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WorksheetsRizal 101
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
What was the political condition of the Philippines during Rizal's time?
Flourishing under a just colonial power
Experiencing rapid industrialization
Agonizing beneath the yoke of Spanish misrule
Undergoing significant democratic reforms
Which of the following was NOT explicitly mentioned as an evil of the unjust Spanish colonial power?
Corrupt officialdom
No Philippine representation in the Spanish Cortes
Excellent public health services
Racial discrimination
What year did Spain realize the need for establishing a system of public education for the Indios?
1863
1855
1861
1878
Who organized a commission in 1855 to recommend remedial measures to improve elementary education?
Jose Rizal
Gov. Gen. Crespo
Ferdinand De Lesseps
Claro M. Recto
In what year was the Educational Decree of 1863 issued?
1855
1861
1863
1884
According to the Educational Decree of 1863, what was the medium of instruction in all schools?
Filipino
English
Spanish
Latin
Which of the following was a provision of the Educational Decree of 1863?
Establishment of private schools only
Government supervision of the public school system
Exclusion of girls from primary education
Emphasis on academic freedom
What was a major defect of the educational system during Spanish time, related to religion?
Emphasis on scientific inquiry
Fear of God was emphasized, and obedience to friars was instilled
Promotion of critical thinking about religious dogma
Separation of church and state in education
Indios were constantly reminded that they had what kind of intelligence and were fit for what type of labor?
Superior intelligence, intellectual labor
Inferior intelligence, manual labor
Average intelligence, skilled labor
No intelligence, no labor
What was denied to students in schools during the Spanish time, preventing them from sharing their thoughts?
Access to textbooks
Academic freedom
Physical education
Art lessons
What was the common practice regarding school access for natives prior to the Educational Decree of 1863?
Schools were widely open to natives.
Schools were not opened to the natives.
Natives had separate, superior schools.
Only wealthy natives could attend.
Spaniards hesitated to consider the Indios as educable as ________.
Other Europeans
Themselves
Americans
Chinese
What was the limitation of the curriculum during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?
It focused heavily on science and mathematics.
It was limited to the 3Rs (Reading, Writing, and Arithmetic).
It offered a broad range of liberal arts.
It emphasized vocational training.
What is the full title of the Rizal Law?
RA 1425: An Act to Promote Philippine Nationalism
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.
RA 1425: An Act Mandating the Study of Philippine Heroes
RA 1425: An Act Establishing a National University in the Philippines
What was the primary goal of the Rizal Law (RA 1425) in relation to Filipino identity?
To encourage foreign influence
To promote regional identities
To increase a sense of nationalism from the Filipinos
To discourage historical studies
Who authored the Rizal Bill?
Senator Jose P. Laurel, Sr.
Senator Claro M. Recto
Jose Rizal
Ferdinand Marcos
Who sponsored the Rizal Bill in the Senate as the Chairman of the Committee on Education?
Senator Claro M. Recto
Senator Jose P. Laurel, Sr.
Manuel L. Quezon
Sergio Osmeña
What were Senator Claro M. Recto and Senator Jose P. Laurel, Sr. known for, which served as the foundation for the Rizal Law?
Their economic reforms
Their great sense of nationalism
Their foreign policy initiatives
Their educational reforms
For whom was the Rizal Law primarily written, specifically stated in the presentation?
Foreign scholars
The Filipino youth
Spanish officials
Religious leaders
What is one of the goals of the Rizal Law regarding the youth?
To encourage emigration
To rededicate the lives of youth to the ideals of freedom and nationalism
To promote foreign cultures
To focus solely on economic development
What is another goal of the Rizal Law regarding our National Hero?
To criticize his mistakes
To pay tribute to our National Hero for devoting his life and works in shaping the Filipino character
To ignore his contributions
To compare him to other heroes
What is the third goal of the Rizal Law concerning patriotism?
To discourage patriotism
To gain an inspiring source of patriotism through the study of Rizal's life, works, and writings.
To replace patriotism with globalism
To teach patriotism only to adults
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of Filipino Revolts?
The desire to regain lost freedom.
The Spanish abuses/oppression.
The widespread adoption of Spanish culture.
Agrarian complaints or the loss of Filipino lands.
What was one of the two reasons why early revolts against Spain failed?
Superior Spanish weaponry
The absence of Nationalism
Lack of foreign support
Overabundance of national leaders
What is the other reason why early revolts against Spain failed, besides the absence of Nationalism?
Lack of financial resources
Internal conflicts among Filipinos/Lack of National Leaders
Strong Spanish alliances
Too much Power from Spain
What is nationalism simply defined as?
Love of money
Love of country with all its inhabitants
Love of power
Love of self
What does a state of awareness regarding a nation imply about its people?
They owe allegiance only to a tribe, clan, or region.
They owe allegiance not only to a tribe, clan, or region nor to any religious or political entity.
They are independent of any group.
They are isolated from others.
Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the birth of Filipino Nationalism?
The closing of the Philippines to international trade.
The decline of the middle class.
The secularization controversy.
The suppression of liberal ideas from Europe.
Who is associated with the opening of the Suez Canal, a factor in Filipino Nationalism?
Jose Rizal
Ferdinand De Lesseps
Claro M. Recto
Manuel T. Hidalgo
What event marked the beginning of a new era as the Propaganda period?
The opening of the Suez Canal
The unjust execution of fathers Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora
The establishment of public schools
The signing of peace treaties
What was the Propaganda Movement primarily described as?
