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Life and Works of Rizal, 2nd Sem Prelim Reviewer

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the official name of the law that requires all schools in the Philippines to offer courses on the life, works, and writings of Dr. Jose Rizal?

a)

Republic Act 1425

b)

Senate Bill 438

c)

Noli-Fili Bill

d)

Republic Act 1945

2.

Who authored Rizal Law (RA 1425)?

a)

Jose P. Laurel

b)

Claro M. Recto

c)

Ramon Magsaysay

d)

Andres Bonifacio

3.

Rizal Law (RA 1425) was signed by President ________ on June 12, 1956.

a)

Ramon Magsaysay

b)

Elpidio Quirino

c)

Carlos P. Garcia

d)

Manuel Roxas

4.

What is the main purpose of Rizal Law?

a)

To promote Filipino identity and nationalism among the youth

b)

To teach mathematics

c)

To promote religious freedom

d)

To encourage sports activities

5.

Which novels were proposed to be compulsory reading in schools under the Noli-Fili Bill?

a)

Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

b)

Florante at Laura and Ibong Adarna

c)

Doctrina Christiana and El Filibusterismo

d)

Noli Me Tangere and Doctrina Christiana

6.

True or False: The Catholic Church strongly supported the Rizal Law.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

The original bill was modified before approval to expand the required texts beyond just ________ and El Fili.

a)

Noli

b)

Florante

c)

Ibong Adarna

d)

Doctrina

8.

Who sponsored the Noli-Fili Bill in the Senate?

a)

Claro M. Recto

b)

Jose P. Laurel, Sr.

c)

Ramon Magsaysay

d)

Andres Bonifacio

9.

On what date was Rizal Law (RA 1425) signed into law?

a)

June 12, 1956

b)

April 1956

c)

July 4, 1946

d)

December 30, 1896

10.

Which law is associated with the national awakening to instill Filipino pride and understanding of history?

a)

RA 1425

b)

RA 9163

c)

RA 8491

d)

RA 9003

11.

What are the required literary works that schools must offer according to the curriculum?

a)

Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

b)

Florante at Laura and Ibong Adarna

c)

Don Quixote and Les Misérables

d)

Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet

12.

The law clarified that it does not affect rules about teaching religion in public schools.

a)

True

b)

False

13.

What is one of the main goals of studying Rizal's life, works, and writings?

a)

To gain an inspiring source of patriotism

b)

To learn about European history

c)

To study modern technology

d)

To promote sports

14.

How many passages in Noli Me Tangere are nationalistic?

a)

25

b)

10

c)

15

d)

30

15.

How many passages in Noli Me Tangere are anti-catholic?

a)

120

b)

50

c)

200

d)

10

16.

What period marked rapid change across the world during Rizal's context?

a)

Renaissance

b)

Industrial Revolution

c)

Information Age

d)

Medieval Period

17.

Which of the following is NOT a goal of the law RA 1425?

a)

To instill Filipino pride

b)

To promote independence

c)

To encourage moral responsibility

d)

To teach advanced mathematics

18.

What is the emphasis of liberalism and nationalism according to the reviewer?

a)

Emphasis on individual rights, equality, democracy, freedom of speech.

b)

Emphasis on economic growth and industrialization.

c)

Emphasis on military power and territorial expansion.

d)

Emphasis on religious conformity and traditional hierarchy.

19.

Which nations began asserting independence during the rise of liberalism and nationalism?

a)

Italy and Germany.

b)

France and Spain.

c)

Russia and Poland.

d)

England and Scotland.

20.

Which scientific theory is mentioned as part of scientific and intellectual progress?

a)

Darwin's Theory of Evolution.

b)

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.

c)

Einstein's Theory of Relativity.

d)

Pasteur's Germ Theory.

21.

Who are the Peninsulares in the social structure described in the reviewer?

a)

Spaniards born in Spain.

b)

Spaniards born in the Philippines.

c)

Native Filipinos.

d)

Chinese merchants.

22.

Who are the Insulares in the social structure described in the reviewer?

a)

Spaniards born in the Philippines.

b)

Native Filipinos.

c)

Spaniards born in Spain.

d)

Chinese merchants.

