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1. Who are the principalias? I. Filipinos who lived and studies in Europe II. Spaniards that were living in
the Philippines III. Unchristianized natives and free from colonial rule IV. Indios who held positions in
the Spanish colonial government
A. I at II C. II at III B. I at IV D. III at IV
4. What are the contributions of the Propaganda movement in the history of the Philippines?
I. It inspired the Philippine revolution of 1896
II. It became a catalyst for the development of Filipino Nationalism
III. It paved way for the independence of the Philippines from Spain
IV. It served as an eye-opener for the Filipinos about the abuses of the Spaniards
A. I-II- III
C. I-III-IV
B. I-II-IV
D. II-III-IV
5. How did the 1872 Cavite Mutiny and the execution of the GOMBURZA affect the Filipinos?
A. These events threatened the Filipinos not to rebel against the Spanish rule.
B. Filipinos realized the might of Spain and pledge their loyalty to the Spanish colonial government.
C. These were viewed by the Filipinos as forms of indignation and injustice of Spaniards to the Filipinos
D. These events discouraged the Filipinos from forming organizations that advocate reform or
independence.
6. Which event paved way for the influx of liberal ideas from Europe which is also influenced the
emergence of Filipino consciousness?
A. 1872 Cavite Mutiny
B. Opening of the Suez Canal
C. Emergence of Middle class
D. The Secularization Movement
7. What movement was established by Ilustrados which exposed the conditions of the Philippines and
Demanded reforms from Spain?
A. Katipunan
B. Propaganda
C. Confradia de San Jose
D. Circulo Hispano-Filipino
9. Who were the Filipinos who gained wealth from renting huge lands (haciendas) owned by the friars
like the Rizal family?
A. Meztizos
C. Inquilinos
B. Insulares
D. Indios Bravos
10. Why were the GOMBURZA executed? I. They actively supported the secularization movement. II.
They refused to submit to the authority of the regular priests. III. They were accused as the leaders of the
1872 Cavite Munity. IV. They wrote propaganda materials that exposed the abuses of the friars.
A. It was a derogatory term for the native inhabitants as used by the Spaniards.
B. Originally, it was the name associated with Spaniards born in the Philippines or the creoles.
C. It is a term which the inhabitants of the Philippines gradually learned to equate with racial equality,
human dignity and love of country.
D. It is a term or label which gradually became associated with the ilustrados during Rizal's time.
12. Which statements are TRUE about Filipino nationalism? I. It only started to emerge during the 19 th
century. II. It was a product of an armed revolt against Spain. III. It was introduce by the Spanish friars
through catechism. IV. It is a product of the social, political and economic changes in the 19 th century.
13. Which event was viewed by the Spanish government officials as a move to overturn the Spanish
colonial rule in the Philippines?
14. Arrange the following events in chronological order. I. 1872 Cavite Mutiny II. Execution of the
Gomburza III. Founding of the La Liga Filipina IV. Establishment of the Propaganda movement
A. I-II-IV-III
B. II-III-I-IV
C. III-II-I-IV
D. IV-III-II-I
16. What group of people occupies the highest social status in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial
rule?
A. Mestizos
C. Principalias
B. Insulares
D. Peninsulares
18. Which group of people were not colonized and have preserved their own culture?
A. Indio
B. Infieles
C. Mestizos
D. Principalias
19. What are the legacies of the Propaganda movement? I. Tripartite view of Philippine history II.
Philippine independence from Spain III. Secularization of Philippine churches IV. The concept of Filipino
nation and identity
A. The Rizal Law was aimed to promote civic conscience and duties.
B. The Catholic Church opposed the passage of the Rizal Law because of the passages in Rizal ‟s novels
that anti-catholic.
C. Students who feel and believe that their faith is offended are exempted from reading the novels but not
from taking the Rizal course.
D. Sen. Claro M. Recto opposed the passage of Rizal Law for he believes that the novels are not meant to
inspire nationalism and patriotism.
2. The objective of the passage of Rizal Law in 1952 is to boost or rekindle the dwindling [„shrinking ‟]
sense of Filipino identity and nationalism. What was believed to have caused the dwindling [„shrinking ‟]
sense of Filipino identity and nationalism?
3. It is an essay which explains the causes and implications of Filipinos ‟ lack national consciousness.
4. It is an essay which blames the incompetence of Spanish administrators for the poor condition of the
Philippines.
5. This essay argued that Filipinos became indolent and unproductive because they do not benefit from
their labors and that they were abused and enslaved by the Spaniards.
B. On the Indolence of the Filipinos by Jose Rizal
6. It is an essay that tackles the too much power and influence that the friars have that they in effect were
the ones running the government.
