GEN ED 9 - Quiz No. 1

The Rizal Bill requires that the curriculum in educational institutions includes a course specifically focused on Rizal’s novels, but does not mandate that students read them.

• True

• False

Jose P. Laurel, co-author of the law, stated that it is important for Filipinos, especially the youth, to learn about Jose Rizal and the ideals for which he died because of his significant contribution to the nation's current condition.

• True

• False

Republic Act 1425 was designed to downplay the role of Jose Rizal in Filipino history.

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• False

One of the motivations behind Republic Act 1425 is to increase nationalism through the study of Rizal’s works and compositions.

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• False

One of the prominent recommendations during the 1950s was Jose Lansang's proposal to establish a "common patriot program for building the country."

• True

• False

Senate Bill No. 438 was initially supported by a majority of the members of the upper house in April 1956.

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• False

The goal of the Rizal Bill, as defended primarily by Chairman Jose P. Laurel, was to promote the ideas and standards of Jose Rizal through his novels "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo."

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• False

House Bill No. 5561, proposed by Congressman Jacobo Z. Gonzales, was not similar to Senate Bill No. 438.

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• False

Senate Bill No. 438 was approved on its third reading with 23 votes, and House Bill No. 5561 was passed with 71 votes on the same day.

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• False

Former Senator Claro M. Recto was the chief proponent of the Rizal Bill.

• True

• False