A violent uprising
A peaceful campaign organization using literary endeavor as mouthpiece
A secret society for political assassinations
An economic reform movement
What did the Propaganda Movement aim to publicize?
Spanish colonial achievements
The political, economic and religious problems in the colony
New trade routes
Religious conversions
What was Jose Rizal's full name?
Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda
Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal y Alonso
Jose Protacio Alonso Realonda Mercado
Jose Rizal Mercado
How many children did Don Francisco and Doña Teodora have, with Jose being the seventh?
Seven
Nine
Eleven
Thirteen
What was Doña Teodora's occupation, aside from managing a general goods store?
Teacher
Operated a small flour mill and a home-made ham press
Seamstress
Doctor
What was considered a status symbol of the Ilustrados in Spanish Philippines, owned by the Rizal family?
A large hacienda
A carriage
A printing press
A bank
How many volumes did the Rizal family's private library consist of?
Less than 100
Around 500
More than 1,000
Exactly 700
When was Jose Rizal born?
June 19, 1862
June 19, 1861
December 30, 1896
November 8, 1826
In what town was Jose Rizal born?
Biñan
Calamba
Manila
Dapitan
How old was Jose Rizal when he was baptized?
3 days old
3 months old
3 years old
1 year old
Who was the parish priest who baptized Jose Rizal?
Father Pedro Casanas
Father Rufino Collanies
Father Jose Burgos
Father Mariano Gomez
Who was Jose Rizal's godfather (Ninong)?
Father Rufino Collanies
Father Pedro Casaiias
Don Francisco Mercado
Paciano Rizal
What did Father Collantes advise the Rizal family during the christening ceremony?
"Teach him to be a farmer."
"He will be a great businessman."
"Take good care of this child, for someday he will become a great man."
"He will be a quiet child."
What does the surname "Rizal" (Ricial) mean, as adopted by the Mercados?
Greenfield
Market
Farmer
Noble
What is the meaning of "Mercado," the name given to Jose's great-grandfather?
Trader
Market
Scholar
Warrior
What was the middle name of Jose Rizal's mother?
Mercado
Rizal
Alonso
Realonda
What does "PROTACIO" refer to in Jose Rizal's full name?
A place
A Christian Saint, Gervasio Protacio
A family name
A nickname
What was Don Francisco Mercado Rizal's role in his town?
Teacher
Cabeza de barangay (head of town)
Priest
Lawyer
What did Jose Rizal describe his father, Don Francisco, as?
"A strict disciplinarian"
"A model of fathers"
"A hardworking farmer"
"A silent man"
Where was Doña Teodora Alonso Realonda born?
Calamba, Laguna
Biñan, Laguna
Sta. Cruz, Manila
Acapulco, Mexico
What was Doña Teodora known for, besides being a woman of refined culture and character?
Her athletic abilities
Her exemplary literary talents and business ability
Her musical prowess
Her political influence
Who was the eldest child of the Rizal children?
Paciano Rizal
Saturnina Rizal
Narcisa Rizal
Jose Rizal
What was Saturnina Rizal's nickname?
Sisa
Neneng
Concha
Biang
Who did Saturnina Rizal marry?
Daniel Faustino Cruz
Antonio Lopez
Manuel T. Hidalgo
Silvestre Ubaldo
What significant work did Saturnina Rizal publish?
A Tagalog translation of El Filibusterismo
Pascuala Poblete's Tagalog translation of Noli Me Tangere
Rizal's poems
A historical account of the Philippines
Who was the closest brother of Jose Rizal?
Mauricio Cruz
Paciano Rizal
Daniel Faustino Cruz
Manuel T. Hidalgo
What was Paciano Rizal's nickname?
Pepe
Lolo Ciano
Panggoy
Trining
What did Paciano Rizal convince Jose to do?
To study in the Philippines
To join the revolution immediately
To study in Europe without their parents' permission
To become a priest
What military role did Paciano Rizal take in the 1900s?
A general in the Spanish army
A combat general in the Philippine Revolution
A military advisor
A police officer
Who was nicknamed "Sisa"?
Saturnina Rizal
Narcisa Rizal
Olimpia Rizal
Lucia Rizal
Who did Narcisa Rizal marry?
Mariano Herbosa
Silvestre Ubaldo
Antonio Lopez
Manuel T. Hidalgo
What talent did Narcisa Rizal possess regarding Jose's poems?
She could translate them into English.
She could recite most of them from memory.
She helped him write them.
She illustrated them.
Who was nicknamed "Ypia" and died while giving birth?
Lucia Rizal
Maria Rizal
Olimpia Rizal
Josefa Rizal
What was the nickname given to Maria Rizal?
Sisa
Concha
Biang
Neneng
Who was Mauricio Cruz, mentioned in relation to Maria Rizal?
Maria's husband
One of Maria's children who became a student of Jose Rizal in Dapitan
A close friend of the Rizal family
A revolutionary leader
What was Jose Rizal's nickname?
Pepe
Concha
Panggoy
Trining
What was the name of Jose Rizal's son with Josephine Bracken, who died a few hours after birth?
Jose Jr.
Francisco
Josefa
Paciano
When was Jose Rizal executed by the Spaniards?
June 19, 1861
December 30, 1896
August 19, 1911
April 13, 1930
What was Josefa Rizal's nickname?
Concha
Panggoy
Trining
Sisa
What was Trinidad Rizal's nickname?
Concha
Panggoy
Trining
Sisa
