WorksheetsR-Life and Works of Rizal
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Who disagreed with Andres Bonifacio's revolutionary plan, believing it would be a premature and suicidal undertaking?
Emilio Jacinto
Emilio Aguinaldo
Apolinario Mabini
Jose Rizal
Who was describe as "Rizalian Soul" because he used Rizal as his literary and moral model?
Emilio Jacinto
Emilio Aguinaldo
Apolinario Mabini
Andres Bonifacio
After Rizal was deported to Dapitan, Bonifacio revived the La Liga Filipina. However, the organization eventually split into two factions: the Cuerpo de los Compromisarios and Katipunan also known as-
Circulo-Hispano Filipino
Propaganda Movement
KKK
La Liga Filipina
Which of the following statement about Apolinario Mabini is not true?
He joined La Liga Filipina after Rizal's deportation.
He favored the Philippines becoming a regular province of Spain.
He was exiled to Guam during the American occupation.
He favored peaceful way of seeking reforms from Spain.
After the death of Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo assumed leadership of the revolutionary forces against Spain. Whom did he appoint as the overall leader of military operations for the revolution?
Antonio Luna
Pedro Paterno
Cayetano Arellano
Felipe Buencamino
Who said these lines: "Our means are scarce; but we will continue in this unjust struggle, bloody, and unequal, not from love of war, because we hate it but it defend our undeniable rights to liberty and independence..." ?
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Apolinario Mabini
Jose Rizal
In defending the Noli-Fili Bill, who said: "You will no longer find the word 'compulsory' or 'compulsion' in the substitute bill that I have filled. But there is one thing which there could be no compromise so far as I am concerned. I can go no farther, this is I say: If Rizal was a hero, and on that there could be no debate, if Rizal is a national hero, these books that e has written, whenever read, must be read in the unexpurgated, original form"?
Claro M. Recto
Jacobo J. Gonzales
Jose P. Laurel
Mario Bengson
Who was marked as the Father of the 1935 Constitution with the help of seven wise men?
Mariano Ponce
Marcelo H. del Pilar
Claro M. Recto
Jose Basa
While Rizal was in Hong Kong, he conceived of forming a civic organization to effectively pursue new approached to achieve reforms. Who helped him draft the constitution of this society?
Wenceslao Retana
Jose Basa
Ambrosio Salvador
Deodato Arellano
Organized groups or movements seeking social reforms during the Spanish period were often short-lived due to several factors, foremost of which was the -
Arrest and execution of Rizal
Perennial Inadequacy of Finances
Personal and health problems
Differences and conflicts of opinions
Which of the following is not true about the Propaganda Movement?
It achieved only few goals.
It influence a profound political awakening among Filipinos.
It was open to al peace-loving Filipinos.
None of the above.
Which event is considered the climax of the Filipino people's struggle for nationhood?
Execution of the three priests
Martyrdom of Rizal
Philippine Revolution
Propaganda Movement
Who is known as the "Soul of the Philippine Revolution"?
Andres Bonifacio
Antonio Luna
Emilio Aguinaldo
Jose Rizal
Who propose making Rizal's novels compulsory in all universities and colleges?
Mariano J. Cuenco
Claro M. Recto
Horacio de la Costa
Jose P. Laurel
Rizal wrote "Noli Me Tangere" and "El Filibusterismo" for two objectives: to awaken and develop the national consciousness of the people and ___
Avenge the three Filipino priests
Avenge the Filipinos against the cruel Spaniards
Antidote to vices and crimes
Timidity to basic rights
Austin Coates, a literary critic, identified four objectives in Rizal's "My Last Farewell". Which is not one of them?
