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LIFE AND WORKS OF RIZAL
1. What was the law that was passed to make as the Philippine National Hero?
A. RA 1267 B. RA 9262 C. Act 10173 D. RA 1425

2. This senator authored the Rizal Law on June 12, 1956.

A. CM Recto C. Carlos Quirino
B. Wenceslao Retana D. Rafael Palma

3. What was the institution that had the strong opposition of the enactment of Rizal
Law?
A. The Government C. Human Rights Advocate
B. Catholic Church D. Protestant Church

4. Who was the writer who was very critical with Rizal which made the latter
challenged him to have a fist fight?
A. Wenceslao Retana C. CM Recto
B. Carlos Quirino D. Rafael Palma

5. What is the complete name of Rizal?

A. Jose Protacio Alonzo Mercado
B. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado y Alonzo Realonda
C. Jose Alonzo Rizal y Realonda
D. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal Y Realonda

6. Who was the Chinese ancestor of Rizal?

A. Domingo Lam-co C. Domingo Sy
B. Domingo Caoco D. Domingo Lao

7. What is the etymology of the family name, Rizal?

A. Ricial B. Racial C. Rizan D. Rizian

8. She was the one who died last in Rizal Family. She was entrusted by Rizal with
his untitled poem.
A. Lucia B. Trinidad C. Conception D. Narcisa

9. She was the first heartbreak of Rizal?

A. Conception C. Leonor Rivera
B. Segunda Katigbak D. Olympia

10. They were the parents of Rizal?

A. Francisco and Josefa C. Francisco and Teodora
B. Francisco and Maria D. Francisco and Saturnina

11. Donya Teodora was considered to be Rizal’s first teacher. At what age did he learn the
alphabet?
A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

12. At 8, Rizal had his first poem. What was its title?
A. Kindiman C. Imno sa Talisay
B. Sa Aking mga Kababata D. Awit ng Manlalakbay

13. Who developed Rizal’s knowledge in Spanish Language?

A. Juancho B. Donya Teodora C. Justiniano D. Fidel

14. Rizal’s formal schooling started in .

A. Letran B. Ateneo C. Santo Tomas D. Colegio de San Juan
15. The following were the priests executed during Cavite Mutiny, EXCEPT:
A. Mariano Gomez B. Jose Maria C. Jose Burgos D. Jacinto Zamora

16. Who’s life was the reason of Donya Teodora’s conviction for two years?
A. Don Alberto B. Don Tiburcio C. Don Juancho D. Don Crisostomo

17. She was considered as the puppy love of Rizal.

A. Leonor Rivera C. Segunda Katigbak
B. Josephine Bracken D. Leonor Valenzuela

18. Which of the writings of Rizal which literally mean “The Philippine Youth”?
A. Por La Educacion Recibe Lustre La Patria
B. A La Juventad Filipina
C. A La Virgen Maria
D. Al Nino Jesus

19. Why did Rizal transfer from UST to another school?

A. He failed to attain high academic rank
B. He experienced adversities with the school administration
C. He didn’t like his course
D. He wanted to experience European life

20. Did Rizal’s whole family know about his plan of studying abroad?
A. Yes, his parents willingly supported his plan of studying abroad.
B. Yes, even his siblings gave him allowance.
C. No, he was the only one who knew his plan.
D. No, only Paciano, his brother, and Miguel, his brother-in-law, knew about it.

