Quiz on Jose Rizal and 19th-Century Philippines

What type of regime was the Philippines under during Rizal's time?

• Anarchic

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

• Monarchical

Who controlled political power at the local level in the Philippines?

• American officials

• Spanish friars

• Chinese merchants

• Filipino leaders

What was one of the main reforms advocated by Jose Rizal?

• Independence from Spain

• Filipino representation in the Spanish government

• A new religion

• Land redistribution

Which of Rizal's writings exposed the abuses of the Spanish colonial system?

• El Filibusterismo

• Noli Me Tangere

• La Liga Filipina

• Mi Último Adiós

What does understanding the historical context of Rizal's era help us appreciate?

• The economic policies of Spain

• The motivations behind his works

• The cultural practices of the Spanish

• The military strategies of the time