23.

Who are the Mestizos according to the reviewer?

a)

Mixed race (Chinese or Spanish).

b)

Indigenous people of the Philippines.

c)

European settlers in Asia.

d)

African immigrants in the Philippines.

24.

Who are the Principalia in the social structure described in the reviewer?

a)

Educated Filipino elite.

b)

Spanish friars.

c)

Chinese merchants.

d)

Indigenous farmers.

25.

Who are the Indios according to the reviewer?

a)

Native Filipinos (majority).

b)

Spanish colonizers.

c)

Chinese merchants.

d)

American soldiers.

26.

Which movement demanded reforms and contributed to the roots of national consciousness?

a)

Ilustrado movement.

b)

Katipunan movement.

c)

Propaganda movement.

d)

La Liga Filipina.

27.

What was the name of the propaganda movement mentioned in the reviewer?

a)

La Solidaridad.

b)

Katipunan.

c)

Ilustrados.

d)

La Liga Filipina.

28.

Which event in 1872 deeply affected Rizal and inspired him to fight tyranny through writing?

a)

Execution of GOMBURZA.

b)

Cry of Pugad Lawin.

c)

Battle of Mactan.

d)

Declaration of Philippine Independence.

29.

Which mutiny is listed as a major event shaping nationalism in the Philippines?

a)

Cavite Mutiny (1872).

b)

Sepoy Mutiny (1857).

c)

Boxer Rebellion (1900).

d)

Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864).

30.

Who was the governor under whom liberal reforms were implemented for a brief period?

a)

Governor Carlos María de la Torre.

b)

Governor Rafael de Echagüe.

c)

Governor Fernando Primo de Rivera.

d)

Governor Ramón Blanco.

31.

Before 1872, which revolts against Spanish Colonialism are mentioned in the reviewer?

a)

Gabriela Silang (1763), Palaris Revolt (1765), Tamblot Revolt (1622).

b)

Dagohoy Revolt (1744), Cavite Mutiny (1872), Basi Revolt (1807).

c)

Cry of Pugad Lawin (1896), Battle of Mactan (1521), Biak-na-Bato (1897).

d)

Gomburza Execution (1872), Philippine Revolution (1896), Pact of Biak-na-Bato (1897).

32.

The revolts before 1872 were united and successful.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Who is Hermano Pule according to the reviewer?

a)

One of the significant people who continue to obtain independence.

b)

A famous Filipino painter.

c)

A Spanish governor-general.

d)

A leader of the Katipunan.

34.

What was the name of the organization crushed by the Spanish colonial government in 1841?

a)

Cofradia De San Jose.

b)

Katipunan

c)

La Liga Filipina

d)

Propaganda Movement

35.

Where were the members of Cofradia De San Jose spread?

a)

Throughout all of the Tagalog regions.

b)

Only in the Visayan islands.

c)

Exclusively in Mindanao.

d)

Limited to the city of Manila.

36.

Who led the Tayabas regiment revolt after 2 years because he was from Tayabas?

a)

Apolinario De La Cruz

b)

Diego Silang

c)

Gabriela Silang

d)

Andres Bonifacio

37.

The Tayabas regiment attacked Fort Santiago on which dates?

a)

January 19-20, 1843

b)

February 10-11, 1843

c)

March 5-6, 1843

d)

April 22-23, 1843

38.

Herman Pule is also known as Padre Pedro Sebastian Pelaez, who was one of the pioneers of what movement?

a)

Secularization

b)

Katipunan Movement

c)

Propaganda Movement

d)

La Liga Filipina

39.

In 1868, what significant event happened in Spain that led to the replacement of the monarchy by a republican government?

a)

Glorious revolution

b)

Spanish Civil War

c)

Peninsular War

d)

War of Spanish Succession

40.

Who was the governor-general of the Philippines from 1869-1871 who showed open mindedness and tried to win the hearts of the liberals?

a)

Carlos Maria de la Torre

b)

Rafael de Izquierdo

c)

Fernando Primo de Rivera

d)

Diego de los Rios

41.

