ACTIVITY 11.

1
Identify the word or term being described in each sentence.

Frugality 1. This is Rizal’s value that showed the quality of being economical with
money.
Nationalism 2. It involves the desire to attain freedom.
Historians, they remain admired and revered in their role in Philippines history 3. According
to them, heroes should not be legislated.
Integrity 4. This refers to the quality of being honest and having strong moral
principles.
December 30, 1896 5. Jose Rizal’s day of execution.
November 30, 1863 6. Andres Bonifacio’s date of birth.
President Fidel V. Ramos 7. He issued the Executive Order No.75 creating the National Heroes
Committee under the office of the President “to study and recommend
the proclamation of National Heroes.
Rafael palma 8. According to him, the doctrines of Rizal are not for one epoch but for
all epochs.
Jose Rizal 9. This commission states that official national symbols represent the
country’s traditions, ideals and convey the principles of the Philippine
sovereignty and national solidarity.
Dr. Esteban De ocampo 10. According to him, no other Filipino can surpass Rizal. He said that
his birthdate and day of his execution are constantly commemorated by
the Filipino people.
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Answer the following questions:

1. What is the most important symbol in our country? Explain your answer.
Answer:
The flag is the most important symbol of the country. It is the country's symbol of liberty.
It depicts the Filipino people's goals and feelings in their never-ending fight for independence,
symbolizing patriotism, love of country, and sense of nationhood.

2. What do the symbols in the Philippine flag represent?

Answer:

The white triangle represents equality and brotherhood, while the blue field represents
peace, truth, and justice, while the red field represents patriotism and heroism. The sun's eight
beams represent the colonists' first eight provinces under martial law: Manila, Cavite, Bulacan,
Pampanga, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Laguna, and Batangas. The three stars represent Luzon,
Visayas, and Mindanao, respectively.