was tortured by the Spanish authorities for not paying her
What was the intended effect of the Borneo Colonization Project? family’s taxes
A. to Christianize the northern parts of Sabah D. Her son Basilio was lost after he tried to escape from the parish
B. to move landless Filipino families to North Borneo (Sabah) priest of San Diego
C. to collect taxes from the northern parts of Borneo Rationalization: A - Sisa suffered from deep sorrow of losing both
D. All of the above her sons, Crispin and Basilio
Rationalization: B - The Borneo Colonization project is a response
Which of the following does not best describe Indios Bravos?
to cater landless Filipino when the friars forced them to leave on A. It was created by Rizal to fight off the Spaniards
their land. B. It was a symbolism of Rizal taking pride on being an indio
The Spanish governor –general who ordered the deportation of C. It was organized by Rizal and others when they were in Paris
Jose Rizal to Dapitan, Zamboanga Del Norte, Mindanao. D. It was formerly known as the group Kidlat
Rationalization: C - the spectacle of Native Americans performing
A. Gov. Gen. Basco
B. Gov. Gen. Despujol in a Wild West show led Rizal and others to organize Indios Bravo
C. Gov. Gen. Isquierdo to convert this derogatory term into a badge of honor.
D. Gov. Gen. Claveria Which of these is TRUE when Rizal returned to Calamba?
Rationalization: B - Governor-General Eulogio Despujol made a A. He opened his own eye clinic free of charge to the poor residents
decree that ordered the deportation of Dr. Jose Rizal to Dapitan of his town
B. He hid at their house to escape arrest from the Spanish
located now in Zamboanga del Norte. government
When Rizal was put into exile from 1892 to 1896, he was placed C. He led his people in Calamba into a violent fight against the
Dominicans
into a town in Zamboanga del Norte called …
D. He put up a public school for boys just like what he aimed at
A. Dipolog B. Dau making Crisostomo Ibarra do in his Noli
C. Colon D. Dapitan Rationalization: A - Rizal opened his own eye clinic in free of
chargeto help his poor townsmen
Rationalization: D - Dapitan is historically significant as the place Which of the following best describes Jose Rizal’s lifestyle in
where José Rizal was exiled by the Spaniards for his revolutionary Europe
activities. A. He spent a lot of money on tea, coffee, and other delicacies
The Philippine was ruled by Spain through _____ until 1814 B. He lived frugally, saving his money for books and
A. Cuba travelingexpenses
B. Viceroy of Mexico C. He slept during the day and did all his literary works by night
C. Portugal D. He had little interpersonal relationship
D. Guam Rationalization: B -Rizal lived frugally, saving his money for books
Rationalization: C - The Philippines was ruled by the Viceroy of
and traveling expenses
Mexico until 1814 and after the Mexico gained its independence,
the Philippines directly ruled by Spain until 1898. Where did Jose Rizal use what’s left of his money after printing
How was Rizal able to finance his studies in Madrid? the Noli?
A. He bought new books like Uncle Tom’s Cabin and Les Miserables
A. He worked part-time in a nearby clinic B. He paid his fees and worked on his medical thesis
B. His Noli and Fili generated a lot of income C. He took law courses at the University of Paris
C. He was a scholar of the Circulo Hispano-Filipino D. He toured Europe with Maximo Viola
D. His brother Paciano sent him money from time to time Rationalization: D - Rizal and Viola toured Europe to analyze and
study their governments, cultures and laws