Rizal Life, Works and Writings Prelim

The following are the underlying goals of the RA 1425. Which of the following does not belong to the purposes counted by RA 1425?

• To remember with special fondness and devotion the life and works of our senators that have shaped the national character.

• There is a need for a re-dedication to the ideals of freedom and nationalism.

• Rizal's works are constant and inspiring source of patriotism.

• To develop moral character, personal discipline, civic conscience and to teach the duties of citizenship.

What made the Senate Bill No. 438 controversial?

• It is against human rights as it will end critical legal protections and permits the government to overreach against groups and individuals who are labelled terrorists.

• It has faced rejection in the upper chamber as it transgresses on academic freedom, religious freedom, and women's rights.

• It faced fierce opposition not just by the people from Legislative Arm but also by the Catholic Church as compulsory readings under the bill would impair freedom of conscience and religion.

• It does not reaffirm the Philippines's protection of the unborn.

Due to the never-ending debate on the Rizal Bill, an amendment to the bill's original provisions was created. The amendments are as follows, except:

• To emphasize the original or unexpurgated versions of the novel without exemptions.

• To provide exemptions from compulsory readings of the novels if it violates a person's faith and religious belief.

• To use the revised versions of the novel as basic texts in the collegiate courses.

• He was a good example to the Filipinos, so the Filipino people will not consider rebelling against the Americans.

Why is it said that education played a very important part in the family of Jose Rizal?

• His parents were remarkably educated

• All the siblings of Teodora and Francisco were educated also

• Both a & b

• None of the above

What was the social structure during the 19th century?

• The indigenous people were integrated with the Spaniards during the 19th century, and the indios became part of some of the most important government jobs.

• Only the native inhabitants were called Filipinos and all others with mixed races were called Mestizos.

• The indios who are pure blooded Filipinos belong to the lowest class and became slaves of the Spaniards in their own land.

• The Filipinos belong to the lowest class and became slaves of the Spaniards in their own land.

Which of the following is true about the education system in the 19th century?

• The system was one with academic freedom where students were able to choose their own specialization.

• The students' memory is mostly harnessed since knowledge was measured in the ability of the students to memorize.

• There were various schools owned by rich indios.

• Science, Mathematics and Spanish Language are subjects that are mostly focused on most schools.

The following are true about the church and the state during the Spanish period, which is not?

• The government provided salaries to the Spanish missionaries and the clergy, making them technically government officials.

• Civil and Church authorities coordinate to Christianize natives in the colony.

• The taxes paid to the Church are used for evangelization works.

• The bishops and priests are banned to hold public office or exercise government power.

The following are sources of people's disenchantment with the Spaniards. Which of the following does not describe the abuses of the Spanish government?

• The social inclusion where people, including indios, have access to public goods.

• Immoral friars impregnated women and sire illegitimate children.

• The Spaniards mockingly called the brown Filipinos 'Indios' or Indians.

• The Spaniards seized parcels of land and set up huge plantations out of landowners.

What is the full name of our national hero?

• Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal Alonzo y Realonda

• Dr. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal y Alonzo Realonda

• Dr. Jose Protacio Mercato Rizal Alonso y Realonda

• Dr. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal y Alonso Realonda

Which of the following is true?

• Tax was collected from the natives to defray the costs of colonization.

• The intended effect of the tribute was primarily to advance the Christianization of the mestizos in the archipelago.

• Spaniards make sure that natives that don't pay taxes beyond legal prescription.

• All the above