Emilyn S.

Senados

BSBA301P

02 Quiz 1

“Rizal’s Life and Works”

Directions: Provide what is being asked in each item. Type in your answers here (3 items x 25
points).
1. Choose and define ONLY one (1) from the three (3) given terms, and state how it described
Jose Rizal's life and works:
a. Nationalism
b. Patriotism
c. Volunteerism

Nationalism

- I go with nationalism since it indicates identification with one's own country and loyalty to
its interests, often at the sacrifice or exclusion of those of other countries. I consider Dr. Jose
Rizal to be a nationalist because he supported important reforms during Spanish rule,
demonstrating his passion for the Philippines. He is the author of a book that demonstrates
his beliefs and from which readers are still benefiting today. His love for national unity
without resorting to violence or starting a revolution against those who see themselves as
superior to Filipinos, but rather by using his knowledge and values to write novels,
demonstrates his devotion to our nation. Dr. Rizal's ultimate goal was for our nation to be
free and for us to be able to take pride in our national identity.

2. Choosing ONLY one (1) out of the four (4) periods below to define popular nationalism,
how will you demonstrate it …
a. During the Spanish Occupation?
b. During the American Regime?
c. During the Japanese Period?
d. Today?

Spanish Occupation

- I agree that during the Spanish Occupation, Filipino nationalism refers to the emergence of
and support for a political identity linked with the contemporary Philippines, which
sparked a vigorous movement for the country's political, social, and economic freedom. This
eventually developed as a result of numerous political and armed activities across the
majority of the Spanish East Indies, though it has long been fractured and in conflict with
modern interpretations of nationalism—as a result of more than three centuries of Spanish
rule. These movements are distinguished by a rise in anti-colonialist beliefs and feelings
that culminated in the late 19th century and were mostly driven by the colonizers and
educated elites. This formed the basis of the Philippine Revolution of 1896, the first
nationalist uprising in Asia.
3. In no more than five (5) sentences, justify whether the pre-colonial Philippines was a nation
or otherwise.
- Despite popular belief, our ancestors weren't just some primitive original inhabitants of the
land. In truth, the pre-colonial Philippines had a highly developed civilization long before
the arrival of the Spanish. Our predecessors lived in a society that was highly organized and
had a rich literary and artistic tradition. Everything that was in opposition to the invaders'
system had to be removed when they arrived. They destroyed statues, books, religious
rituals, and pretty much anything else they deemed offensive, evil, or a danger to their
power. We are still a nation, even though a foreign country did not colonize us.