PRELIM
1. What is the full name of Rizal?
a. Jose Paciano Rizal Mercado Y Realonda Alonzo
b. Jose Protacio Rizal Mercado Y Alonzo Realonda
c. Jose Mercado Paciano Y Realonda Alonzo Rizal
d. Jose Protacio Y Realonda Rizal Mercado Alonzo
2. It is also known as the Rizal Law.
a. R.A. 1425 b. R.A. 1524 c. R.A. 1544 d. R.A. 1254
3. Filipinos were discriminated during Spanish regime. What term did Spaniards use to refer to native
indigenous Filipinos?
a. Creollis
b. Indios
c. Insulares
d. Peninsulares
4. Which of the following proves that racial discrimination was rampant during the Spanish regime?
a. The existence of the term Indios, which degrades the status of Filipinos
b. The exaction of tribute to Filipinos, which brought poverty to many natives
c. The presence of social structure, which categorizes people according to status
d. The exploitation of Spaniards to Filipinos through Forced Labor, which made the Filipinos work but
paid unjustly
5. Which of the following analogy is CORRECT?
a. Peninsulares: Spanish-born::Mestizos:Half Breed
b. Mestizo:Indios::Criollos:Philippine-born Spaniards
c. Mestizos:Philippine-born Spaniards::Indios:Natives
d. Friars:Priests::Half Breed:Mestizos
6. Juana Chui lived during the Spanish regime. She was half Chinese-half Filipino. Which of the following
best describes her?
a. She’s a Mestizo.
b. She’s a Mestizo de Sangley.
c. She could become a Governor-General.
d. She’s a Peninsulares with a blood of Chinese.
7. This body helped the Spanish monarch manage the affairs of the colonies and govern the Philippines
through a centralized machinery.
a. Ministro de Ultramar
b. Alcaldes Mayores
c. Royal Audiencia
d. Alcaldes en Ordinarios
8. In present day, veto power is the power of the President to deny a bill. What is its equivalent during the
Spanish regime in Philippines?
a. Cumplase
b. Dernier cri
c. Falla
d. Rechazar
9. Which of the following arrangement of government officials during Spanish occupation follows an
ascending order?
I. Alcalde Mayor
II. Alcaldes en Ordinario
III. Cabeza de Barangay
IV.Gobernadorcillo
V. Governor-General
a. V, IV, I, II, III
b. V, I, II, IV, III
c. III, IV, II, I, V
d. III, II, I, IV, V
10. The appointment of incompetent officials was the main cause of weakness of the administrative
system. Which of the following statements manifest this to modern days in Philippines?
a. Teach the students the value of nationalism.
b. Conduct trainings for future administrative officers.
c. Select government officials wisely during elections.
d. Let the people appoint their mayor with high qualifications.
11. All of the following are reasons why Alcadias were considered the most corrupt branch of government,
EXCEPT:
a. They pocketed taxes from people.
b. They exacted more tributes.
c. They did not control business.
d. They monopolized provincial trade.
12. It was the highest position a Filipino could attain during Spanish regime.
a. Cabeza de Barangay
b. Gobernadorcillo
c. Alcalde Mayor
d. Alcaldes en Ordinario
13. In studying Rizal’s life, why is it necessary to study “Philippines during 19th century”?
a. To see the injustices and malpractices during 19th century
b. To serve as a basis for understanding Noli Me Tangere.
c. To fully understand Rizal’s thoughts in the context of 19th century’s life
d. Because social scientists marked the 19th century as the birth of modern life
14. Which of the following best explains why Filipinos were not allowed to study in educational institutions?
a. Filipinos had inferior intelligence.
b. They were more physically suitable for manual labor.
c. Friars were against the teaching of Spanish in the Philippines.
d. They might be inspired by the new ideas of freedom and independence.
15. Which of the following describes the Governor-General during 19th century?
a. He is appointed by Ministro de Ultramar
b. He is responsible for all government and religious activities
c. He is assisted by Lieutenant General
d. He is the head of central administration
16. In 1820, who led the petition criticizing the Dominican methods of instruction in UST, clamored for
better professors and demanded government control their University thru anonymous letters?
a. Felipe Agoncillo
b. Felipe Buencamino
c. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
d. Miguel de Benavidez
17. What was the effect of the feudalistic patterns brought by Spaniards to the Philippine societal structure?
a. Conquistadores were engaged to come to Philippines.
b. Poor became poorer and rich became wealthier.
c. It brought the existence of social classes.
d. Indios were abused by the Spaniards.
