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WorksheetsLife and Works of Rizal, 2nd Sem Prelim Reviewer
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
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?
Republic Act 1425
Senate Bill 438
Noli-Fili Bill
Republic Act 1945
Who authored Rizal Law (RA 1425)?
Jose P. Laurel
Claro M. Recto
Ramon Magsaysay
Andres Bonifacio
Rizal Law (RA 1425) was signed by President ________ on June 12, 1956.
Ramon Magsaysay
Elpidio Quirino
Carlos P. Garcia
Manuel Roxas
What is the main purpose of Rizal Law?
To promote Filipino identity and nationalism among the youth
To teach mathematics
To promote religious freedom
To encourage sports activities
Which novels were proposed to be compulsory reading in schools under the Noli-Fili Bill?
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
Florante at Laura and Ibong Adarna
Doctrina Christiana and El Filibusterismo
Noli Me Tangere and Doctrina Christiana
True or False: The Catholic Church strongly supported the Rizal Law.
True
False
The original bill was modified before approval to expand the required texts beyond just ________ and El Fili.
Noli
Florante
Ibong Adarna
Doctrina
Who sponsored the Noli-Fili Bill in the Senate?
Claro M. Recto
Jose P. Laurel, Sr.
Ramon Magsaysay
Andres Bonifacio
On what date was Rizal Law (RA 1425) signed into law?
June 12, 1956
April 1956
July 4, 1946
December 30, 1896
Which law is associated with the national awakening to instill Filipino pride and understanding of history?
RA 1425
RA 9163
RA 8491
RA 9003
What are the required literary works that schools must offer according to the curriculum?
Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
Florante at Laura and Ibong Adarna
Don Quixote and Les Misérables
Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet
The law clarified that it does not affect rules about teaching religion in public schools.
True
False
What is one of the main goals of studying Rizal's life, works, and writings?
To gain an inspiring source of patriotism
To learn about European history
To study modern technology
To promote sports
How many passages in Noli Me Tangere are nationalistic?
25
10
15
30
How many passages in Noli Me Tangere are anti-catholic?
120
50
200
10
What period marked rapid change across the world during Rizal's context?
Renaissance
Industrial Revolution
Information Age
Medieval Period
Which of the following is NOT a goal of the law RA 1425?
To instill Filipino pride
To promote independence
To encourage moral responsibility
To teach advanced mathematics
What is the emphasis of liberalism and nationalism according to the reviewer?
Emphasis on individual rights, equality, democracy, freedom of speech.
Emphasis on economic growth and industrialization.
Emphasis on military power and territorial expansion.
Emphasis on religious conformity and traditional hierarchy.
Which nations began asserting independence during the rise of liberalism and nationalism?
Italy and Germany.
France and Spain.
Russia and Poland.
England and Scotland.
Which scientific theory is mentioned as part of scientific and intellectual progress?
Darwin's Theory of Evolution.
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation.
Einstein's Theory of Relativity.
Pasteur's Germ Theory.
Who are the Peninsulares in the social structure described in the reviewer?
Spaniards born in Spain.
Spaniards born in the Philippines.
Native Filipinos.
Chinese merchants.
Who are the Insulares in the social structure described in the reviewer?
Spaniards born in the Philippines.
Native Filipinos.
Spaniards born in Spain.
Chinese merchants.
Who are the Mestizos according to the reviewer?
Mixed race (Chinese or Spanish).
Indigenous people of the Philippines.
European settlers in Asia.
African immigrants in the Philippines.
Who are the Principalia in the social structure described in the reviewer?
Educated Filipino elite.
Spanish friars.
Chinese merchants.
Indigenous farmers.
Who are the Indios according to the reviewer?
Native Filipinos (majority).
Spanish colonizers.
Chinese merchants.
American soldiers.
Which movement demanded reforms and contributed to the roots of national consciousness?
Ilustrado movement.
Katipunan movement.
Propaganda movement.
La Liga Filipina.
What was the name of the propaganda movement mentioned in the reviewer?
La Solidaridad.
Katipunan.
Ilustrados.
