BUAN, ANJAH CHELSY C.

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BSIT-2C
Course and Section ________________________ 09/30/2021
Date______________

WORKSHEET 8

A. TRUE or FALSE. Write A if the statement is correct. Otherwise, write B.

A
_____1. Rizal’s entrance to Colegio de San Juan Letran went on smoothly.
A
_____2. The Carthagian Empire was solely for the boarding students of Ateneo.

_____3.
B Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam means “That in all things, God may be glorified.”

B
_____4. Rizal finished Bachiller En Artes at Sta. Isabel College.

A
_____5. It was Father Francisco Paula de Sanchez who taught Rizal painting and
sculpture.
A
_____6. Rizal possessed the highest degree of scholarship and leadership in Ateneo.

_____7.
B “My First Inspiration” was written to give tribute to his hometown, Calamba.

A
_____8. Por La Educacion Recibe Lustre La Patria was a poem that Rizal wrote
when he likened education to a lighthouse.

_____9.
A Junto Al Pasig was Rizal’s first best poem in Spanish written by a Filipino.
B
_____10. El Consejo De Los Dios was announced the best entry in the literary
contest of 1880 but since its author was a Filipino, the grand prize was given to a
Spaniard.
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B. Describe Rizal’s life in each country that he visited. Write the highlight of his
experience in each country on the table below.

Country Highlight/s
Barcelona In Barcelona, Rizal wrote a nationalistic essay entitled “Amor
Patrio” which was his first written article on Spain's soil. He then
sent his article to Basilio Teodoro Moran.
Madrid Rizal left the Philippines on May 3, 1882, and arrived in Madrid
in September 1882. He took courses in medicine at Universidad
Central de Madrid as well as painting at Real Academia de
Bellas Artes de San Fernando in Calle Alcala.
Paris Rizal stayed in, such as the Hotel de Paris in 37 rue de Maubeuge in
the 9th arrondissement, as well as the building currently occupied by
Hotel Aramis in 124 rue de Rennes in the 6th arrondissement.
Another stop was the former clinic of renowned ophthalmic surgeon
Doctor.
Germany Rizal stayed in Berlin, capital of Germany, to gain further
knowledge of ophthalmology, to attend some lectures at its local
university, to further his studies of sciences and languages, to get
familiar with the scenic Germany, to be part of the scientific
community and to finish his novel, “Noli Me Tángere.”
Hong Kong During his stay in Hong Kong, Rizal made a living by running an
eye clinic on the Hong Kong Island. In 1892, Rizal returned to the
Philippines from Hong Kong to advance his pro-independence
cause, only to be arrested by the Spanish authorities after a failed
uprising in August and later executed.
Japan Among the happiest moments of Rizal in his life was his sojourn
in the Land of the Cherry Blossoms. He stayed in Japan for one
month and a half from February 28 to April 13, 1888. He was
charmed by the natural beauty of Japan, the manners of the
Japanese people and the picturesque of shrines.

USA It is not well known that Rizal traveled to America, travelling by

land from San Francisco to New York to catch a voyage to
London. Looking back on Rizal's travels helps us understand the
hero and the emergence of the Filipino nation.
Rizal arrived in London in the last week of May 1888, in Pancras
London Renaissance London Hotel, the façade of which doubled as Kings'
Cross station to Harry Potter's Platform 9 ¾. By mid-August
1888, Rizal embarked on writing the Filipino's glorious past. He
registered as a reader at the British Museum on 16 August 1888.
Belgium It was in January 28, 1890 when Rizal arrived in Brussels. He left
Paris due to the high cost of living because of an existing Universal
Exposition, and because the joyful life in the city hampered his
literary works. He wrote articles for La Solidaridad and letters for
his family and friends. He spent part of his time in medical clinic.
He had gymnastics at the gymnasium and target practice and fencing
at the armory.
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Access online the Rizal’s “Brindis” Speech. Read and analyze the speech and then
write a reflection about Rizal’s objectives in writing the said speech. Give at least
three (3) highlights of the speech to justify Rizal’s message for writing it.

Rizal stresses the reason of their gathering – which is to indicate an achievement which
enlightened what really is a dark society such as that which the painting of Luna shows. He
likewise commends Hidalgo for shedding light to the various parts of the world and that he truly
respects them. Rizal states that change shall take place through a figure of speech such as the
“illustrious achievements of [Philippines’] children are no longer consummated within the
home.” Thus, to the community of Filipinos in Madrid, this serves as a clear nod. Meanwhile,
he also praises the Filipino youth who brought laurels to the Philippines.
Then, as he talks regarding the Spoliarium, he claims that the canvass “is not mute” amidst
the shadow and darkness. That shadow portrays the slavery, oppression, horror, and mystery
going on as orphans faced their fate. Likewise, during those times, the friars who enslave the
Filipinos persecute those who take legal action – this, Rizal claims.
On the other hand, he still proclaimed gratitude to Spain by telling that “Spain as a mother
also teaches her language to Filipinos”; however, he still does not approve of the “midgets” who
acquire their posts. This clearly shows how the elite does whatever they can to prevent Filipinos
from taking a notch in their education so that the lower classes will not be able to defend
themselves
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ESSAY. Read the first issue of the La Solidaridad and analyze the aims stated there
in. Assess them one by one and decide whether La Solidaridad was successful in
its objectives.

The propaganda movement did not succeed in its pursuit of reforms. The colonial
government did not agree to any of its demands. Spain itself was undergoing a lot of internal
problems all that time, which could explain why the mother country failed to heed the Filipino's
petitions. And the movement failed because of the more pressing problems faced by Spain.
Lack of funds and the loss of enthusiasm of its members also led to its failure. Graciano Lopez
Jaena berated the Filipino community for allegedly not supporting his political ambitions. He
left the movement and became its nemesis.
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SHORT ESSAY. Read and analyze each question. Answer each item briefly but
concisely.

1. What were Rizal’s reasons for traveling to different places like Europe, Asia, and
America?

 To gain further knowledge of ophthalmology.

 To further his studies of sciences and languages.
 To observe the economic and political conditions of the German nation.
 To associate with famous German scientist and scholars, and.
 To publish his novel, Noli Me Tangere.

2. Cite some of the benefits that Rizal attained from traveling around the world.

 Rizal had a personal reason as well as an altruistic reason for his decision to study
abroad. He wanted to become an eye specialist in order to cure her mother from an eye
ailment. He also wanted to study the cultures, laws and governments of European
countries in order to help his countrymen.

3. Do you think Rizal was successful in attaining his significant missions from his
travels?

 Yes, as a result, he was exiled to Dapitan, where he would complete both his original
mission as well as his secret one. While in exile, he successfully extracted the cataract
on his mother's right eye, and even went on to discover more species of animals.