Farewell
Will and testament
Appeal to Filipinos
Undying love for his beloved wife
When Rizal was in Dapitan, Andres Bonifacio instructed Pio Valenzuela to-
get Rizal's opinion in the planned revolution
help him escape
study war and equip practical experience
deliver secret documents about the revolution
Rizal Day was first instituted through a decree signed by -
Emilio Aguinaldo
Elpidio Quirino
Manuel L. Quezon
Jose P. Laurel
One of the four major instruments used by the Spaniards in colonizing the Philippines forced the Filipinos to move to another place for more systematic and proper administration of taxes. This was known as:
Reduccion
Polo y Servico
Tribute
Christianity
The "Urbana at Felisa", a book on proper behavior for women, was written by -
Francisco Baltazar
Jose Rizal
Pedro Paterno
Modesto de Castro
The Americans took control of the Philippines to appear more pro-Filipino than the Spaniard, the American governor-general _________ in 1901 that named Rizal as the Philippine National Hero.
Frank Murphy
Wesley Merit
William McKinley
William Howard Taft
What act was enacted by the Philippine constitution in February 1, 1902 declaring December 30 a public holiday?
Act No. 243
Act No. 345
Act No. 123
Act No. 567
What act was reenacted by the United States Philippine Commission that granted the right to use public land upon Luneta in the City of Manila and a monument was erected to commemorate the memory of Jose Rizal?
Act No. 243
Act No. 345
Act No. 123
Act No. 567
The Rizal monument located at Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines, was built to commemorate Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist. The mausoleum consists of a sculpture with an obelisk as his backdrop. A plaque on the pedestal front read: "To the memory of Jose Rizal, patriot and martyr, executed at Bagumbayan Field December 30th, 1896. This monument is dedicated by the _____."
American people
family of Rizal
three Filipino priests
people of the Philippine Island
The perimeter of the Rizal Monument is continuously guarded by soldiers known as __________. About 100 meters (330 feet) west of the monument is the exact location where Rizal was executed, represented by life-size dioramas of his final moments.
Comrades of Rizal
Kabalyero de Rizal
Rizalistas
Katipon of Rizal
The following were reasons why revolts and rebellions failed. Which is not?
Revolts have no plan of actions
No enough experience in modern warfare
Fought as small groups with unity among them
Betrayal of loyalty to their groups
His prolific pen centered on the ignorance, abuses, vices, and immorality of a certain friar named "Botod."
Jose Rizal
Graciano Lopez Jaena
Marcelo H. del Pilar
Mariano Ponce
It served as mouthpiece of the reformist and articulated the grievances of the Filipinos.
Kalayaan
Diaryong Tagalog
La Liga Filipina
La Solidaridad
Which is not true about the Masonry Movement?
Organization whose membership included Filipino and Spanish reformists
Members where disgusted with the interference of the friars in the Philippines.
Membership was limited to male reformists
The Masonry Movement promoted liberal and reformist ideas in the Philippines.
The La Liga Filipina was considered dangerous by the Spaniards because -
The reforms being asked were too high to grant
Rizal founded the organization
The machinery was strong, aiming to unify the whole archipelago
It was managed by a strong leader named Ambrosio Salvador.
A group of conservative intellectuals from middle class that pledged to contribute financial aid to reform movements.
Cuerpo de Compromisarios
La Liga Filipina
Prinicipilita
Propaganda Movement
Rizal volunteered for an army duty in Cuba to -
further his profession
give escape to his family
study war and equip practical experiences
show the Spaniards his noble intention
Who is known as the Brains of Katipunan?
Andres Bonifacio
Apolinario Mabini
Emilio Aguinaldo
Emilio Jacinto
A social class during the Spanish period which held the lowest level.
Indio
Insurales
Mestizos
Peninsurales
An organization which was inaugurated on January 12, 1899 in Madrid of which the principal objective is to secure reforms for the Philippines.
Circulo-Hispano Filipino
KKK
La Liga Filipina
Propaganda Movement
To facilitate the work of Circulo-Hispanoo Filipino, it was divided into three parts. Which is not one of them?
Judicial
Literary
Political
Sports
The following were associated events in the Cry of Balintawak. Which is not?
Bonifacio with his men gathered on August 23, 1896.
Katipuneros tore their cedulas as symbol of their defiance against Spanishh imperialism.