Who gave the order to kill GOMBURZA and was known for being strict and not liking liberals?

a)

Rafael de Izquierdo

b)

Carlos María de la Torre

c)

José Basco y Vargas

d)

Fernando Primo de Rivera

42.

The Galleon trade ended and the Philippines was open to world trade in what year?

a)

1834

b)

1898

c)

1521

d)

1946

43.

The opening of which canal in 1869 facilitated the quick entry of ideas to the Philippines?

a)

Suez Canal

b)

Panama Canal

c)

Erie Canal

d)

Kiel Canal

44.

Which of the following was NOT one of the last remaining Spanish colonies in 1869?

a)

Cuba

b)

Puerto Rico

c)

Philippines

d)

Mexico

45.

Who said, 'There was monastic supremacy in the Philippines'?

a)

Marcelo H. del Pilar

b)

Jose Rizal

c)

Andres Bonifacio

d)

Emilio Aguinaldo

46.

Which priest lived in Sta. Cruz Manila, was a mediator for people fighting against the law, and was the oldest of the three who stayed the longest in Bacoor?

a)

Fr. Mariano Gomez

b)

Fr. Jose Burgos

c)

Fr. Jacinto Zamora

d)

Fr. Pedro Pelaez

47.

Which priest lived in Pandacan, Manila, served the most number of parishes, and was a classmate of Burgos?

a)

Fr. Jacinto Zamora

b)

Fr. Pedro Pelaez

c)

Fr. Mariano Gomez

d)

Fr. Jose Burgos

48.

Who lived in Vigan, Ilocos and had 7 degrees, 2 of them doctorate?

a)

Fr. Jose Burgos

b)

Dr. Jose Rizal

c)

Andres Bonifacio

d)

Emilio Aguinaldo

49.

Who was the teacher of Paciano Rizal?

a)

Fr. Jose Burgos

b)

Fr. Pedro Pelaez

c)

Fr. Gregorio Aglipay

d)

Fr. Mariano Gomez

50.

GOMBURZA studied at which institutions?

a)

San Juan De Letran and UST

b)

Ateneo de Manila and UP

c)

Mapua and FEU

d)

De La Salle and Adamson

51.

What was the purpose of the Council of Trent (1545-1563) regarding new places to be colonized?

a)

There should be division of works.

b)

To abolish all forms of colonization.

c)

To promote religious tolerance in colonies.

d)

To encourage economic exploitation of colonies.

52.

Which group of priests have 4 vows including obedience to the Pope?

a)

Jesuits

b)

Franciscans

c)

Dominicans

d)

Benedictines

53.

What does 'Regla,' 'Reglas,' or 'reglamentos' mean?

a)

Bound by the rules

b)

Free from rules

c)

Ignoring the rules

d)

Making new rules

e)

Breaking the rules

54.

Who are considered 'FRAIRS'?

a)

Brothers

b)

Priests

c)

Nuns

d)

Monks

55.

Who are secular priests?

a)

Not full-blooded Spaniards, composed of other social classes, under the bishop of a diocese.

b)

Priests who belong to religious orders and live in monasteries.

c)

Priests who are only allowed to perform rituals outside the church.

d)

Priests who are elected by the local community and have no formal training.

56.

What is Patronato Real (Royal Patronage)?

a)

The government, the state, and the church are united.

b)

A system where only the church holds power over the state.

c)

A policy that separates church and state completely.

d)

A law that bans religious institutions from government affairs.

57.

What does 'Limpieza de Sangere' mean?

a)

Purity of blood or racial purity

b)

A traditional Spanish dance

c)

A type of Spanish cuisine

d)

A festival celebrated in Spain

58.

Who led the revolution in Mexico during the year 1810?

a)

Fr. Miguel Hidalyo y Costilla

b)

Simón Bolívar

c)

José de San Martín

d)

Emiliano Zapata

e)

Benito Juárez

59.

Who was the mentor of the secularization movement?

a)

Padre Pedro Sebastian Pelaez

b)

Padre Jose Burgos

c)

Padre Mariano Gomez

d)

Padre Jacinto Zamora

60.