La Liga Filipina.
Which event in 1872 deeply affected Rizal and inspired him to fight tyranny through writing?
Execution of GOMBURZA.
Cry of Pugad Lawin.
Battle of Mactan.
Declaration of Philippine Independence.
Which mutiny is listed as a major event shaping nationalism in the Philippines?
Cavite Mutiny (1872).
Sepoy Mutiny (1857).
Boxer Rebellion (1900).
Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864).
Who was the governor under whom liberal reforms were implemented for a brief period?
Governor Carlos María de la Torre.
Governor Rafael de Echagüe.
Governor Fernando Primo de Rivera.
Governor Ramón Blanco.
Before 1872, which revolts against Spanish Colonialism are mentioned in the reviewer?
Gabriela Silang (1763), Palaris Revolt (1765), Tamblot Revolt (1622).
Dagohoy Revolt (1744), Cavite Mutiny (1872), Basi Revolt (1807).
Cry of Pugad Lawin (1896), Battle of Mactan (1521), Biak-na-Bato (1897).
Gomburza Execution (1872), Philippine Revolution (1896), Pact of Biak-na-Bato (1897).
The revolts before 1872 were united and successful.
True
False
Who is Hermano Pule according to the reviewer?
One of the significant people who continue to obtain independence.
A famous Filipino painter.
A Spanish governor-general.
A leader of the Katipunan.
What was the name of the organization crushed by the Spanish colonial government in 1841?
Cofradia De San Jose.
Katipunan
La Liga Filipina
Propaganda Movement
Where were the members of Cofradia De San Jose spread?
Throughout all of the Tagalog regions.
Only in the Visayan islands.
Exclusively in Mindanao.
Limited to the city of Manila.
Who led the Tayabas regiment revolt after 2 years because he was from Tayabas?
Apolinario De La Cruz
Diego Silang
Gabriela Silang
Andres Bonifacio
The Tayabas regiment attacked Fort Santiago on which dates?
January 19-20, 1843
February 10-11, 1843
March 5-6, 1843
April 22-23, 1843
Herman Pule is also known as Padre Pedro Sebastian Pelaez, who was one of the pioneers of what movement?
Secularization
Katipunan Movement
Propaganda Movement
La Liga Filipina
In 1868, what significant event happened in Spain that led to the replacement of the monarchy by a republican government?
Glorious revolution
Spanish Civil War
Peninsular War
War of Spanish Succession
Who was the governor-general of the Philippines from 1869-1871 who showed open mindedness and tried to win the hearts of the liberals?
Carlos Maria de la Torre
Rafael de Izquierdo
Fernando Primo de Rivera
Diego de los Rios
Who gave the order to kill GOMBURZA and was known for being strict and not liking liberals?
Rafael de Izquierdo
Carlos María de la Torre
José Basco y Vargas
Fernando Primo de Rivera
The Galleon trade ended and the Philippines was open to world trade in what year?
1834
1898
1521
1946
The opening of which canal in 1869 facilitated the quick entry of ideas to the Philippines?
Suez Canal
Panama Canal
Erie Canal
Kiel Canal
Which of the following was NOT one of the last remaining Spanish colonies in 1869?
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Philippines
Mexico
Who said, 'There was monastic supremacy in the Philippines'?
Marcelo H. del Pilar
Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
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?
Fr. Mariano Gomez
Fr. Jose Burgos
Fr. Jacinto Zamora
Fr. Pedro Pelaez
Which priest lived in Pandacan, Manila, served the most number of parishes, and was a classmate of Burgos?
Fr. Jacinto Zamora
Fr. Pedro Pelaez
Fr. Mariano Gomez
Fr. Jose Burgos
Who lived in Vigan, Ilocos and had 7 degrees, 2 of them doctorate?
Fr. Jose Burgos
Dr. Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Who was the teacher of Paciano Rizal?
Fr. Jose Burgos
Fr. Pedro Pelaez
Fr. Gregorio Aglipay
Fr. Mariano Gomez
GOMBURZA studied at which institutions?