21. In what school did Rizal finish his medical course?

A. SS Salvadora C. Academy of San Carlos
B. Universidad Central de Madrid D. Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando

22. Which of the following was NOT the reason why Rizal deleted the chapter about Elias and
Salome?
A. Lack of funds
B. May mislead the intention of the novel
C. It’s his own love story
D. To save in the printing

23. Who was the savior of Rizal’s first novel?

A. Maximo Viola C. Ferdinand Blumentritt
B. Mariano Ponce D. Marcelo H. Del Pilar

24. In what Gospel was the first novel of Rizal inspired from?
A. John B. Luke C. Matthew D. Mark

25. Which of the following is NOT a theme of Noli Me Tangere?

A. The political and social condition of the Philippines
B. The faith of the Filipinos
C. The abuses of the Spanish Government
D. Wrong beliefs and lifestyle of Filipinos

26. He is the main protagonist in Noli Me tangere who was educated in Europe and whose
main
aim is to establish a school?
A. Crisostomo B. Rafael C. Fidel D. Kapitan Tiago

27. What were the last words of Rizal before his execution?
A. Mi Ultimo Adios C. Doloroso
B. Hasta Luego D. Consummatum est

28. To whom did Rizal dedicate his second novel?

A. Katipuneros B. His parents C. GomBurZa D. the Friars

29. Rizal and Bracken had a son, but did not survive. What was his name?
A. Francisco B. Antonio C. Solomon D. Juan
30. Before his execution, Rizal wrote a poem and placed it in a lamp so his sister could keep
it.
In what language such poem was written?
A. Filipino B. Spanish C. French D. English

31. During a classroom lesson, the Social Studies teacher asked why, despite more than 300
years of Spanish rule, majority of Filipinos could not speak Spanish. What could be a
possible reason for this?
A. Spanish, as an official language, was opposed by Filipinos.
B. The Filipinos in general were not interested to learn Spanish.
C. Spain outlawed the teaching and learning of Spanish by Filipinos.
D. The Spaniards did not propagate the Spanish language.

32. During much of the Spanish occupation, how were the natives of the Philippines called?
A. principalia B. indios C. insulares D. peninsulares

33. Rizal focused the “La Liga Filipina” to:

I. Unite the whole country.
II. Revolt against the Spaniards.
III. Fight violence and injustices.

A. II only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I and III only

34. The Filipino students are taught to emulate the young Jose Rizal, who was everything
listed below, EXCEPT _______.
A. motivated B. loner C. very observant D. reflective

35. What was Rizal’s greatest resentment during his student days that motivated him to work
harder?
A. unequal treatment of students by the Jesuits
B. use of Spanish as a medium of instruction
C. passivity of Filipino students
D. prevailing discrimination

36. Which work of Rizal was said to be an angry man’s personal debate on whether or not a
violent revolution would solve the Philippine crisis during the Spanish times?
A. Junto al Pasig B. Noli Me Tangere C. A la Juventud Filipina D. El Filibusterismo

37. Who was known as the Lakambini of the Katipunan?

A. Trinidad Rizal C. Gregoria de Jesus
B. Melchora Aquino D. Delfina Herbosa

38. Which of the following occurred first?

A. Cry of Balintawak C. trial and execution of Bonifacio
B. execution of Rizal at Bagumbayan D. proclamation of Philippine Independence at Cavite

39. Where did Rizal and Bonifacio not agree?

A. in the inclusion of women in the Katipunan
B. in how to win independence from Spain
C. in the manner of organizing the Katipunan
D. in their religious convictions

40. Who was the “boy general” that tried to delay American advances by making a last stand
at Pasong Tirad?
A. Antonio Luna B. Juan Luna C. Gregorio del Pilar D. Macario Sakay

41. For which are the Filipinos thankful for Julian Felipe?
A. the tune of the National Anthem C. the lyrics of the National Anthem
B. the making of the national flag D. the draft of the Malolos Constitution

42. Who was the great Filipino reformist known for his work, Fray Botod, which exposed the
ignorance, abuses, and immorality of a certain friar?
A. Apolinario Mabini C. Graciano Lopez-Jaena
B. Emilio Jacinto D. Marcelo H. del Pilar
43. Who was known for the parody of “Our Father” and the “Ten Commandments” in his
attempt to campaign against the abuses of the friars?
A. Antonio Luna C. Graciano Lopez-Jaena
B. Pedro Paterno D. Marcelo H. del Pilar