7. This essay revealed that Royal decrees from Spain were not implemented in the Philippines which
worsen the conditions of the country.
8. This essay accuses the friars were that cause of stagnation and backwardness of the
Philippines.
9. What the legal basis of including the study of the life and works of Jose Rizal in the curriculum of high
school and college?
12. What movement was established by Ilustrados that exposed the conditions of the Philippines and
asked for reforms from Spain?
14. Why did the Catholic Church oppose the passage of Rizal Law?
16. Evaluate the following statements: I. College students are required to read the unexpurgated versions
of the Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo as part of the Rizal course. II. Students whose faith could
be damaged are exempted to take the Rizal course.
A. Statement I is true.
C. Both statements are true.
B. Statement II is true.
D. Neither of the statements is true.
17. Evaluate the following statements: I. To reach more Filipino students, the novels and other works of
Jose Rizal are to be translated into English, Tagalog and major Philippine dialects. II. The distribution of
Jose Rizal‟s novels and other works is free of charge and available to any one who desires to read them.
A. Statement I is true.
C. Both statements are true.
B. Statement II is true.
D. Neither of the statements is true.
20. Which describe the social conditions in the Philippines during the 19 th century? I. Civil unrest due to
civil war III. Occupied by the French II. Ruled by incompetent officials IV. Political and economic
stagnation
2. What is the title of the book read by Rizal and his mother when he was young?
A. Les Miserables B. Uncle Tom's Cabin C. Children's Friend D. The Count of Monte Cristo
3. What story read by Rizal when he was a child left an impact on him?
A. Francisco Mercado
B. Paciano Mercado
C. Domingo Lamco
D. Justiniano Cruz
A. Teodora Alonso
B. Saturnina Rizal
C. Josefa Rizal
D. Narcisa Rizal
A. Ophthalmology
B. Land Surveying
C. Bachelor of Arts
D. Philosophy and Letters
9. What literary piece made Jose Rizal won the first prize in Ateneo?
A. Junto Al Pasig
B. Sa Aking Mga Kabata
C. Consejo de los Dioses
D. A La Juventud Filipina
10. Which literary piece made by Jose Rizal is about the love for one ‟s language?
A. Junto Al Pasig
B. Consejo de los Dioses
C. Sa Aking Mga Kabata
D. A La Juventud Filipina
11. What made Jose Rizal shift to the ophthalmology course while in UST?
A. His mother was going blind
B. His father insisted it on him
C. His ambition of becoming an eye doctor
D. It's the most lucrative profession at that time
14. What school was known for its equal treatment of Filipino and Spanish students during Rizal's time?
A. Ateneo Municipal
B. Colegio de San Agustin
C. University of Sto. Tomas
D. Colegio de San Juan Letran
16. What was the first degree finished by Rizal in Ateneo Municipal?
A. Land surveying
B. Ophthalmology
C. Bachelor of Arts
D. Philosophy and Letters
17. Who influenced Jose Rizal‟s interest in folklores and legends?
A. His uncle
B. His nanny
C. His brother
D. His mother
18. What was the first course taken by Rizal in UST?
A. Land surveying
B. Ophthalmology
C. Bachelor of Arts
D. Philosophy and Letters
19. What literary piece made Jose Rizal won the first prize in UST in 1879?
A. Junto Al Pasig
B. Sa Aking Mga Kabata
C. Consejo de los Dioses
D. A La Juventud Filipina
1. Rizal liked his education in UST because Filipino students were treated the same way like the
Spaniards.
FALSE
2. Jose Rizal‟s trip to Europe was known to all the members of Rizal ‟s Family.
TRUE
3.The goal of Jose Rizal‟s trip to Europe was to observe the European society and to acquire knowledge
that will be used in demanding reforms for the Philippines.
TRUE
4. In Madrid, Jose Rizal gave a toast to Juan Luna and Felix Ressureccion Hidalgo for winning in the
ExposiciónNacional de BellasArtes de Madrid in 1884 which was interpreted by the Spaniards in Manila
as an attack to the colonial regime.
TRUE
5. In Europe, Jose Rizal found out that all Filipino expatriates were willing to serve the country by
exposing the social condition in the Philippines and demanding reform from Spain.
