Rizal Quiz 1

What is the term used in Vito Santo's Vicassan dictionary for "Bayani"?

Answer explanation

Hero, patriot, or bida

According to Ambeth Ocampo, what is the richer word compared to "hero" and may be rooted in "bayan"?

Answer explanation

Bayani

What is the Austronesian origin of the term "bayani"?

Answer explanation

Bajani, Majani, bagadnim or bahani

Which term refers to the highest level in the hierarchy of bayani? He killed his enemy in their own home.

Answer explanation

Lunugum

Which term refers to the lowest level in the hierarchy of bayani? Killed one or two enemy?

Answer explanation

Maniklad

Who appointed Rizal as the national hero in the Philippines to help calm down the Filipinos who wanted freedom?

Answer explanation

Civil Governor William Howard Taff

What literary forms did Jose Rizal primarily used to express his love for the Philippines?

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Novels, essays or articles

What type of weapons did Rizal avoid using in his advocacy for liberty & Independence?

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Gun, riffle or sword

What was Jose Rizal's weapon?

Answer explanation

His quill or pen

Some argue that _______ should be recognized as the first national hero

Answer explanation

Andres Bonifacio