Katipuneros shouted, "Long live independence"
Teodoro Plta gave his support to Bonifacio on his plan of Revolution
In his Manifesto on auguest 29, 1896, Andres Bonifacio -
Considered anyone who obstruct the plan of revolution a traitor and enemy
Declared that revolution is needed to end Spanish brutalities
Urged all tows to rise simultaneously and attack Manila at the same time
All of the above
The place in San Juan where the battle cause heavy casualties among the Katipuneros is now called ____.
Biyak-na-Bato
Cry of Pugad Lawin
Pasong Tamo Event
Pinaglabanan
Which of the following provinces was not included under the "state of war" as announced by Governor General Ramon Blanco on August 30, 1896?
Batangas
Cavite
Manila
Pangasinan
Due to heated arguments at the Tejeros Convetion, he asked for a recess to cool off the emotional passion of hotheaded Katipunero Leaders.
Andres Bonifacio
Artemio Ricarte
Jacinto Lumbreras
Teodor Gonzales
A typical domineering friar during Rizal's days who was arrogant, immoral, and anti-Filipino.
Padre Damaso
Padre Salvi
Padre Sybila
Padre Linares
He led the investigation and arrest of Andres Bonifacio
Agapito Bonzon
Daniel Tirona
Gregoria del Pilar
Mariano Noriel
The national flag bear the ___ which represents the gigantic steps made by the sons of the country along the path of progress and civilization.
stars
blue color
sun
white color
The eight rays of the sun signified the eight provinces that declared war against Spain. Which was not?
Bataan
Bulacan
Cavite
Laguna
The predominant value of Rizal when he was exiled in Dapitan.
Love and dignity of labor
Love and concern to the people
Patience and perseverance
Service to the people
The "Por Telefeno" written by Rizal demonstrated his -
Deep concern and love for the people of Calamba
Linguistic skill and sparkling intelligence
Heroism and nationalistic nature
Wit and prophetic insights
Rizal's exile in Dapitan gave him the opportunity to -
put into practice his educational ideas and serve to the people at his best
practice his medical profession
visit all the beautiful spots of the land
show loyalty and obedience to the Spanish authority
Rizal joined the Masonry because -
He hated the Roman Catholic.
He learned to like and love the principles of the organization.
The masons showed love and concern, and comfort him in time of misery.
He needed the help of Masons to fight the friars in the Philippines.
An Augustian Cura of Tondo and attacker of Noli and had been member of the permanent Commission of Censorship.
Fr. Salvador Font
Fr. Antonio Bach
Fr. Jose Rodriguez
Fr. Damaso
The statement, "No threat of danger could have changed his plan." refers to Rizal, meaning that he was-
brave
courageous
self-will
vigilant
When General Rafael de Izquerdo ordered that Father Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora be condemned to death by garrote:
Rizal lost hope and became a disillusioned dreamer.
Rizal became desperate and showed great sympathy to the martyrs.
Rizal committed himself to work for the betterment of his countrymen.
Rizal was dismayed and discouraged from continuing his plans to fight against Spain.
The statement by Rizal, "We die only once and if we do not die well, we lose an opportunity which will never come up again. If one has to die, at least one must die in his country... for his country." this implies:
One must die for a cause.
One must always be prepared to die.
When one dies, all is lost.
When one dies, everything is useless.
Rizal being a normal man, found great delight in women's companionship. He was on the verge of love, himself, out of loyalty to Leonor Rivera, he couldn't reciprocate the girl's affection. Which of these best fits to describe him as a lover?
He was romantic and had amorous relationship.
He demonstrated gentleman manner towards his lovers.
He was humble, thoughtful, and kind.
He was respectful and loyal.
What does this show about Rizal when he said this statement. "Don't you know that people will erect monument and statues in my honor in the future." ?
Dreamer
Enthusiastic
Idealistic
Prophetic
What was the poem of Rizal "Sa Aking mga Kababata" about?
Appeal to the people to love the national language.
Anticipates the Filipino youth that yo have a national language will unite Filipino
Encourages the Filipino youth to communicate using the national language.
Manifest love and concern among themselves.