44. What replaced the tribute as a form of taxation in the Hispanic Philippine colony in 1884?
A. Donativo B. Santotum C. Diezmos prediales D. Cedula personal

45. How did the Hispanic conquest affect the physical features of the conquered native
Filipinos, especially in lowland regions?
A. Indian mestizos C. light-skinned, high-nosed mestizos
B. slit-eyed Chinitos D. Fil-Am half-breeds

46. In whose painting/s was slavery in the Philippines during the Spanish period clearly
depicted?
A. Antonio Luna B. Felix Hidalgo C. Juan Luna D. Jose Rizal

47. Which religious institution is the only living remnant of the Philippine Revolution of 1896
today?
A. Unitarian Church of the Philippines C. Philippine Independent Church
B. Roman Catholic Church D. United Church of the Philippines

48. Who was the second editor of La Solidaridad with the penname Dolores Manapat?
A. Graciano Lopez-Jaena C. Marcelo H. del Pilar
B. Jose Rizal D. Mariano Ponce

49. How many ships arrived to the Philippines from Mexico during the Galleon Trade?
A. two B. three C. one D. five

50. What is a non-debatable evidence left by Rizal proving his faith in God despite being
estranged from his religion?
A. El Filibusterismo B. Mi Ultimo Adios C. retraction paper D. Noli Me Tangere

51. What was the signal of the Philippine Rebellion against Spain?
A. Pact of Biak-na-Bato C. La Liga Filipina
B. Battle of San Juan del Monte D. Cry of Pugadlawin

52. Who were the rich landowners during the Spanish Era?
A. cabezas de barangay C. hacienderos
B. gobernadorcillo D. encomienderos

53. What was the goal of the Propaganda Movements for the Philippine colony as a province
of Spain?
A. reformation B. autonomy C. assimilation D. independence

54. What message was taken from Rizal’s La Indolencia del Filipino?
A. Rise in arms against Spain; don’t be lazy.
B. The rich natural resources and favorable climate encourage the Filipino get-by mentality.
C. The Filipino lack of unity will penalize them.
D. Study well. This is the only way to go up!

55. Who was the Filipino general assassinated by the Kawit Company at Cabanatuan, Nueva
Ecija in 1889?
A. Artemio Ricarte B. Antonio Luna C. Macario Sakay D. Gregorio del Pilar

56. The La Liga Filipina was founded to carry out among which of the following aims?
A. to discourage the revolutionary ideas and spread of Masonry
B. to work for the separation of the archipelagos from Spain
C. to assassinate abusive and tyrannical governors and friars
D. to unite the whole archipelago into one compact, vigorous and homogenous body

57. La Solidaridad is to the reformist while _______ is to the Katipunaros.

A. Bravos Indios B. Kalayaan C. Pahayagan D. The Decalogue
58. To whom did Rizal dedicate his first novel, Noli Me Tangere?
A. to his mother B. to the Spaniards C. to the Fatherland D. GOMBURZA

59. What was the oldest existing college for girls in the Philippines, founded in 1632?
A. College of Sta. Rosa C. College of Sta. Isabel
B. Assumption College D. College of La Concordia

60. What was the highest position occupied by the Filipinos during the Spanish period?
A. gobernadorcillo C. Governor-General
B. cabeza de barangay D. alcalde mayor

61. Who was the Spanish governor-general who ordered the deportation of Dr. Jose Rizal to
Dapitan?
A. Rafael Izquierdo B. Emilio Terrero C. Eulogio Despujol D. Primo de Rivera

62. What was a college song for Rizal’s young pupils in Dapitan?
A. Hymn to Talisay B. My Retreat C. a la Nacion D. Sa Mga Kababayan

63. The following documents were gathered by Spaniards during Rizal’s preliminary
investigation, except _______.
A. Speeches of Emilio Jacinto C. copy of Kundiman and Hymn to Talisay
B. Letters of Marcelo H. del Pilar D. Letters to Galicano Apacible

