ECE 102 & Rizal – Answer Key with

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Question 1
Answer: Republic Act 1425 (Rizal Law)

Rationalization: RA 1425 requires the inclusion of Rizal’s life and works in the curriculum to
inspire patriotism and moral values among Filipino youth.

Question 2
Answer: Senator Claro M. Recto

Rationalization: Recto sponsored the bill that became the Rizal Law to strengthen
nationalism through Rizal’s works.

Question 3
Answer: President Ramon Magsaysay

Rationalization: Magsaysay signed RA 1425 into law on June 12, 1956, coinciding with
Independence Day.

Question 4
Answer: Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo

Rationalization: These novels expose social injustices under Spanish rule and cultivate civic
consciousness.

Question 5
Answer: To instill patriotism and nationalism

Rationalization: By studying Rizal’s life and works, students gain a deeper love for country
and national identity.

Question 6
Answer: Calamba, Laguna

Rationalization: Rizal was born on June 19, 1861, in Calamba, which greatly influenced his
childhood and later works.

Question 7
Answer: Francisco Mercado and Teodora Alonso
Rationalization: Rizal came from a middle-class family; his parents valued education, which
shaped his intellectual growth.

Question 8
Answer: 10 siblings

Rationalization: Rizal was the seventh child among eleven, growing up in a large, nurturing
family.

Question 9
Answer: Ateneo Municipal de Manila

Rationalization: Rizal excelled in Ateneo, showing brilliance and discipline in academics.

Question 10
Answer: Bachelor of Arts

Rationalization: He graduated with distinction in 1877 at the age of 16.

Question 11
Answer: Medicine

Rationalization: He studied Medicine at UST but transferred to Europe due to racial

Question 12
Answer: Universidad Central de Madrid

Rationalization: Rizal completed his Licentiate in Medicine here and pursued further studies
in Europe.

Question 13
Answer: Ophthalmology

Rationalization: He pursued ophthalmology to cure his mother’s failing eyesight.

Question 14
Answer: Noli Me Tangere

Rationalization: Published in 1887, it depicted Spanish abuses and the social cancer of the
Philippines.

Question 15
Answer: El Filibusterismo

Rationalization: Published in 1891, it was darker in tone and showed his frustrations with
reform attempts.
Question 16
Answer: Crisostomo Ibarra

Rationalization: Ibarra, modeled after Rizal himself, embodies the reformist ideals.

Question 17
Answer: Simoun

Rationalization: Simoun, the disguised Ibarra, represents revolution and vengeance.

Question 18
Answer: The suffering motherland

Rationalization: Sisa’s suffering mirrors the Philippines under colonial oppression.

Question 19
Answer: The Indolence of the Filipinos

Rationalization: Rizal argued that Filipinos are not naturally lazy, but oppressed by colonial
policies.

Question 20
Answer: The Philippines a Century Hence

Rationalization: He predicted the nation’s future and emphasized cultural and political
progress.

Question 21
Answer: Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte

Rationalization: Rizal lived in Dapitan from 1892 to 1896, practicing medicine, teaching, and
civic projects.

Question 22
Answer: Josephine Bracken

Rationalization: An Irish woman, she lived with Rizal in Dapitan until his martyrdom.

Question 23
Answer: December 30, 1896

Rationalization: Rizal was executed by firing squad in Bagumbayan (now Luneta), becoming
a national martyr.

Question 24
Answer: Bagumbayan (Luneta), Manila
Rationalization: His execution site is now Rizal Park, a symbol of national pride.

Question 25
Answer: Mi Último Adiós

Rationalization: A farewell poem expressing his patriotism and sacrifice for the nation.

Question 26
Answer: Principalia

Rationalization: The principalia were the educated, land-owning class who could vote and
hold local offices; Rizal’s family enjoyed social influence but still faced discrimination.

Question 27
Answer: His mother, Teodora Alonso

Rationalization: Rizal credited his mother as his earliest teacher in reading, prayers, and
moral values.

Question 28
Answer: Governor General Eulogio Despujol

Rationalization: Rizal was arrested and exiled after founding La Liga Filipina.

Question 29
Answer: La Liga Filipina

Rationalization: A civic society aiming for reforms, unity, and mutual protection among
Filipinos.

Question 30
Answer: Andres Bonifacio

Rationalization: Inspired by Rizal’s works, Bonifacio founded the Katipunan to pursue

Question 31
Answer: Universidad Central de Madrid

Rationalization: Rizal finished Licentiate in Medicine there in 1884.

Question 32
Answer: Propaganda Movement

Rationalization: The movement advocated peaceful reforms through writings and

Rationalization: The reformists’ mouthpiece for social, political, and economic issues in the
Philippines.

Question 34
Answer: Graciano López Jaena

Rationalization: López Jaena founded the paper, though later Marcelo H. del Pilar became
the main editor.

Question 35
Answer: Marcelo H. del Pilar

Rationalization: Del Pilar was a leading reformist and writer who collaborated with Rizal.

Question 36
Answer: Dr. Jose Maria Panganiban

Rationalization: Panganiban was a Bicolano propagandist whose works inspired patriotism.

Question 37
Answer: Marcelo H. del Pilar

Rationalization: His satirical work 'Dasalan at Tocsohan' criticized friars’ abuses.

Question 38
Answer: Ferdinand Blumentritt

Rationalization: Blumentritt, a scholar, maintained correspondence with Rizal until his

Question 39
Answer: Juan Luna

Rationalization: The famous painter and Rizal were both part of the expatriate Filipino
community in Europe.

Question 40
Answer: Juan Luna

Rationalization: Rizal praised Spoliarium as a symbol of Filipino suffering under Spain.

Question 41
Answer: Segunda Katigbak
Rationalization: Rizal’s youthful romance during his teenage years.

Question 42
Answer: Leonor Rivera

Rationalization: She was considered Rizal’s 'true love,' inspiring the character Maria Clara.

Question 43
Answer: O-Sei-San

Rationalization: Rizal met O-Sei-San in Japan, but chose his patriotic duty over staying with
her.

Question 44
Answer: Suzanne Jacoby

Rationalization: Rizal met her while staying in Belgium.

Question 45
Answer: Josephine Bracken

Rationalization: She lived with Rizal in Dapitan, often referred to as his wife.

Question 46
Answer: Laong Laan

Rationalization: Means 'ever ready,' symbolizing his dedication to reform.

Question 47
Answer: Dimasalang

Rationalization: It means 'untouchable,' reflecting his untiring spirit.

Question 48
Answer: To expose the social ills under Spanish rule

Rationalization: Rizal wanted to awaken the Filipino people about abuses and injustices.

Question 49
Answer: To show the failure of reforms and advocate stronger change

Rationalization: The novel expressed his disappointment with Spain’s refusal to heed
peaceful reforms.

Question 50
Answer: Rebellion, sedition, and conspiracy
Rationalization: The Spanish government accused him of instigating revolution through his
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