prelim

• What is the Rizal Law also known as?

  Republic Act 1425
• When was the Rizal Law approved?

  June 12, 1956
• Who authored the Rizal Law?

  Claro M. Recto
• Who co-authored the Rizal Law?

  Jose P. Laurel
• Who signed the Rizal Law?

  President Ramon Magsaysay
• What was the main requirement of the original Rizal Bill filed in 1956?

  Students must study Rizal's life and works
• What opposition did Senator Recto face regarding the Rizal Bill?

  Opposition from the Catholic Church
• What novels were mandated for reading under the Rizal Law?

  Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo
• What compromise was made to accommodate the Catholic Church's objections?

  Only college students could read unexpurgated versions
• What does RA 1425 mandate for educational institutions?

  Courses on Rizal's life and works
• What is the purpose of including Rizal's works in the curriculum?

  To inspire patriotism and nationalism
• What are the goals of the Rizal Law?

  • Rededicate youth to freedom and nationalism
  • Pay tribute to Jose Rizal's contributions
  • Inspire patriotism through Rizal's works
• What is required of schools regarding Rizal's novels?

  To keep copies of unexpurgated editions
• What is the role of the Board of National Education under the Rizal Law?

  To implement and enforce the law's provisions
• What is the exemption rule in the Rizal Law?

  Students can be exempted for religious beliefs
• How much funding was authorized for the Rizal Law's implementation?

  Three hundred thousand pesos
• What was the effect of the Rizal Law on educational institutions?

  It caused confusion between faith and nationalism
• What are the positive and negative effects of the Rizal Law?

  Positive Effects:

  • Nationalist reawakening
  • Awareness of Rizal's contributions

  
  

  Negative Effects:

  • Confusion between faith and nationalism
  • Perceived as a burden by students
• Why is it important for students to study Rizal?

  To understand freedom and nationalism ideals
• What historical context influenced Rizal's life?

  Over 300 years of Spanish colonial rule
• What was a significant factor in the failure of native uprisings against Spanish rule?

  Lack of unity and nationalism
• Who discovered the Philippines for Spain?

  Ferdinand Magellan
• When did Spain return to the Philippines after Magellan's expedition?

  1543
• Who was the first Governor General of the Philippines?

  Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
• What system did Legazpi establish in the Philippines?

  The Encomienda system
• What was the role of the Viceroy of Mexico in relation to the Philippines?

  Ruled the Philippines indirectly
• What powers did the Governor General hold?

  Chief executive and military commander
• What positions could Filipinos hold during the Spanish Colonial period?

  Gobernadorcillo and Cabeza de Barangay
• What was a requirement for Filipinos to hold certain positions?

  Must be educated and property owners
• How did the Spanish friars influence society?

  They controlled society and government
• What was the consequence for those opposing the church?

  Considered enemies of the government
• What was a significant issue with Spanish government officials?

  Excessive power led to weak governance
• What did the governor generals do to dissenters?

  Punished those unhappy with their administration
• What is the title of the head of the barrio government?

  Cabeza de Barangay
• What were the age and education requirements for Filipinos to hold certain positions?

  Must be 23 years old and educated
• What was the minimum property requirement for holding office?

  At least 500 pesos worth of property
• How did the Spanish Friars contribute to the colonization process?

  They had significant power and influence
• What was the relationship between regular priests and secular priests?

  Regular priests controlled parishes over secular priests
• What was the consequence of opposing the church during the Spanish colonial period?

  Considered an enemy of the government
• What were the effects of excessive power on governor generals?

  They became weak and undisciplined