Who pushed for reforms needed at the time so that the Philippines would progress?

a)

Committee of Reformers

b)

Spanish Friars

c)

Katipunan

d)

Guardia Civil

61.

Who were the followers mentioned in the note?

a)

The students of UST

b)

The teachers of UST

c)

The alumni of UST

d)

The staff of UST

62.

Fr. Burgos was considered by some anthropologists as one of the pioneer anthropologists in which country?

a)

The Philippines

b)

Indonesia

c)

Thailand

d)

Vietnam

63.

According to some records, what aspect did Fr. Burgos explore?

a)

Some aspects of early Philippine Culture

b)

Modern Philippine Politics

c)

Spanish Colonial Architecture

d)

Contemporary Filipino Literature

64.

What was the purpose of the demonstration in 1869 in UST?

a)

Distributed leaflets saying that Indios should not be receiving insults from professors.

b)

Protested for higher wages for university staff.

c)

Celebrated the university's founding anniversary.

d)

Demanded the construction of new university buildings.

65.

Who read the declaration of Independence?

a)

Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista

b)

Emilio Aguinaldo

c)

Andres Bonifacio

d)

Jose Rizal

66.

Who were the masterminds behind the Cavite Mutiny according to the documents?

a)

Maximo Inocencio, Crisanto Delos Reyes, and Enrique Paraiso

b)

Dr. Jose Rizal

c)

GOMBURZA

d)

Gen. Camilo de Polavieja

67.

Who ordered the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal?

a)

Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo

b)

Gen. Camilo de Polavieja

c)

Admiral Jose Malcampo

d)

Gen. Valeriano Weyler

68.

Who ruled the Philippines indirectly as the representative of the Spanish king?

a)

Viceroy of Mexico

b)

Governor-General of the Philippines

c)

Archbishop of Manila

d)

Captain-General of the Philippines

69.

Who heads the national government in the Philippines under Spain?

a)

Governor General

b)

President

c)

Prime Minister

d)

King

70.

Who is the head in the provincial level in the Philippines under Spain?

a)

Alkalde Mayor

b)

Gobernadorcillo

c)

Corregidor

d)

Cabeza de Barangay

71.

Who is the head of town or pueblo in the Philippines under Spain?

a)

Gobernadorcillo

b)

Alcalde Mayor

c)

Cabeza de Barangay

d)

Corregidor

72.

Who is the head of the barrio government in the Philippines under Spain?

a)

Cabeza de Barangay

b)

Gobernadorcillo

c)

Alcalde Mayor

d)

Teniente del Barrio

73.

Who gave the order to kill the GOMBURZA?

a)

Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo

b)

Gen. Camilo de Polavieja

c)

Gen. Fernando Primo de Rivera

d)

Gen. Valeriano Weyler

74.

Which official led highly destructive military expeditions against Moro communities and imposed heavy taxes on Muslim populations?

a)

Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo

b)

Admiral Jose Malcampo

c)

Gen. Fernando Primo de Rivera

d)

Gen. Valeriano Weyler

75.

Who took the position of Governor General twice (1880-1883 & 1897-1898) and took bribes from casino operators in Manila?

a)

Gen. Fernando Primo de Rivera

b)

Gen. Ramon Blanco

c)

Gen. Camilo Polavieja

d)

Gen. Basilio Augustin

76.

Who was called 'The Butcher' by the Cubans and was a cruel and corrupt official who killed the Calamba tenants?

a)

Gen. Valeriano Weyler

b)

Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo

c)

Gov. Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo

d)

Gen. Antonio Luna

77.

What is Polo y Servicio?

a)

A system of landholding

b)

Enforced manual labor for male natives aged 16 to 60

c)

Tax imposed on individuals

d)

Payment for exemption

78.

What is Falla?

a)

Tax imposed on individuals

b)

Payment exacted by anyone to be exempted

c)

Enforced manual labor

d)

System of landholding

79.

What is Tribute?

a)

Payment for exemption

b)

Tax imposed on every individual or family to pay the colonial government as a symbol of vassalage to Spain

c)

Enforced manual labor

d)

Rule of friars

80.

