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Rizal 101

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What was the political condition of the Philippines during Rizal's time?

a)

Flourishing under a just colonial power

b)

Experiencing rapid industrialization

c)

Agonizing beneath the yoke of Spanish misrule

d)

Undergoing significant democratic reforms

2.

Which of the following was NOT explicitly mentioned as an evil of the unjust Spanish colonial power?

a)

Corrupt officialdom

b)

No Philippine representation in the Spanish Cortes

c)

Excellent public health services

d)

Racial discrimination

3.

What year did Spain realize the need for establishing a system of public education for the Indios?

a)

1863

b)

1855

c)

1861

d)

1878

4.

Who organized a commission in 1855 to recommend remedial measures to improve elementary education?

a)

Jose Rizal

b)

Gov. Gen. Crespo

c)

Ferdinand De Lesseps

d)

Claro M. Recto

5.

In what year was the Educational Decree of 1863 issued?

a)

1855

b)

1861

c)

1863

d)

1884

6.

According to the Educational Decree of 1863, what was the medium of instruction in all schools?

a)

Filipino

b)

English

c)

Spanish

d)

Latin

7.

Which of the following was a provision of the Educational Decree of 1863?

a)

Establishment of private schools only

b)

Government supervision of the public school system

c)

Exclusion of girls from primary education

d)

Emphasis on academic freedom

8.

What was a major defect of the educational system during Spanish time, related to religion?

a)

Emphasis on scientific inquiry

b)

Fear of God was emphasized, and obedience to friars was instilled

c)

Promotion of critical thinking about religious dogma

d)

Separation of church and state in education

9.

Indios were constantly reminded that they had what kind of intelligence and were fit for what type of labor?

a)

Superior intelligence, intellectual labor

b)

Inferior intelligence, manual labor

c)

Average intelligence, skilled labor

d)

No intelligence, no labor

10.

What was denied to students in schools during the Spanish time, preventing them from sharing their thoughts?

a)

Access to textbooks

b)

Academic freedom

c)

Physical education

d)

Art lessons

11.

What was the common practice regarding school access for natives prior to the Educational Decree of 1863?

a)

Schools were widely open to natives.

b)

Schools were not opened to the natives.

c)

Natives had separate, superior schools.

d)

Only wealthy natives could attend.

12.

Spaniards hesitated to consider the Indios as educable as ________.

a)

Other Europeans

b)

Themselves

c)

Americans

d)

Chinese

13.

What was the limitation of the curriculum during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

a)

It focused heavily on science and mathematics.

b)

It was limited to the 3Rs (Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic).

c)

It offered a broad range of liberal arts.

d)

It emphasized vocational training.

14.

What is the full title of the Rizal Law?

a)

RA 1425: An Act to Promote Philippine Nationalism

b)

RA 1425: An Act to Include in the Curricula of All Public and Private Schools, Colleges and Universities Courses on the Life, Works and Writings of Jose Rizal, particularly his novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, Authorizing the Printing and Distribution thereof, and for Other Purposes.

c)

RA 1425: An Act Mandating the Study of Philippine Heroes

d)

RA 1425: An Act Establishing a National University in the Philippines

15.

What was the primary goal of the Rizal Law (RA 1425) in relation to Filipino identity?

a)

To encourage foreign influence

b)

To promote regional identities

c)

To increase a sense of nationalism from the Filipinos

d)

To discourage historical studies

16.

Who authored the Rizal Bill?

a)

Senator Jose P. Laurel, Sr.

b)

Senator Claro M. Recto

c)

Jose Rizal

d)

Ferdinand Marcos

17.

Who sponsored the Rizal Bill in the Senate as the Chairman of the Committee on Education?

a)

Senator Claro M. Recto

b)

Senator Jose P. Laurel, Sr.

c)

Manuel L. Quezon

d)

Sergio Osmeña

18.

What were Senator Claro M. Recto and Senator Jose P. Laurel, Sr. known for, which served as the foundation for the Rizal Law?

a)

Their economic reforms

b)

Their great sense of nationalism

c)

Their foreign policy initiatives

d)

Their educational reforms

19.

For whom was the Rizal Law primarily written, specifically stated in the presentation?

a)

Foreign scholars

b)

The Filipino youth

c)

Spanish officials

d)

Religious leaders

20.

What is one of the goals of the Rizal Law regarding the youth?

a)

To encourage emigration

b)

To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism

c)

To promote foreign cultures

d)

To focus solely on economic development

21.

