Name: Burgos, Jemil

Section: BSPSY-1

Exercise

I. Identify the following:

1. Rizal’s second novel that expose the Philippine situation during his time.
El Filibusterismo

2. It is the ruling and usually educated upper class in the 19thcentury Philippines
Principalia

3. Who is the filibustero who encouraged the principaliaclass?

Simoun

4. Who wrote about the relevance of Rizal’s teaching?

To recognize the importance of Rizal's ideals and teachings in relation to present
conditions and situations in the society. To encourage the application of such ideals
in current social and personal problems and issues. To develop an appreciation and
deeper understanding of all that Rizal fought and died for.

5. A violent attempt to overthrow a government

Revolution

II. Modified True or False. Write TRUE if the underlined word in the statement is correct
and FALSE if the underlined word is incorrect, change only the underlined word to make
the statement correct.

1. In Chapter 6 and 7, Simoun expressed his disapproval of the students’ program

that would allow natives to learn the spanish language.

2. Basilio, on the hand, believed that through education, he would be able to alleviate
the lives of his fellow Filipinos.

3. Good leadership and governance bring about social, economic, and socio-
cultural reforms in the country.
4. El Fili’s message: The inept leaders, corrupt officials, and system of government in
the Philippines could lead to Spain’s downfall.
True
5. Rizal showed a kind of leadership that was not motivated by personal interest.
True