What is Encomienda?

a)

Enforced manual labor

b)

System of landholding wherein individuals loyal to Spain were granted land as trustees

c)

Payment for exemption

d)

Tax imposed on individuals

81.

What was the Isolation Policy imposed by the colonizers?

a)

The natives were banned from engaging in any form of intercourse with their Asian neighbors.

b)

The natives were encouraged to trade freely with European countries.

c)

The natives were required to adopt the colonizers' language and customs.

d)

The natives were given autonomy to govern themselves independently.

82.

What does 'Divide and Rule' mean in the context of Spanish colonization?

a)

The colonizers provoked the natives to fight among themselves, thus strengthening their hold of power.

b)

The colonizers encouraged unity among the natives to resist foreign rule.

c)

The colonizers divided their own forces to better manage the colonies.

d)

The colonizers allowed native leaders to govern independently without interference.

83.

What is Frailocracy?

a)

The rule of the friars or the clergy.

b)

A system of government led by wealthy merchants.

c)

A form of democracy based on age.

d)

The rule of law by military officials.

84.

Who became the greatest hero of the nation and is described as a unique example of a many-splendored genius?

a)

Dr. Jose Rizal

b)

Andres Bonifacio

c)

Emilio Aguinaldo

d)

Apolinario Mabini

85.

Who was born on the moonlit night of Wednesday, June 19, 1861 in the town of Calamba, Laguna?

a)

Jose Rizal

b)

Andres Bonifacio

c)

Emilio Aguinaldo

d)

Apolinario Mabini

86.

Who baptized Jose Rizal in the Catholic church of his town on June 22?

a)

Father Rufino Collantes

b)

Father Pedro Casanas

c)

Father Leoncio Lopez

d)

Father Mariano Dacanay

87.

What is the full name of Jose Rizal?

a)

Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda

b)

Jose Antonio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda

c)

Jose Maria Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda

d)

Jose Luis Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda

88.

Jose Rizal was the seventh of the eleven children of Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso Realonda.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

What does the surname 'Rizal' mean in Latin?

a)

Rice field

b)

River

c)

Mountain

d)

Forest

90.

Who was Rizal's paternal ancestor, a native of Hin chew district in China?

a)

Domingo Lam-co

b)

Jose Mercado

c)

Francisco Rizal

d)

Juan Luna

91.

Domingo Lam-co took the name Domingo, the Spanish term for Sunday.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Who was married to Inez Dela Roda, who was half of his age?

a)

Domingo Lam-co

b)

Jose Rizal

c)

Andres Bonifacio

d)

Emilio Aguinaldo

93.

Who was Rizal's great-great grandfather and a Chinese immigrant from Changchow?

a)

Domingo Lam-co

b)

Jose Mercado

c)

Francisco Mercado

d)

Juan Luna

94.

Who took the surname 'Mercado' in 1731, the Spanish term for Market?

a)

Domingo Lam-co

b)

Jose Rizal

c)

Andres Bonifacio

d)

Emilio Aguinaldo

95.

Who was Rizal's great-grandfather, son of Domingo and Ines, and married Cirila Bernacha?

a)

Francisco Mercado

b)

Juan Luna

c)

Jose Burgos

d)

Andres Bonifacio

96.

Francisco Mercado resided in Binan, Laguna and was elected gobernadorcillo of Binan.

a)

True

b)

False

97.

Who was Rizal's grandfather?

a)

Juan Mercado

b)

Francisco Mercado

c)

Teodoro Alonso

d)

Jose Burgos

98.

Who was the youngest son of Juan and Cirila?

a)

Francisco Mercado

b)

Jose Rizal

c)

Paciano Mercado

d)

Teodora Alonso

99.

Who was Teodora Alonzo Realonda?

a)

Rizal's mother

b)

A famous Filipino painter

c)

The first female president of the Philippines

d)

A Spanish governor

100.

Who was the last king of Tondo?

a)

Lakandula

b)

Rajah Sulayman

c)

Rajah Matanda

d)

Rajah Humabon