TRUE
6. What was the name used by Jose Rizal in his passport going to Europe?
A. Jose Rizal B. Jose Mercado C. Jose Protacio Rizal D. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal
8. What was the name of the ship that Rizal boarded from Manila to Singapore?
9. What was the name of the ship that Rizal rode in from Singapore to Europe?
10. What did Rizal bring with him when he left Manila for Europe? I. Diamond ring from Saturnina II.
Handkerchief from Leonor Rivera III. Seven hundred pesos from Paciano IV. Fountain pen from
Francisco Mercado
A. I-II C. II-III
B. I-III D. III-IV
13. How did Jose Rizal describe the feeling of “love of the country”?
A. It‟s innate and constant feeling among humans
B. It‟s a product of common hatred towards colonizers
C. It‟s taught at home by the parent and nurtured in schools
D. It always bring hope especially for those oppressed and marginalized
14. In „El Amor Patrio‟ how should men profess or express their love for the country according to Jose
Rizal? I. Armed rebellion II. Peaceful means III. Productive use of science IV. Use of force and violence
A. I-II C. II-III
B. I-III D. III-IV
15. Who translated the „El Amor Patrio‟ when it was featured in the Diariong Tagalog in 1882?
16. What were the courses took and finished by Rizal at the Universidad Central de Madrid? I. Medicine
II. Philosophy and Letters III. Fine Arts: painting and Sculpture IV. Foreign Languages: French, German
and Italian
A. I-II C. II-III
B. I-III D. III-IV
17. What was the first organization joined by Jose Rizal in Europe?
A. Lack of funds
B. Spanish censorship
C. Individualism of members
D. Disunity of interest and purpose
19. What were the problems experienced by Jose Rizal in Europe? I. Illness II. Homesickness III. Lack of
money IV. Poor academic performance
A. I-II C. II-III
B. I-III D. III-IV
20. What caused the dwindling of Jose Rizal‟s money in Europe? A. He gambled most of his money in
the lottery. B. The family‟s income fluctuated due to low production and high rent. C. His father was
having hard time sending him money due to Spaniard‟s suspicion. D. Jose Rizal was sickly and most of
his money were allotted for medical expenses.
21. Among the voluminous books read by Jose Rizal, which one was about free people?
22. What inspired Jose Rizal in writing the poem To the Flowers of Heidelberg?
24. Which idea was NOT part of Jose Rizal‟s congratulatory toast for Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo?
25. Jose Rizal, finished the Noli Me Tangere in Feb 22, 1887. Who helped him in publishing the novel?
5. What was the real motive of the governor-general in assigning Jose Rizal a personal escort?
A. To help Jose Rizal in his clinic
B. To spy on Jose Rizal‟s plans and activities
C. To keep Jose Rizal away from Filipino revolutionaries
D. To ensure that Jose Rizal will not escape once investigated
6. Which DOES NOT describe the Noli Me Tangere according to the report of the committee appointed
by the governor-general to review the contents of the novel? It is __________.
7. Why did the people of Calamba write a petition to the administrator of public islands of Laguna?
8. Why did Jose Rizal leave the Philippines for Europe in February 1888?
A. To further his studies
B. To continue hid propaganda works
C. To avoid persecution from the Spanish authorities
D. To represent the Philippines in the Spanish Cortes
10. What country or place impressed Jose Rizal because of its people's courtesy, cleanliness and industry?
11. Which disgusted Jose Rizal when he visited United States of America?
12. Which work done by Jose Rizal corrected what has been falsified and distorted past and culture in the
Philippines prior to Spain‟s colonization as observed by the Spaniards?
A. El Filibusterismo
B. Philippines: A Century Hence
C. To The Young Women of Malolos
D. Annotation to the Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
13. In his work "To the Young Women of Malolos" why did Rizal praise the young women of Malolos?
14. What could be inferred about the status of women in the society from Jose Rizal's 'To The Young
Women of Malolos'?
A. Women were not allowed to be educated like men
B. Women had a strong influence on the governor-general
C. Women were allowed to participated in civic and political affairs
D. Women were not given an opportunity to hold significant positions in the government
15. Which work done by Jose Rizal presented a historical review of the Philippines encompassing the
period of Spanish colonization and the emancipation of the Philippines from Spain?