64. What case was charged against Rizal by the Spanish authorities?
A. rebellion B. forgery C. heresy D. filibuster

65. What was a book written by Kemphis, which was Rizal’s last gift to Josephine Bracken?
A. Mi Ultimo Adios C. Faith in God
B. Imitation of Christ D. Retraction

66. Who was the governor-general who approved Rizal’s application as volunteer physician to
Cuba?
A. Polavieja B. Blanco C. Carnicero D. Ochande

67. What was an anti-clerical novel of Eugene Sue which provided Rizal a model for his Noli
Me Tangere?
A. The Wandering Jew C. Spolarium
B. Uncle Tom’s Cabin D. Costumbres

68. Where was the second Spanish settlement proclaimed by Legazpi?

A. Bohol B. Panay C. Cebu D. Maynila

69. What was the earliest banking institutions, and at the same time a charitable institution?
A. Banco Trinidad B. Obras Pias C. La Independencia D. Banco Espanol Filipinos

70. Who made the popular FIlipino bamboo organ?

A. Panday Pira B. Diego Lerra C. Father Valderrama D. Hermano Pule

71. Who was the famous artist who made the illustrations for Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere under
the pen name “Juan Bulan.” Who was he?
A. Fernando Amorsolo C. Juan Luna
B. Ben Cab D. Felix Hidalgo

72. The real conquest of the Philippines by the Spaniards was achieved _______.
A. more by the sword than by the cross
B. more by the aid of the Filipinos helping the Spaniards
C. more by the cross than by the sword
D. none of the above

73. The famous “Great Triumvirate” of the Propaganda Movement was composed of _______.
A. Rizal, Jaena, del Pilar C. Rizal, Jaena, Panganiban
B. Rizal, Ponce, Luna D. none of the above
74. What was the name used by Jose Rizal going to Europe?
A. Jose Protacio Rizal C. Jose Mercado
B. Jose Rizal D. Jose Protacio Mercado Rizal

75. What literary piece made Jose Rizal won the first prize in Ateneo?
A. Consejo de los Dioses C. Junta Al Pasig
B. A La Juventud Filipina D. Sa Aking mga Kababata

76. In June 1869, Rizal was enrolled in a school in Binan, Laguna. Who was his first teacher
in school?
A. Maestro Lucas Padua C. Maestro Jose Bech
B. Maestro Justiniano Aquino-Cruz D. Maestro Leon Monroy

77. Immediately below are 4 statements about the Philippines during Rizal’s time. Which
statement is false?
A. The system of government was called frailocracy.
B. The Philippines was represented in the Spanish Cortes.
C. The big plantations were owned by religious organizations.
D. The justice system served the interests of the Spanish colonial government.

78. The character “Crisostomo Ibarra” is to Noli Me Tangere as the character “ “ is to

El Filibusterismo.
A. Elias B. Maria Clara C. Isagani D. Simoun

79. A year after Rizal’s execution, a friend of Rizal declared: “Not only is Rizal the most
prominent man of his own people but the greatest man the Malayan race has produced.”
Who was this friend of Rizal?
A. Ferdinand Blumentritt C. Antonio Ma. Regidor
B. Adolf Meyer D. Fernando Maria Guerrero

80. In 1884, Rizal delivered a speech in honor of two Filipinos who won the first and second
prizes in the National Exposition of Fine Arts in Madrid, Spain. These artists were:
A. Juan Luna and Manuel Hidalgo C. Antonio Luna and Manuel Hidalgo
B. Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo D. Antonio Luna and Felix Hidalgo

81. Which book inspired Rizal to write the “Noli Me Tangere?”

A. William Tell C. Uncle Tom’s Cabin
B. The Wandering Jew D. History of the French Revolution

82. 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 as the leaders of the 1872 Cavite Mutiny.
IV. They wrote propaganda materials that exposed the abuses of the friars.