Republic Act No. 1425 otherwise known as Rizal Law was approved on ____ but took effect on Aug 17, 1956.
June 21, 1956
May 21, 1956
August 12 1956
Which of the following is the correct and complete name of Rizal?
Rizal did not finish his third novel "Makamisa" because:
He lost his concentration and lacked the time to finish it.
He was financially unable to publish the novel.
He was not fluent in Tagalog and found it difficult to write.
He had received response to his letter to serve as military doctor in Cuba.
The "Story of The Moth" , which Dona Teodora related to Jose Rizal, narrated the fate of the young moth, which died a martyr to its illusion and left in a deep impression on Rizal's mind. The moth was fated to die as a martyr for a noble idea. What impression did Rizal assert from this situation?
That one should avoid any form of sacrifice.
That noble ideals are not worth pursuing.
He was willing and ready to de for a cause.
To sacrifice one's life for a noble ideal is worthwhile his country.
When copies of "Noli Me Tangere" were circulating in the islands, both attackers and defenders came out in the open. There was then a battle over "Noli" which took the form of a war of -
arms
hatred
pen
words
Governor Terrero read the "Noli Me Tangere" and found nothing wrong with it. He was a liberal-minded executive, but among the facts about the novel which Rizal had explained to the governor-general, there was one which pleases him most. What was it?
The "Noli Me Tangere" did not attack the church but the abusive friars.
The "Noli Me Tangere" is a book of knowledge necessary for Filipinos to read.
The "Noli Me Tangere" is novel criticizing both Spaniards and Filipinos during the Spanish regime.
The "Noli Me Tangere" merely exposed the truth but did not advocate subversive ideas.
"To cover the ears, open the eyes, and fold the arms" this was the Spanish colonial policy. What does this imply according to Rizal?
Filipinos should work hand in hand with the colonizers to progress and freedom for the Filipinos.
Spaniards ignored the demand of the Filipinos, denied their rights, enslaved them for their own glory and victory.
Spaniards wanted the Filipinos to be patient and loyal to the Spanish government and wait for a more convenient time when they will be ready to grant all what is due to them.
Fight for their rights.
Ferdinand Bluementritt is a moralist friend of Rizal who always consoled him in all his predicament. He said to Rizal, "After all the misfortunes that fallen upon you, now your beloved has abandoned you. I know your heart is pained, but you are on heroes who conquer the pain of a wound inflected by a woman because you follow higher ends." What was Bluementritt's advice to Rizal?
Trial should serve a challenge in our life.
One should try and succeed.
Failure are means to an end.
To suffer is to be happy.
Rizal said, "I have already pawned all my jewelries, I live in a small room. I eat in the cheapest restaurant in order to economize and be able to finish my book soon. I will have to stop its publication if no money comes." What is the dominant value of Rizal in this situation?
Frugal
Miserable
Optimistic
Futuristic
"A man ought to die for his duties and his principles. I hold fast to every idea which I have advanced to the condition and future of our country and willingly die for it, and more willingly sacrifice all to secure peace for you." What does this imply about one's native land?
There is justice and peace to die in one's native land.
To die is to rest.
To die un honored and unsung is heavenly.
To die for a cause is heavenly.
Rizal objected Bonifacio's audacious project to plunge the country into a bloody revolution. He sincerely believed that it was premature for two reasons. What are these reasons?
The Spaniards had stronger forces than Filipinos, and more they are Indios.
The Filipinos are not fully united and are not ready for a revolution.
The Filipinos are financially handicapped to raise revolution.
Arms and funds must be first collected before raising the cry of revolution.
Rizal chose to remain within the clutches of Spain rather than escape. He graciously turned down the offer to be rescued. "Please leave me alone," he replied. "I know what I am doing." What does Rizal's attitude describes?
An independent character
A strong will and determination
A firm decision
Brave and courageous
Which of the following is not an accusation to Jose Rizal?
Treason
Sedition
Rebellion
Insubordination
Who is the Japanese ancestor of Rizal?
