1. Who authored the Rizal Law?

A = Sen. Claro M. Recto

2. Which describe the social conditions in the Philippines during the 19th century? I. Civil unrest due to
civil war II. Ruled by incompetent officials III. Conquered by France IV. Political and economic
stagnation

A = II and IV

3. What is the legal basis of including the study of the life and works of Jose Rizal in the curriculum of
high school and college?

A = R.A 1425

4. Which essay argued that Filipinos became indolent and unproductive because they do not benefit
from their labors and that they were abused and enslaved by the Spaniards?

A = On the indolence of the filipinos

5. Which essay accuses the friars as the cause of stagnation and backwardness of the Philippines?

A = Monarchism in the Philippines

6. Why did the Catholic Church oppose the passage of Rizal Law?

A = Jose Rizal's novels are anti-clerical and anti-Cathotlic

7. Which essay tackles the too much power and influence that the friars have that they in effect were
the ones running the government?

A = Monarchism in the Phillipines

8. Which essay discusses the abuses and incompetence of Spanish colonial officers in the Philippines?

A = The Distressing Situation of the Phillipines

9. The objective of the passage of Rizal Law in 1956 is to boost or rekindle the dwindling or shrinking
sense of Filipino identity and nationalism. What is believed to have caused the dwindling sense of
Filipino identity and nationalism?

A = Strong American presence in the Phillippines

10. What country colonized Spain at the turn of 19th century?

A = France

11. Which essay revealed that Royal decrees from Spain were not implemented in the Philippines
which worsen the conditions of the country?

A = The Distressing Situation of the Philippines

12. Which is NOT an objective of the Rizal Law?

A = Promote intellectual development

13. Which DOES NOT describe the social conditions in the Philippines during the 19th century under
the rule of the Spanish colonial regime?

A = Civil war broke out due to political conflicts

14. Evaluate the following statements: I. College students are required to read the unexpurgated
versions of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as part of the Rizal course. II. Students whose
faith could be damaged are exempted to take the Rizal course.

A = Statement I is true

15. Evaluate the following statements: I. To reach more Filipino students, the novels and other works
of Jose Rizal are to be translated into English, Tagalog and major Philippine dialects. II. The distribution
of Jose Rizal’s novels and other works is free of charge and available to anyone who desires to read
them.

A = Both statements are true

16. When was the Rizal Law passed?

A = June 12, 1956

17. What movement was established by ilustrados that exposed the conditions of the Philippines and
asked for reforms from Spain?

A = Propaganda

18. Which statement is NOT true about the passage of the Rizal Law?

A = Sen. Claro M. recto opposed the passage of Rizal Law for he believesthat the novels are not meant
to inspire nationalism.

19. Which essay explains the causes and implications of Filipinos’ lack national consciousness?

A = On the Indolence of the Filipinos

20. Which describe the social conditions in Spain during the 19th century? I. Civil unrest due to civil
war II. Ruled by incompetent officials III. Conquered by France IV. Political and economic stagnation

A = I and III

1. Which is NOT part of the aims of the Propaganda Movement?

A = Initiate armed rebellion against spain

2. Which is NOT part of the contents of the La Solidaridad?

A = Spanish literature, culture and society

3. Who are the principalias? I. Filipinos who lived and studied in Europe II. Spaniards living in the
Philippines III. Unchristianized natives and free from colonial rule IV. Indios who held positions in the
Spanish colonial government

A = I and IV
4. Arrange the following events in chronological order. I. 1872 Cavite Mutiny II. Execution of the
Gomburza III. Founding of the La Liga Filipina IV. Establishment of the Propaganda movement

A = I-II-IV-III

5. What group of people occupies the highest social status in the Philippines during the Spanish
colonial rule?

A = Peninsulares

6. How did the execution of the GOMBURZA influence the emergence of Filipino consciousness?

A = The execution created the feeling of great indignation and injustice which became a unifying
thread for their hatred towards the spanish colonial government.

7. Why were the GOMBURZA executed? I. They actively supported the secularization movement. II.
They refused to submit to the authority of the regular priests. III. They were accused as the leaders of
the 1872 Cavite Munity. IV. They wrote propaganda materials that exposed the abuses of the friars.

A = I-III

8. Which group of people were not colonized and have preserved their own culture?

A = Infieles

9. What is the objective of the mass-based Filipino nationalism?

A = Freedom and independence of the Philippines from Spain

10. Which statements are TRUE about Filipino nationalism? I. It only emerged during the 19th century.
II. It was a product of an armed revolt against Spain. III. It was introduce by the Spanish friars through
catechism. IV. It is a product of the social, political and economic changes in the 19th century.

A = I-IV

11. How did Jose Rizal influence the emergence of Filipino identity and nationalism? I. His works deals
with citizenship and love for the country. II. He led the Filipinos in an armed revolution against Spain.
III. Rizal through his works inspired Filipinos and became proud of their selves. IV. Rizal showed and
exerted efforts for Filipinos to have interest in their history and identity.
A = I-III-IV

12. What is the aim of secularization movement?

A = Transfer of authority over parishes from regular priests to the secular priests

13. Who were the first to be referred to as "Filipinos"?

A = Insulares

14. Which statement on the term Filipino is NOT TRUE?

A = It was a derogatory term for the native inhabitants as used by the Spaniards.

15. Which event was viewed by the Spanish government officials as a move to overturn the Spanish
colonial rule in the Philippines?