What is another goal of the Rizal Law regarding our National Hero?

a)

To criticize his mistakes

b)

To pay tribute to our National Hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character

c)

To ignore his contributions

d)

To compare him to other heroes

22.

What is the third goal of the Rizal Law concerning patriotism?

a)

To discourage patriotism

b)

To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal's life, works, and writings.

c)

To replace patriotism with globalism

d)

To teach patriotism only to adults

23.

Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of Filipino Revolts?

a)

The desire to regain lost freedom.

b)

The Spanish abuses/oppression.

c)

The widespread adoption of Spanish culture.

d)

Agrarian complaints or the loss of Filipino lands.

24.

What was one of the two reasons why early revolts against Spain failed?

a)

Superior Spanish weaponry

b)

The absence of Nationalism

c)

Lack of foreign support

d)

Overabundance of national leaders

25.

What is the other reason why early revolts against Spain failed, besides the absence of Nationalism?

a)

Lack of financial resources

b)

Internal conflicts among Filipinos/Lack of National Leaders

c)

Strong Spanish alliances

d)

Too much Power from Spain

26.

What is nationalism simply defined as?

a)

Love of money

b)

Love of country with all its inhabitants

c)

Love of power

d)

Love of self

27.

What does a state of awareness regarding a nation imply about its people?

a)

They owe allegiance only to a tribe, clan, or region.

b)

They owe allegiance not only to a tribe, clan, or region nor to any religious or political entity.

c)

They are independent of any group.

d)

They are isolated from others.

28.

Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the birth of Filipino Nationalism?

a)

The closing of the Philippines to international trade.

b)

The decline of the middle class.

c)

The secularization controversy.

d)

The suppression of liberal ideas from Europe.

29.

Who is associated with the opening of the Suez Canal, a factor in Filipino Nationalism?

a)

Jose Rizal

b)

Ferdinand De Lesseps

c)

Claro M. Recto

d)

Manuel T. Hidalgo

30.

What event marked the beginning of a new era as the Propaganda period?

a)

The opening of the Suez Canal

b)

The unjust execution of fathers Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora

c)

The establishment of public schools

d)

The signing of peace treaties

31.

What was the Propaganda Movement primarily described as?

a)

A violent uprising

b)

A peaceful campaign organization using literary endeavor as mouthpiece

c)

A secret society for political assassinations

d)

An economic reform movement

32.

What did the Propaganda Movement aim to publicize?

a)

Spanish colonial achievements

b)

The political, economic and religious problems in the colony

c)

New trade routes

d)

Religious conversions

33.

What was Jose Rizal's full name?

a)

Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

b)

Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal y Alonso

c)

Jose Protacio Alonso Realonda Mercado

d)

Jose Rizal Mercado

34.

How many children did Don Francisco and Doña Teodora have, with Jose being the seventh?

a)

Seven

b)

Nine

c)

Eleven

d)

Thirteen

35.

What was Doña Teodora's occupation, aside from managing a general goods store?

a)

Teacher

b)

Operated a small flour mill and a home-made ham press

c)

Seamstress

d)

Doctor

36.

What was considered a status symbol of the Ilustrados in Spanish Philippines, owned by the Rizal family?

a)

A large hacienda

b)

A carriage

c)

A printing press

d)

A bank

37.

How many volumes did the Rizal family's private library consist of?

a)

Less than 100

b)

Around 500

c)

More than 1,000

d)

Exactly 700

38.

When was Jose Rizal born?

a)

June 19, 1862

b)

June 19, 1861

c)

December 30, 1896

d)

November 8, 1826

39.

In what town was Jose Rizal born?

a)

Biñan

b)

Calamba

c)

Manila

d)

Dapitan

40.

How old was Jose Rizal when he was baptized?

a)

3 days old

b)

3 months old

c)

3 years old

d)

1 year old

41.

Who was the parish priest who baptized Jose Rizal?

a)

Father Pedro Casanas

b)

Father Rufino Collanies

c)

Father Jose Burgos

d)

Father Mariano Gomez

42.

Who was Jose Rizal's godfather (Ninong)?

a)

Father Rufino Collanies

b)

Father Pedro Casaiias

c)

Don Francisco Mercado

d)

Paciano Rizal

43.

What did Father Collantes advise the Rizal family during the christening ceremony?

a)

"Teach him to be a farmer."

b)

"He will be a great businessman."

c)

"Take good care of this child, for someday he will become a great man."

d)

"He will be a quiet child."

44.

What does the surname "Rizal" (Ricial) mean, as adopted by the Mercados?

a)

Greenfield

b)

Market

c)

Farmer

d)

Noble

45.