A. El Filibusterismo
B. The Philippines: A Century Hence
C. To The Young Women of Malolos
D. Annotation to the Sucesos de las Islas Filipinas
16. Which is NOT part of Jose Rizal's Jose Rizal ‟s predictions in 'The Philippines: A Century Hence'?
17. What group was organized by Jose Rizal which encourages Filipinos to be proud of their race?
A. Indios Bravos
B. La Liga Filipina
C. Propaganda Movement
D. Circulo Hispano-Filipino
18. Where did Jose Rizal plan to establish a colony so that they could be free from the Spaniards?
2. Arrange the events chronologically. I. Rizal ‟s exile in Dapitan II. Founding of the Katipunan III.
Founding of the La Liga Filipina IV. Arrest and detention of Rizal in Fort Santiago
A. I-III-IV-II
B. I-III-II-IV
C. III-II-I-IV
D. III-I-II-IV
A. One like all B. Unity in diversity C. To God be the glory D. Honor and Excellence
7. How could one become a member of the La Liga Filipina? I. Approval of the council II. Passing the
required tests III. Surpassing the challenges IV. Rescinding allegiance to Spain
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. III and IV
D. I, II and III
8. The funds of the La Liga Filipina were used for __________. I. Publication of La Solidaridad II.
Purchase of guns and ammunition III. Loaning capital for members IV. Scholarships for members ‟
children
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. II and III
D. III and IV
10. How is the La Liga Filipina different form the Propaganda movement?
A. The La Liga Filipina was well supported by the principalia classes while the Propaganda movement
was supported by the masses.
B. In the La Liga Filipina, Jose Rizal was the president and has great powers, while in the Propaganda
movement he was not elected as president and was not quite influential.
C. The La Liga Filipina aimed for the independence of the Philippines from Spain through a revolution,
while the Propaganda Movement aimed for the assimilation of the Philippines to Spain.
D. In the La Liga Filipina, all Filipinos will work together to improve their lives and the country while in
the Propaganda movement, the ilustrado were the only ones working for the betterment of the Philippines.
11. After the disbandment of the La Liga Filipina, members reorganized and the „society ‟ was split into
two organizations. Which continued to support the Porpaganda movement in Europe by sending funds?
12. After the disbandment of the La Liga Filipina, members reorganized and the „society ‟ was split into
two organizations. Which waged a rebellion from the Spanish colonial regime?
A. His novels B. The Katipunan C. The „Poor Friars‟ D. The La Liga Filipina
14. What was the activity of Jose Rizal and his students in the subject „nature study ‟?
15. How did Rizal earn or acquire surgical instruments and medical books while in Dapitan?
16. Which of the following could be inferred about Jose Rizal in his poem „Mi Retiro ‟?
17. Who was the woman whom Jose Rizal had fallen in love with in Dapitan?
18. Why did Rizal‟s family oppose the marriage of Jose Rizal and Josephine Bracken?
19. How did Jose Rizal help in the improvement of agriculture in Dapitan?
20. What could be inferred from the meeting of Jose Rizal and Dr. Pio Valenzuela about the plans of the
Katipunan?
2. Who disguised as a sailor in order to rescue Jose Rizal while on board of a ship going to Cuba?
A. Paciano Rizal B. Emilio Jacinto C. Andres Bonifacio D. Josephine Bracken
3. What ship carried Jose Rizal to Barcelona, Spain?
4. Where was Jose Rizal detained after being arrested and brought back in the Philippines?
5. What are the charges against Jose Rizal? I. Traitor to Spain II. Inciting rebellion III. Illegal association
IV. Mason and Anti-Church
A. I and III
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. III and IV
7. What was the content of Jose Rizal‘s manifesto in December 15, 1896?
8. How did Jose Rizal describe the revolution in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?
A. Right and justified
B. Strong and violent
C. Vigorous and joyous
D. Absurd and disastrous
9. Who were the intended audience of Jose Rizal in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?
A. The principalias B. The revolutionaries C. The Spanish authorities D. The Filipinos in Europe
10. Which was NOT emphasized by Jose Rizal in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?
11. Which was NOT part of Jose Rizal‘s intentions in his December 15, 1896 manifesto?
12. Why did Jose Rizal issue a manifesto in December 15, 1896?
13. In his letters in December 30, 1896, to whom did Jose Rizal apologize for the pain he had caused
him/her?
14. What did Jose Rizal give Josephine Bracken before he was executed?
A. Alcohol burner
B. A book- ‗Imitation of Christ‘
C. The poem ‗Mi Ultimo Adios‘
D. A statuette of the sacred heart
16. Where was Jose Rizal secretly buried after he was executed?
17. Who gave the title ‗Mi Ultimo Adios‘ to Jose Rizal‘s last poem?
18. Which could be inferred from the following stanza of the ‗Mi Ultimo Adios‘? ―On the field of battle,
fighting with delirium, others give you their lives without doubts, without gloom. The site nought matters:
cypress, laurel or lily: gibbet or open field: combat or cruel martyrdom are equal if demanded by country
and home.‖
19. Who was Jose Rizal referring to in these lines: ―Farewell, sweet foreigner – my darling, my delight!
‖?
A. Leonor Rivera
B. The Philippines
C. Teodora Alonso
D. Josephine Bracken
20. What did Rizal mean in these lines: ―O lovely: how lovely: to fall that you may rise! To perish that
you may live! ...‖?