18. Which of the following is the main theme of To the Young Women of Malolos?
a. It shows how a woman should live
b. It highlights what a mother should possess.
c. It shows the duties of wives to their husbands and children.
d. Counsel on how young women should choose their lifetime partners.
19. What is the main theme of To The Filipino Youth?
a. Love of Motherland
b. Youth as the hope of nation
c. Love of native language
d. How youth should live their lives
20. Which of the following statements heavily supports the concept that a nation is “imagined”?
a. It is imagined because members cannot all know the members of the community.
b. It is imagined because a nation is built through extensive imagination.
c. It co-exists with other nations on the same plane.
d. It is not ruled by external power, thus there is independence.
21. Why is Rizal called polyglot?
a. Because he can speak multiple languages
b. Because he is an expert in multiple fields
c. Because he travelled many countries
d. Because he dated multiple women
22. Using a reformist point of view, which of the following questions must bear to your mind?
a. What changes do I want to see in my country?
b. How can I fight for the rights, freedom, and independence of people?
c. What ways can we do to separate our nation from the invaders?
d. How can we promote a sound relationship to Spaniards?
23. Section 2 of RA 1425 stipulates that “colleges and universities to keep in their libraries an adequate
number of copies of the original and unexpurgated editions of the Noli Me Tangere and El
Filibusterismo”. What do the underlined words mean?
a. It must be the summary of the literary pieces
b. Complete and containing all the original material; uncensored
c. Included in the list of approved books for required reading
d. Photocopied version of the original book and writings of Rizal
24. What is/are the major reason/s why there is a need to translate the writings of Rizal into English,
Filipino, and other major Philippine Languages?
a. Poverty-related restrictions
b. Academic purposes
c. Language barrier
d. Poverty and Language barrier
25. What brought about the birth of Filipino national consciousness during Rizal’s time?
a. Corruption
b. Humiliation
c. Superstition
d. Racial Discrimination
26. Which of the following binds together men of diverse classes and beliefs that unite them into one
people?
a. Nationhood
b. Nationalism
c. Patriotism
d. Equality
27. How is a propagandist different from a revolutionist?
a. The desire of making difference
b. Scope of his participation
c. Way of welcoming the colonizers
d. Manner of attaining objectives
28. Which of the following is TRUE about Paciano, the older brother of Rizal?
a. He was the leader of Cavite Mutiny.
b. He was also considered as National Hero.
c. He was the eldest among the 11 children of Don Francisco and Doña Teodora.
d. He became an instrument to awaken the mind of Rizal with all the injustices committed by the Friars
during their time.
29. What was the reaction of the Filipinos when the Spanish authorities banned the circulation, publication
and reading of the Noli Me Tangere?
a. They hated and cursed Rizal.
b. They believed on the allegations.
c. Everybody was afraid to read it.
d. They became more curious about the novel.
30. The nation is always conceived as a deep horizontal solidarity, regardless of the actual inequality and
exploitation because:
a. It is imagined as a group.
b. It is imagined as a community.
c. It is imagined as a Christians.
d. It is imagined as a universal religion.
31. What was the importance of Suez Canal during 19th century?
a. It improved agricultural industry.
b. It made the transportation easier for Spanish trading
c. It catered colonization of other countries in an easy way
d. It brought better communication with other countries
32. The Galleon Trade is also known as ______________
a. Manila-Acapulco Trade
b. Manila-Spain Trade
c. Manila-China Trade
d. Manila-Britain Trade
33. What happened to Philippines when it was opened to World Trade?
a. A new group of middle class emerged.
b. Filipinos became subject to slavery.
c. Filipinos thought of plans for economic adjustment.
d. Filipinos became obedient and polite to the Spaniards.
