GE109 Identification

Cards (47)

  • What degree did Rizal first enroll in at the University of Santo Tomas?
    Philosophy
  • Who advised Rizal to shift from Philosophy to Medicine at the University of Santo Tomas?
    Fr. Ramon Pablo
  • What was the main reason Rizal shifted to Medicine?
    His mother's impending blindness
  • Which university did Rizal attend in Spain?
    Universidad Central de Madrid
  • What two courses did Rizal enroll in at the Universidad Central de Madrid?
    Medicine and Philosophy and Letters
  • Where did Rizal study painting while waiting for his classes to start in Madrid?
    Academy of Fine Arts of San Fernando
  • What title did Rizal obtain upon completing his medical studies in Madrid?

    Licentiate in Medicine
  • Why couldn't Rizal present his thesis and obtain the title of Doctor of Medicine?
    Financial difficulties
  • At which event did Juan Luna and Felix Resurrecion Hidalgo win gold and silver medals respectively?
    1884 Madrid Exposition
  • What was the subject of Rizal's speech, "Brindis"?

    Celebrating Luna and Hidalgo's victories and challenging the Spanish regime
  • What did Rizal stress about genius in his Brindis speech?
    That genius knows no race
  • Which city did Rizal move to in order to specialize in ophthalmology after leaving Madrid?
    Paris
  • With which renowned ophthalmologist did Rizal work in Paris?
    Dr. Louis de Wecker
  • What historical paintings did Rizal model for in Juan Luna's studio?
    The Blood Compact and Death of Cleopatra
  • Why did Rizal leave Paris for Germany in 1886?
    Due to the high cost of living in Paris
  • Which city in Germany did Rizal arrive at and stay for six months?
    Heidelberg
  • What poem did Rizal write inspired by the Neckar River in Heidelberg?
    The Flower of Heidelberg
  • Who was the director of the Ateneo of Leitmeritz with whom Rizal corresponded after his vacation at Wilhelmsfeld?
    Ferdinand Blumentritt
  • What was the role of Maximo Viola in the publication of Rizal's first novel?
    He funded the publication of the first 2000 copies of "Noli Me Tangere"
  • What was the main purpose of Rizal in writing "Noli Me Tangere"?
    To picture the past and the realities in the Philippines and to stir Filipino patriotism
  • What does "Noli Me Tangere" translate to in English?
    Touch Me Not
  • Who did Maria Clara represent in Rizal's life?
    Leonor Rivera
  • Who did the character Pilosopo Tasyo symbolize in real life?
    Paciano Rizal
  • What did the character Elias represent in the novel?
    The Filipino masses
  • Which character symbolized the abusive leaders of the church and society in "Noli Me Tangere"?
    Padre Damaso
  • What action did Fr. Salvador Font take against "Noli Me Tangere"?
    Issued the official censure of the novel
  • During the paris exposition in 1889, he encouraged fellow expatriates to call themselves indios bravos for them to have a sense of national identity.
  • What novel by Pedro Paterno partly fulfilled Rizal's purpose of writing about Philippine culture?
    Ninay
  • Symbolized an affluent landlord with a social conscience as he was a person who belong to the high part of the society but had a heart of the poor
    Don Rafael Ibarra
  • A mother who would do everything for the sake of her children
    Sisa
  • Symbolized the abusive leaders of the church and society. He was envious, greedy and he would use his power to get what he wanted
    Padre Damaso
  • represented the subservient filipino to the authorities and thought of their welfare first.
    Kapitan Tiago
  • represented the filipinos who would give up their principles and identities as a filipino just to be part of the higher society. she symbolized the colonial mentality among some filipinos during rizal's time
    Doña Victorina
  • Which city did Rizal attend lectures on history and psychology in Germany?
    Leipzig
  • Which fairy tale author's works did Rizal translate for his nieces and nephews?
    Hans Christian Andersen
  • Who was the director of the eye clinic at the University of Heidelberg where Rizal perfected his ophthalmology techniques?
    Dr. Otto Becker
  • How did Rizal cope with financial difficulties while in Berlin?
    Pawned a diamond ring, sold books, and worked as a proofreader
  • Which poem did Rizal write expressing his longing for his native land?
    The Flower of Heidelberg
  • Who were the fellow Filipino  Rizal visited in paris in outside of his working hours?
    Felix Resurrection Hidalgo, Pardo de Tavera, and Juan Luna
  • A Filipina who prayed and joined church activities to hide her bad attitudes
    Doña Patrocino