Eugenio Ursua
Domingo Lanco
Lakandula
Who is the uncle of Rizal who looked up after his fine arts training?
Jose Manuel
Gregorio Andres
Emilio Gabino
Executed priest who was a native of Cavite and had aroused suspicions from the Spaniard authorities but die to his age, he was at first reconsidered.
Mariano Gomez
Jacinto Zamora
Jose Francisco
Who among the executed priests said this line, "But what crimes have I committed?"
Mariano Gomez
Jose Burgos
Jacinto Zamora
Francisco Jose
Which of the following statements is not true about "Noli Me Tangere"?
It is a work of the heart.
Chapters are dependent on one another.
The message is about freedom, which can be obtained through peaceful means.
Dialogues are very long and used as vehicle to expose the sufferings of the Filipinos
It is the highest position/office given to the Filipinos during the Spanish time.
Rizal's annotations to Antonio de Morga's ""Sucesos de la Islas Filipinas", that before 1571 Filipinos have the following identities except one:
Industrious
Feared by neighboring countries
None of the above
Productive
Rizal killed Simoun in El Filibusterismo because...
Simoun turned out to be a poor man despite being a jeweler.
Elias failed to help Simoun, and he couldn't do otherwise.
Rizal opposed violent changed with selfish motives.
Rizal decided that it was impossible to achieve peace means through peaceful means.
Rizal was fired by ________.
Filipinos
Spanish officials
Spaniards
None of the above
When the command to fire or fuego was given, Rizal shouted ______. A soldier then gave him the tiro de gracia, one last merciful shot in the head at close range.
Adios patria adorada
Preparen
After the execution of Rizal, the Spaniards in the audience shouted ______.
Viva la Revolución! Muerte al traidor
Viva el Rey de España! Muerte al traidor
Viva la Libertad! Muerte al traidor
Viva España! Muerte al traidor.
"Nothing will remain of me. I die without seeing the sun rise in my country." Rizal means -
He will not see another new morning.
He will not see the fruit of his martyrdom.
He will be buried and can no longer continue his visions.
He regretted leaving no legacy behind.
"And do not forget those who fell during the night." Rizal was referring to
Martyrs
Dreamers
Morning to come
Candle that was lighted
What was the initial which was place on the placard of Jose Rizal's grave after he was executed?
JPR
PJR
RPJ
RJP
Who was the man that promised Rizal to help him in his magnificent project of building a college in Hong Kong?
Henry Kipping
Henry Cunanan
Felipe Castillo
Who was the priest in Dapitan that refused to officiate the wedding of Jose Rizal and Josephine Bracken?
Salvador Font
Antonio Obach
Jose Rodriguez
Damaso
The monument of Rizal was made of ______.
Gold
Nickel
Bronze
Copper
After Rizal was executed, his body was buried in _____.
Luneta Park
Paco Cemetery
Dapitan
Calamba
A few days after Americans took Manila in August 1899, one of Rizal's sisters asked permission from the authorities to dig up him remains and have them properly buried. Who was among the sisters did this act?
Saturnina
Narcissa
Olympia
Lucia
According to Guillermo Tolentino, who made the statue of Rizal, his height is about ____.
4 feet and 9 inches
5 feet and 2 inches
5 feet and 3 inches
4 feet and 11 inches
The sum 300,000 was appropriated from the _____ to carry out the purpose of RA 1425.
National Bank
National Education
National Treasury
National Historical Institute
When was the term nationalism was popularized?
18th century
19th century
20th century
21st century
Originally, the term nationalism was richly defined by the Filipino folks by embracing their cultural root or _____.
Sacral Culture
Mixed Culture
Modern Culture
All of the foregoing
The Propaganda Movement was born in year ___
1879
1880
1884
1886
Under which pen name did Rizal contribute articles to La Solidaridad that discussed the abuses of the friars?
Pepe
Dimasalang
Laong Laan
Taga Ilog
What pen name did Rizal used in writing his literary, nationalistic and reformist ideas in La Solidaridad?
Jomapa
Dimasilaw