34. The constructions of better transportation and communication in the 19th century paved way to:
a. Political stability
b. Emergence of intellectuals
c. Economic development
d. Enlightenment
35. The 19th century stands out in Europe and in the United States due to following reasons, EXCEPT:
a. Time of Industrial Revolution
b. Static and creative age
c. Period of concepts such as democracy
d. Revolutionary changes in technology
36. Even before the Spaniards came, our ancestors had developed religious and social norms but were
easily conquered due to _________________.
a. the absence of leadership
b. the lack of awareness
c. scarcity of resources
d. lack of sense of national identity
37. The main cause of the weakness of the educational system in the 19th century Philippines is the
_______________.
a. disregard of civil rights
b. appointment of incompetent officials
c. the union of the church and state
d. dominant control of friars
38. Which of the following is in the lowest rank?
a. Chino infiel
b. Indio
c. Principalia
d. Mestizo
39. The 19th century is described as dynamic and creative because:
a. It was the time for change and progress.
b. It triggered revolutionary changes in Spain.
c. Industrialism, nationalism, and democracy gained ascendancy.
d. It enabled man to achieve greater heights.
40. “When I was four years old, I lost my little sister, and then for the first time I shed tears caused by love
and grief.”
Rizal wrote the line above from his memoir. He is referring to whom?
a. Concepcion
b. Maria
c. Saturnina
d. Trinidad
41. It is a system of government which allows people to exercise power.
a. Feudalism
b. Democracy
c. Totalitarian
d. Communism
42. Why do most Filipinos remain victims of forced labor?
a. They were easily manipulated due to “utang na loob”
b. They were not well-informed about the worker’s rights.
c. They were incapable of determining what is right and wrong.
d. They were not motivated to accept such practice because of poverty.
43. The biography of Dr. Jose Rizal must be appreciated because heroes are products of _____.
a. family background
b. the times they lived
c. their parent’s customs and practices
d. their environment and conditions prevalent at their time
44. He secured an agreement with the Ottoman Governor of Egypt to develop the construction of Suez
Canal.
a. Ferdinand Basco
b. Ferdinand de Lesseps
c. Ferdinand Vianna
d. Ferdinand Blumentritt
45. Where did most of the Filipino ilustrados get their education?
a. Mexico
b. China
c. Spain
d. Japan
46. What event gave birth to national rebellion?
a. Cavite Mutiny
b. GOMBURZA Execution
c. Rizal’s Execution
d. Propaganda Movement
47. Educational Reform Decree of 1863 ordered the establishment of _______________.
a. schools for wealthy indios
b. new curriculum
c. schools exclusive for boys
d. free primary schools
48. Which of the following is NOT part of the reforms by the Propaganda Movement?
a. The freedom of assembly and expression
b. The secularization of Philippine parishes
c. The assimilation of Philippines as province of Spain
d. The use of radical means to gain complete independence from Spain
49. Known as “Conde Filipino”, he is the first man to name himself a Filipino in a nationalist sense.
a. Pedro Pelaez
b. Luis Varela
c. Andres Novales
d. Rufino Collantes
50. Which of the following is NOT true about the creoles in the 19th century?
a. They were the original Filipinos.
b. They belong to the middle class in the society.
c. They started the of ideology of Filipino nationalism.
d. They were hacienda owners who later occupied government positions.
51. He is the first liberal governor-general of the Philippines.
a. Ramon Blanco
b. Carlos Ma. De la Torre
c. Felix Berenguer de Marquina
d. Narciso Claveria
52. All of the following are true about the meaning of nation according to Benedict Anderson, EXCEPT one:
a. It is imagined because members cannot all know each other.
b. It is limited because nations can encompass all of mankind
c. It is sovereign because nations came into being during Enlightenment and strive for freedom
d. It is community because a nation is conceived as a horizontal comradeship of equals
53. Which of the following is NOT an aftermath of GOMBURZA’s martyrdom?
a. National consciousness emerged.
b. Regional hostilities were set aside.
c. Filipinos developed fear of the Spaniards.
d. Future patriots dedicated their fight in their memory.
54. Which of the following is NOT a reason why Republic Act 1425 is mandated to be included in the
curricula of all schools, colleges and universities, public or private?
a. to accolade our national hero for devoting himself shaping the Filipino character
b. to foster the development of moral character and personal discipline
c. to withdraw from the minds of the youth the ideals of freedom and nationalism
d. to rekindle the sense of freedom and nationalism
55. Zander is a 1st year college student who wants to learn more about our national hero Jose Rizal. As his
senior, what attributes and contributions of Rizal will you say to Zander?
a. Jose Rizal called for peaceful reforms of Spain's colonial rule in the Philippines through his literary
works especially Noli Me Tangere and El filibustirismo
b. Jose Rizal called for equal treatment of Filipinos, limiting the power of Spanish friars and
representation for the Philippines in the Spanish Cortes.
c. Jose Rizal formed a progressive organization called the La Liga Filipina, a secret civic movement
advocated social reforms through illegal means.
d. Jose Rizal’s animosity and rancor are greatly remembered and recognized by the Filipino people.