San Juan De Letran and UST
Ateneo de Manila and UP
Mapua and FEU
De La Salle and Adamson
What was the purpose of the Council of Trent (1545-1563) regarding new places to be colonized?
There should be division of works.
To abolish all forms of colonization.
To promote religious tolerance in colonies.
To encourage economic exploitation of colonies.
Which group of priests have 4 vows including obedience to the Pope?
Jesuits
Franciscans
Dominicans
Benedictines
What does 'Regla,' 'Reglas,' or 'reglamentos' mean?
Bound by the rules
Free from rules
Ignoring the rules
Making new rules
Breaking the rules
Who are considered 'FRAIRS'?
Brothers
Priests
Nuns
Monks
Who are secular priests?
Not full-blooded Spaniards, composed of other social classes, under the bishop of a diocese.
Priests who belong to religious orders and live in monasteries.
Priests who are only allowed to perform rituals outside the church.
Priests who are elected by the local community and have no formal training.
What is Patronato Real (Royal Patronage)?
The government, the state, and the church are united.
A system where only the church holds power over the state.
A policy that separates church and state completely.
A law that bans religious institutions from government affairs.
What does 'Limpieza de Sangere' mean?
Purity of blood or racial purity
A traditional Spanish dance
A type of Spanish cuisine
A festival celebrated in Spain
Who led the revolution in Mexico during the year 1810?
Fr. Miguel Hidalyo y Costilla
Simón Bolívar
José de San Martín
Emiliano Zapata
Benito Juárez
Who was the mentor of the secularization movement?
Padre Pedro Sebastian Pelaez
Padre Jose Burgos
Padre Mariano Gomez
Padre Jacinto Zamora
Who pushed for reforms needed at the time so that the Philippines would progress?
Committee of Reformers
Spanish Friars
Katipunan
Guardia Civil
Who were the followers mentioned in the note?
The students of UST
The teachers of UST
The alumni of UST
The staff of UST
Fr. Burgos was considered by some anthropologists as one of the pioneer anthropologists in which country?
The Philippines
Indonesia
Thailand
Vietnam
According to some records, what aspect did Fr. Burgos explore?
Some aspects of early Philippine Culture
Modern Philippine Politics
Spanish Colonial Architecture
Contemporary Filipino Literature
What was the purpose of the demonstration in 1869 in UST?
Distributed leaflets saying that Indios should not be receiving insults from professors.
Protested for higher wages for university staff.
Celebrated the university's founding anniversary.
Demanded the construction of new university buildings.
Who read the declaration of Independence?
Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista
Emilio Aguinaldo
Andres Bonifacio
Jose Rizal
Who were the masterminds behind the Cavite Mutiny according to the documents?
Maximo Inocencio, Crisanto Delos Reyes, and Enrique Paraiso
Dr. Jose Rizal
GOMBURZA
Gen. Camilo de Polavieja
Who ordered the execution of Dr. Jose Rizal?
Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo
Gen. Camilo de Polavieja
Admiral Jose Malcampo
Gen. Valeriano Weyler
Who ruled the Philippines indirectly as the representative of the Spanish king?
Viceroy of Mexico
Governor-General of the Philippines
Archbishop of Manila
Captain-General of the Philippines
Who heads the national government in the Philippines under Spain?
Governor General
President
Prime Minister
King
Who is the head in the provincial level in the Philippines under Spain?
Alkalde Mayor
Gobernadorcillo
Corregidor
Cabeza de Barangay
Who is the head of town or pueblo in the Philippines under Spain?
Gobernadorcillo
Alcalde Mayor
Cabeza de Barangay
Corregidor
Who is the head of the barrio government in the Philippines under Spain?
Cabeza de Barangay
Gobernadorcillo
Alcalde Mayor
Teniente del Barrio
Who gave the order to kill the GOMBURZA?
Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo
Gen. Camilo de Polavieja
Gen. Fernando Primo de Rivera
Gen. Valeriano Weyler
Which official led highly destructive military expeditions against Moro communities and imposed heavy taxes on Muslim populations?
Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo
Admiral Jose Malcampo
Gen. Fernando Primo de Rivera
Gen. Valeriano Weyler
Who took the position of Governor General twice (1880-1883 & 1897-1898) and took bribes from casino operators in Manila?
Gen. Fernando Primo de Rivera
Gen. Ramon Blanco
Gen. Camilo Polavieja
Gen. Basilio Augustin
Who was called 'The Butcher' by the Cubans and was a cruel and corrupt official who killed the Calamba tenants?
Gen. Valeriano Weyler
Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo
Gov. Gen. Rafael de Izquierdo
Gen. Antonio Luna
What is Polo y Servicio?
A system of landholding
Enforced manual labor for male natives aged 16 to 60
Tax imposed on individuals
Payment for exemption
What is Falla?
Tax imposed on individuals
Payment exacted by anyone to be exempted
Enforced manual labor
System of landholding
What is Tribute?
Payment for exemption
Tax imposed on every individual or family to pay the colonial government as a symbol of vassalage to Spain
Enforced manual labor
Rule of friars
What is Encomienda?
Enforced manual labor
System of landholding wherein individuals loyal to Spain were granted land as trustees
Payment for exemption
Tax imposed on individuals
What was the Isolation Policy imposed by the colonizers?
The natives were banned from engaging in any form of intercourse with their Asian neighbors.
The natives were encouraged to trade freely with European countries.
The natives were required to adopt the colonizers' language and customs.
The natives were given autonomy to govern themselves independently.
What does 'Divide and Rule' mean in the context of Spanish colonization?
The colonizers provoked the natives to fight among themselves, thus strengthening their hold of power.
The colonizers encouraged unity among the natives to resist foreign rule.
The colonizers divided their own forces to better manage the colonies.
The colonizers allowed native leaders to govern independently without interference.
What is Frailocracy?
The rule of the friars or the clergy.
A system of government led by wealthy merchants.
A form of democracy based on age.
The rule of law by military officials.
Who became the greatest hero of the nation and is described as a unique example of a many-splendored genius?
Dr. Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Apolinario Mabini
Who was born on the moonlit night of Wednesday, June 19, 1861 in the town of Calamba, Laguna?
Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Apolinario Mabini
Who baptized Jose Rizal in the Catholic church of his town on June 22?
Father Rufino Collantes
Father Pedro Casanas
Father Leoncio Lopez
Father Mariano Dacanay
What is the full name of Jose Rizal?
Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda
Jose Antonio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda
Jose Maria Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda
Jose Luis Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda
Jose Rizal was the seventh of the eleven children of Francisco Mercado Rizal and Teodora Alonso Realonda.
True
False
What does the surname 'Rizal' mean in Latin?
Rice field
River
Mountain
Forest
Who was Rizal's paternal ancestor, a native of Hin chew district in China?
Domingo Lam-co
Jose Mercado
Francisco Rizal
Juan Luna
Domingo Lam-co took the name Domingo, the Spanish term for Sunday.
True
False
Who was married to Inez Dela Roda, who was half of his age?
Domingo Lam-co
Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Who was Rizal's great-great grandfather and a Chinese immigrant from Changchow?
Domingo Lam-co
Jose Mercado
Francisco Mercado
Juan Luna
Who took the surname 'Mercado' in 1731, the Spanish term for Market?
Domingo Lam-co
Jose Rizal
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Who was Rizal's great-grandfather, son of Domingo and Ines, and married Cirila Bernacha?
Francisco Mercado
Juan Luna
Jose Burgos
Andres Bonifacio
Francisco Mercado resided in Binan, Laguna and was elected gobernadorcillo of Binan.
True
False
Who was Rizal's grandfather?
Juan Mercado
Francisco Mercado
Teodoro Alonso
Jose Burgos
Who was the youngest son of Juan and Cirila?
Francisco Mercado
Jose Rizal
Paciano Mercado
Teodora Alonso
Who was Teodora Alonzo Realonda?
Rizal's mother
A famous Filipino painter
The first female president of the Philippines
A Spanish governor
Who was the last king of Tondo?
Lakandula
Rajah Sulayman
Rajah Matanda
Rajah Humabon