A. I and III B. III and IV C. I and II D. II and III

83. Who are the principalias?

I. Filipinos who lived and studied in Europe.
II. Spaniards that were living in the Philippines.
III. Unchristianized natives and free from colonial rule.
V. Indios who held positions in the Spanish colonial government.

A. III and IV B. I and II C. I and IV D. II and III

84. Which statement on the term “Filipino” is NOT TRUE?

A. Originally, it was the name associated with Spaniards born in the Philippines or the creoles.
B. It is a term which the inhabitants of the Philippines gradually learned to equate with racial
quality, human dignity and love of country.
C. It is a term or label which gradually became associated with the ilustrados during Rizal’s
time.
D. It was a derogatory term for the native inhabitants as used by the Spaniards.
85. Who were the ilustrados?
A. Filipinos who held positions in the Spanish colonial government
B. Children of inter-marriages between Spaniards, Filipinos and Chinese.
C. Filipinos from middle class families who were able to study in Europe.
D. Spaniards who were born in Spain and occupy the highest social class.

86. Which event paved way for the influx of liberal ideas from Europe which is also influenced
by the emergence of Filipino consciousness?
A. 1872 Cavite Mutiny C. The Secularization Movement
B. Opening of the Suez Canal D. Emergence of Middle Class

87. What is the aim of secularization movement?

A. Transfer of authority over parishes from secular priests to the regular priests.
B. Transfer of authority over parishes from regular priests to the secular priests.
C. The use of indigenous language in church services.
D. Standing of Filipino priests to Europe to be educated.

88. Which describes the social conditions in Spain 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

A. I and II B. II and III C. II and IV D. I and III

89. 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 Spaniard.

A. II, III and IV B. I,III, and IV C. I, II and IV D. I, II, and III

90. The objective of the passage of Rizal Law in 1952 is to boost or rekindle the dwindling
sense of Filipino identity and nationalism. What was believed to have caused the shrinking
sense of Filipino identity and nationalism?
A. Strong American presence in the Philippines
B. Filipino’s divisive politics
C. Economic stagnation
D. Prevalence of poverty and corruption

91. What movement was established by Ilustrados which exposed the conditions of the
Philippines and demanded reforms from Spain?
A. Confiado de San Jose C. Circulo Hispano-Filipino
B. Katipunan D. Propaganda

92. Evaluate the following statements, and select the best one:
I. College students are required to read the unexpurgated versions of the Noli Me Tangere and
El Filibusterismo of the Rizal course.
II. Students whose faith could be damaged are exempted to take the Rizal course.

A. Both statements are true C. Statement II is true

B. Statement I is true D. Neither of the statements is true

93. Which is NOT an objective of Rizal Law?

A. Promote sense of nationalism. C. Develop civic conscience.
B. Promote intellectual development. D. Develop moral character.

94. What was the date of birth of Dr. Jose Rizal?

A. June 18, 1961 B. July 19, 1871 C. June 19, 1861 D. May 19, 1761

95. What is the Spanish name for Filipino native which the Filipinos resented?
A. Hudio B. Alferez C. Pinoy D. Indio
96. “Noli Me Tangere” is a Latin phrase which Rizal used as the title of one of his two novels.
What does it mean?
A. Touch me not C. Do not detain me
B. Marry me D. Do not dance with me

97. Governor General Terrero assigned a bodyguard to Rizal. And between them, a wonderful
friendship blossomed. Who was the bodyguard?
A. Lt. Jose Paterno De Gonzales C. Lt. Jose Taviel de Andrade
B. Lt. Pedro Guerrero D. Lt. Manuel de la Paz

98. What is the real name of O-Sei-San?

A. Sei-San B. Michiko San C. Sai-San Han D. Seiko Usui

99. Artificial sea-level waterway located in Egypt and connects Mediterrean Sea to Red Sea.
A. Galleon Trade B. Suez Canal C. Ports to world trade D. Main Stream

100. It was a worldview founded on ideas of freedom and equality.

A. Revolution B. Liberalism C. Conservation D. Capitalism

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