56. The content of Rizal law is very essential for students to remember. Which of the following is/are true
about its content?
a. Section 1 of the law mandates the students to read the two greatest novels of Rizal.
b. Section 3 orders the Board of National Education to publish the works in English and Tagalog only
as these two are the main language in the Philippines.
c. Section 2 mandates the schools to have adequate number of copies of his literary works in their
libraries.
d. Section 4 permits discussion of religious doctrines by persons engaged in any public school.
57. Which of the following is true of the Rizal law?
a. Ralph Recto authored the law.
b. Jose P. Laurel mandates all schools to study Rizal.
c. Ramon Magsaysay signed the law on June 12, 1956.
d. Fidel V. Ramos signed and took effect the law.
58. Juan Dela Cruz, resident of San Roque was seen betting in a cockfight in their town in the 30th day of
December. What law was violated by Mr. Dela Cruz?
a. RA 1425 c. RA 345
b. RA 229 d. RA 9272
59. This triggered the Spaniards to let Rizal be exiled to Dapitan
a. His two novels
b. His membership in Katipunan
c. His radical writing called Makamisa
d. The formation of La Liga Filipina
60. The death of Rizal is said to be a turning point to the nationalistic hopes of Filipinos. Which of the
following statements supports this statement?
a. It was a signal to the La Liga Filipina to raise up arms against the Spaniards and begin the
revolution.
b. It crystalized the motives of the Katipunan to raise their arms against the Spaniards and begin
with the revolution.
c. It is a realization to the elite that they were excused to the wrong doings of Spaniards as Jose
Rizal was an Indio.
d. It is called the “New Beginning” because the National Hero died and doubted themselves if they
can still achieve Independence.
61. All of the following statements happened AFTER the death of Rizal. Which doesn’t belong?
a. Emilio Aguinaldo gave the first decree to declare December 30 as "national day of mourning".
b. The three martyr priests, GomBurZa, were executed through garrotte.
c. The formation of Biak-Na-Bato Republic.
d. Educational Decree of 1893 ordered the establishment of primary of school.
62. The statements below are true, EXCEPT:
a. R.A 1425 is an act to include in the curricula of all public and private schools, colleges and
universities courses on the life, works and writings of Jose Rizal.
b. R.A 229 pertains an act to create a committee to take charge of the proper celebration of Rizal
day in every municipality and chartered city, and for other purposes.
c. Memorandum order no. 247 directing the secretary of education, culture and sports and the
chairman of the commission on higher education to fully implement republic act no. 1425
d. Memorandum order no. 247 directs the chairman of commission on higher education to fully
implement the Republic Act. 229
63. This event triggered the Filipinos to start a revolution in 1896.
a. Cry of Pugad Lawin
b. Death of Rizal
c. Execution of Bonifacio
d. Publication of El Filibusterismo
I. CATEGORIZATION (10 x 1 = 10 points)
Instructions: Study the following statements and categorize them which cause of awakening of Filipinos’
National Consciousness it belongs. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
64. It facilitated the importation of books, magazines and newspapers with liberal ideas from Europe and
America.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
65. This resulted to the rise of a new social class referred to as “Middle Class” or the “Illustrados”.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
66. The greatest achievement was the peaceful solution to the land problem in Cavite.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
67. Printed books, newspapers, and treatises were made available to the natives.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
68. This made transportation easier, making the transfer of goods and ideas better and faster.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
69. The writings of Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire, Locke, and Jefferson were the inspiration of Filipino
propagandists.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
70. Male children sent to study abroad.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
71. The implementation of Educational Decree of 1863 and the Moret Law.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
72. This stimulated the economic activities in the country which brought prosperity to some of the Filipinos.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