A = 1872 Cavite Mutiny

16. Who were the ilustrados?

A = Filipinos from middle class families who were able to stude in Europe

17. What are the legacies of the Propaganda movement? I. Tripartite view of Philippine history II.
Philippine independence from Spain III. Secularization of Philippine churches IV. The concept of
Filipino nation and identity

A = I-IV

18. What are the contributions of the Propaganda movement in the history of the Philippines? I. It
inspired the Philippine revolution of 1896 II. It became a catalyst for the development of Filipino
Nationalism III. It paved way for the independence of the Philippines from Spain IV. It served as an
eye-opener for the Filipinos about the abuses of the Spaniards

A = I-II-IV

19. Who were the Filipinos who gained wealth from renting huge lands (haciendas) owned by the
friars like the Rizal family?
A = Inquilinos

20. What movement was established by Ilustrados which exposed the conditions of the Philippines
and demanded reforms from Spain?

A = Propaganda

1. What is the full name of Jose Rizal?

A = Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonso Realonda

2. Which describes Jose Rizal as a young boy? I. Indolent and Inactive II. Hard-headed and naughty III.
Intelligent and eager to learn IV. Had a frail body and big head

A = III-IV

3. What was the first course taken by Rizal in UST?

A = Philosophy and Letters

4. When was Jose Rizal born?

A = June 19, 1861

5. What literary piece made Jose Rizal won the first prize in UST in 1879?

A = A LA Juventud Filipina

6. What literary piece made Jose Rizal won the first prize in Ateneo?

A = Junto Al Pasig

7. What is the title of the book read by Rizal and his mother when he was young?

A = Children's Friend
8. How many children were there in the Rizal family?

A = 11

9. What story read by Rizal when he was a child left an impact on him?

A = The Foolish Butterfly

10. Who influenced Jose Rizal's interest in folklores and legends?

A = His nanny

11. Where did Jose Rizal start his formal education?

A = Ateneo Municipal

12. What made Jose Rizal shift to the ophthalmology course while in UST?

A = His mother was going blind

13. Which literary piece made by Jose Rizal is about the love for one’s language?

A = Sa aking Mga Kabata

14. What course did Rizal finish in Ateneo while studying at UST?

A = Land Surveying

15. Which DOES NOT describe Jose Rizal as a young boy?

A = Bully

16. Who is Jose Rizal’s father?

A = Fransisco Mercado

17. Who is Jose Rizal's mother?

A = Teodora Alonso

18.What is the meaning of the surname 'Rizal'?

A = Green Fields

19. Which is TRUE about the intellectual development of Jose Rizal?

A = The intellectual development of Rizal was shaped by the people around him who imparted
knowledge and values to him. <<>>

20. What school was known for its equal treatment of Filipino and Spanish students during Rizal's
time?

A = Ateneo Municipal

1. What was the poem To the Flowers of Heidelberg all about?

A = Rizal's call and hope for the betterment of the Philippines

2. Which idea was NOT part of Jose Rizal’s congratulatory toast for Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo?

A = The freedom of the Philippines from Spain

3. What caused the dwindling of Jose Rizal’s money in Europe?

A = His father was having hard time sending him money due to Spaniard's suspicion.

4. In Rizal’s letter to his family, what were the problems he usually struggled with in Europe? I.
Discrimination II. Homesickness III. Lack of money IV. Poor health

A = II and III

5. What is the El Amor Patrio all about?

A = An essay written by Rizal Expressing his love for the country.

6. In his passport, Jose Rizal was a resident of __________.

A = Sta. Cruz

7. Jose Rizal, finished the Noli Me Tangere in Feb 22, 1887. Who helped him in publishing the novel?

A = Maximo Viola

8. In his prose ‘El Amor Patrio’ Rizal associated and compared the patria with _______________.

A = Nature

9. What inspired Jose Rizal in writing the poem To the Flowers of Heidelberg?

A = Longingness for his town and loved ones

10. What did Rizal bring with him when he left Manila for Europe? I. Diamond ring from Saturnina II.
Handkerchief from Leonor Rivera III. Seven hundred pesos from Paciano IV. Fountain pen from
Francisco Mercado

A = I III

11. In El Amor Patrio how should men profess or express their love for the country according to Jose
Rizal? I. Armed rebellion II. Peaceful means III. Productive use of science IV. Use of force and violence

A = II-III

12. What was the name used by Jose Rizal in his passport going to Europe?

A = Jose Mercado

13. Who translated the El Amor Patrio when it was featured in the Diariong Tagalog in 1882?

A = Marcelo H. del pilar

14. What were the courses took and finished by Rizal at the Universidad Central de Madrid? I.
Medicine II. Philosophy and Letters III. Fine Arts: painting and Sculpture IV. Foreign Languages: French,
German and Italian

A = I-II

15. What was the name of the ship that Rizal boarded from Manila to Singapore?

A = Salvadora

16. Why did Paciano Rizal covince Jose to go Europe?

A = To study liberal ideas that will help the Filipinos

17. How did Jose Rizal describe the feeling of love of the country?

A = It's innate and constant feeling among humans<1

18.Among the voluminous books read by Jose Rizal, which one was about free people?

A = The English revolution

19. What was the name of the ship that Rizal rode in from Singapore to Europe?

A = Djemnah

20. In June 1882, Jose Rizal wrote an essay entitled El Amor Patrio. What was the essay all about?

A = Love for the country

1.Which work of Jose Rizal did he finish in Berlin, Germany, in February 22, 1887?

A = Noli Me Tangere

2. How many siblings did Francisco and Teodora Alonso have?

A =11