What is the meaning of "Mercado," the name given to Jose's great-grandfather?

a)

Trader

b)

Market

c)

Scholar

d)

Warrior

46.

What was the middle name of Jose Rizal's mother?

a)

Mercado

b)

Rizal

c)

Alonso

d)

Realonda

47.

What does "PROTACIO" refer to in Jose Rizal's full name?

a)

A place

b)

A Christian Saint, Gervasio Protacio

c)

A family name

d)

A nickname

48.

What was Don Francisco Mercado Rizal's role in his town?

a)

Teacher

b)

Cabeza de barangay (head of town)

c)

Priest

d)

Lawyer

49.

What did Jose Rizal describe his father, Don Francisco, as?

a)

"A strict disciplinarian"

b)

"A model of fathers"

c)

"A hardworking farmer"

d)

"A silent man"

50.

Where was Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda born?

a)

Calamba, Laguna

b)

Biñan, Laguna

c)

Sta. Cruz, Manila

d)

Acapulco, Mexico

51.

What was Doña Teodora known for, besides being a woman of refined culture and character?

a)

Her athletic abilities

b)

Her exemplary literary talents and business ability

c)

Her musical prowess

d)

Her political influence

52.

Who was the eldest child of the Rizal children?

a)

Paciano Rizal

b)

Saturnina Rizal

c)

Narcisa Rizal

d)

Jose Rizal

53.

What was Saturnina Rizal's nickname?

a)

Sisa

b)

Neneng

c)

Concha

d)

Biang

54.

Who did Saturnina Rizal marry?

a)

Daniel Faustino Cruz

b)

Antonio Lopez

c)

Manuel T. Hidalgo

d)

Silvestre Ubaldo

55.

What significant work did Saturnina Rizal publish?

a)

A Tagalog translation of El Filibusterismo

b)

Pascuala Poblete's Tagalog translation of Noli Me Tangere

c)

Rizal's poems

d)

A historical account of the Philippines

56.

Who was the closest brother of Jose Rizal?

a)

Mauricio Cruz

b)

Paciano Rizal

c)

Daniel Faustino Cruz

d)

Manuel T. Hidalgo

57.

What was Paciano Rizal's nickname?

a)

Pepe

b)

Lolo Ciano

c)

Panggoy

d)

Trining

58.

What did Paciano Rizal convince Jose to do?

a)

To study in the Philippines

b)

To join the revolution immediately

c)

To study in Europe without their parents' permission

d)

To become a priest

59.

What military role did Paciano Rizal take in the 1900s?

a)

A general in the Spanish army

b)

A combat general in the Philippine Revolution

c)

A military advisor

d)

A police officer

60.

Who was nicknamed "Sisa"?

a)

Saturnina Rizal

b)

Narcisa Rizal

c)

Olimpia Rizal

d)

Lucia Rizal

61.

Who did Narcisa Rizal marry?

a)

Mariano Herbosa

b)

Silvestre Ubaldo

c)

Antonio Lopez

d)

Manuel T. Hidalgo

62.

What talent did Narcisa Rizal possess regarding Jose's poems?

a)

She could translate them into English.

b)

She could recite most of them from memory.

c)

She helped him write them.

d)

She illustrated them.

63.

Who was nicknamed "Ypia" and died while giving birth?

a)

Lucia Rizal

b)

Maria Rizal

c)

Olimpia Rizal

d)

Josefa Rizal

64.

What was the nickname given to Maria Rizal?

a)

Sisa

b)

Concha

c)

Biang

d)

Neneng

65.

Who was Mauricio Cruz, mentioned in relation to Maria Rizal?

a)

Maria's husband

b)

One of Maria's children who became a student of Jose Rizal in Dapitan

c)

A close friend of the Rizal family

d)

A revolutionary leader

66.

What was Jose Rizal's nickname?

a)

Pepe

b)

Concha

c)

Panggoy

d)

Trining

67.

What was the name of Jose Rizal's son with Josephine Bracken, who died a few hours after birth?

a)

Jose Jr.

b)

Francisco

c)

Josefa

d)

Paciano

68.

When was Jose Rizal executed by the Spaniards?

a)

June 19, 1861

b)

December 30, 1896

c)

August 19, 1911

d)

April 13, 1930

69.

What was Josefa Rizal's nickname?

a)

Concha

b)

Panggoy

c)

Trining

d)

Sisa

70.

What was Trinidad Rizal's nickname?

a)

Concha

b)

Panggoy

c)

Trining

d)

Sisa