01Quiz1A - Rizal Life & Works

Rizal’s Life and Works
01 Quiz 1A
Submitted to: Mrs. Siony Enconado

Submitted by: Tolentino, Judylyn T.
TM4101
Directions: Read the items carefully and provide an argument or stand for each. Type in
your answers here (8 items x 10 points).
1. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:
A. Why did the Catholic Church actively oppose the passing of the Rizal Bill?
The Church strongly opposes the Rizal bill because Rizal's life and works are closely related to
the Spanish government and the Church's inhumane actions in our society. The Church opposes
this because it would degrade religion and its traditions. Besides that, they claim that if the
legislation is written, the Church's freedom of faith and belief will be offended. Moreover, they
were concerned that Rizal's works were a "fake description" and dangerous to read. They also
discovered that 25 copies of Noli Me Tangere contained only patriotism, while 120 copies
contained anti-Catholicism.
B. What provision from the Rizal Bill allowed the government to approve it that answers the
arguments provided by the Catholic Church?
Bishop Manuel Yap had warned that lawmakers who voted for the Rizal Bill would be
"punished" in the next election, according to the source. When Recto said that religious orders
controlled the government during Rizal's period, he asked if this was a new effort to hand over
the government to the Church. Recto spoke for the seventh time, warning about church meddling
in state relations and referring to Bishop Yap as "the mild Torquemada."
C. Did the Church's views on the study of Jose Rizal's life and works changed over the years?
Why or why not?

The Church's position has shifted in my opinion and there is no longer reports stating that the
Church disagrees with the Rizal law/bill. Perhaps they realized that the law/bill would simply
address and inform the public about Rizal's life and works. Furthermore, the Church recoils
when the vast majority of people support the statute.
2. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:
A. What is the Rizal Law all about?
Rizal law mandates that the life and works of Rizal be taught in all schools (public and private).
This is to recognize his deep respect for the nation and its people, as well as his sacrifices and
spiritual values that he shared and expressed in society.
B. Why do we need to study the Rizal Law?
In order to educate the youth about past events in the Philippines, especially during the Spanish
colonial period, we must research the Rizal Law. This legislation will also assist us in delving
further into our rich past by allowing us to read his life and works.
It also boosts our confidence by encouraging us to be nationalistic and patriotic at all times.
C. What can you benefit from studying Jose Rizal's life and works?
Learning Rizal's life and works would be useful because his works and life inspire us to be
nationalists, and it gives us joy that we have a prominent person who has made a significant
contribution not just to our country but also to the world. It also contributes to the development
of patriotism because Rizal's works and life are imbued in our blood giving our country strength
and pride. We are empowered to reinforce our autonomy and freedom in the face of any
colonizers. It teaches us to be self-sufficient warriors who can protect our land. It also teaches
passion for our country through the research of our national hero's life and works.
3. Why did Rizal consider Cervantes "the best writer of art and virtue" in his literary
piece, "The Council of the Gods (El Consejo del los Dioses)?" Justify your answer in no
more than three (3) sentences.
Since his works are based on social change and the code of law, Rizal considers Cervantes to be
"the best writer of literature and virtue." Cervante's work on Don Quixote was a successful piece,
according to Rizal, because of "the magic hand that firmly directs human passions" and “the
whip that punishes and corrects without bloodshed.". Moreover, according to Rizal, "reality
returned to occupy its position, proclaiming a new age to the earth, then corrupted.".
4. What drove the Filipinos to actively pursue Rizal's literary works in their quest for
national identity? Justify your answer in no more than three (3) sentences.
The only response is propaganda, which was initiated in 1880 as a "assimilationist' revolution
that strives for reformation, autonomy, and justice between Filipinos and Spaniards Rizal also
attempted to stand on equal footing with Spaniards and revolutionize the nation. As a result,
many people, such as Andres Bonifacio, were influenced by Rizal, revolution, and liberty.

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Rizal’s Life and Works

Submitted to: Mrs. Siony Enconado

your answers here (8 items x 10 points).

1. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:

arguments provided by the Catholic Church?

in state relations and referring to Bishop Yap as "the mild Torquemada."

Why or why not?

when the vast majority of people support the statute.

2. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:

A. What is the Rizal Law all about?

spiritual values that he shared and expressed in society.

B. Why do we need to study the Rizal Law?

more than three (3) sentences.

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