73. This encouraged the Illustrados led by Rizal to pursue higher studies abroad.
a. Opening of the Philippines to world trade
b. Influx of Liberal Ideas
c. The Rise of the Middle Class
d. Opening of Suez Canal
e. Liberal Regime of Carlos Ma. Dela Torre
II. ANALOGY (10 x 1 = 10 points)
Instructions: Each item shows a comparison of two (2) concepts. Study the similarity of said concepts to
determine what is asked. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
74. To the Filipino youth: ______:: Hymn to labor:______
a. Spanish::Tagalog
b. English::Spanish
c. Letter:: Poem
d. Poem::Short Story
75. Noli Me Tangere:_________::_________:GOMBURZA
a. El Filibusterismo::Priests
b. Novel::Martyrs
c. Philippines:: El Filibusterismo
d. Touch Me Not::Gomez, Burgos, Zamora
76. Ateneo Municipal de Manila:_________::University of Santo Tomas:_________
a. Philosophy of Letter::Expert Surveyor
b. Expert surveyor::Medicine
c. Dominicans::Jesuits
d. Jesuits::Augustinians
77. Noli Me Tangere:________:: El Filibusterismo:________
a. Spanish::Tagalog
b. Prequel::Sequel
c. Sequel::Prequel
d. Tagalog:::Spanish
78. Rizal:_________::Bonifacio:___________
a. Reform:::Revolution
b. Revolution::Reform
c. Fighter::Writer
d. Pen::Revolution
79. ____________:Social Contract:: Thomas Paine:________
a. John Locke:: Jean Jacques Rousseau
b. Jean Jacques Rousseau:: Common Sense
c. Two Treatises of Government:: John Locke
d. Jean Jacques Rousseau:: John Locke
80. Memorandum Order No. 247:_________::___________:RA 1425
a. Rizal Day::Rizal Law
b. Fidel Ramos::Claro M. Recto
c. Ramon Magsaysay:: Mona D. Valismo
d. Mona D. Valismo::Claro M. Recto
81. Alcalde Mayor:_________:: Gobernadorcillo__________
a. Governor::Town
b. Province::Town
c. Town Mayor::Governor
d. Ayuntamiento:: Alcaldias
82. Apex:______::Middle Class:_________
a. Peninsulares::Friars
b. Criollos::Mestizos
c. Friars::Favored natives
d. Mestizos::Favored natives
83. Noli Me Tangere:_________::El Filibusterismo:_________
a. Touch Me Not::The Reign of Greed
b. The Reign of Greed::Touch Me Not
c. Do Not Touch Me::The Filibusters
d. Touch Me Not::The Filibuster
III. MORSE TYPE (17 x 1 = 17 points)
Instructions: Study the following statements below. Choose:
A- if statement A is TRUE and statement B is FALSE;
B- if statement A is FALSE and statement B is TRUE ;
C- if both statements are TRUE; or
D- if both statements are FALSE;
84. A- Rizal Law requires the implementation of the Rizal course as a requirement for graduation in all
non-degree and degree courses in the primary education
B- Rizal law aims to develop understanding and appreciation of the qualities, behavior, and
character of Rizal and thus supress the development of character and personal discipline.
85. A- In an imagined community the members of smallest nation will know most their fellow-members,
meet them, or even hear of them.
B- Sovereign means that it reliant, ruled by an outside or by a higher power.
86. A- Natives organized groups and continued to engage in bloody battles to acquire reforms and
democracy.
B- Rizal’s writings made a huge impact on the minds of the native who wished to be barred from
the abuses of the Spaniards.
87. A- Full-blooded Spaniards born in the colonies are called Insulares.
B- Full-blooded Spaniards born abroad are called Peninsulares
88. A- At 18, Rizal wrote to the Filipino Youth which stresses the ills of the Philippine Society during the
Spanish regime.
B- Rizal won the first prize and was rewarded with a feather-shaped silver pen and a diploma for
his work A la juventud Filipina.
89. A- Rizal advises women to educate themselves, protect their dignity and honor, and live with good
manners – setting up as a role model.
B- The Young Women of Malolos reflects his inheritance and issues reminders to Filipino women.
In his letter, he addresses all kinds of Filipino women – mothers, wives, and even the single
women.
90. A- Hymn to Labor is originally written in Tagalog, Imno sa Paggawa.
B- Touch me not is sequel of The reign of the Greed.
91. A- With the opening of the Philippines to world trade, European ideas freely penetrated the country
in form of printed books, newspapers, and treatises made available to the natives as they
participated in the process of exchange of goods and products.
B- The middle class or the Illustrado family sent members of their family particularly female children
to study abroad
92. A- Jose Rizal is 7th child of Domingo Lamco.
B- Rizal also took up a preparatory course on law at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), But
when he learned that his mother was going blind, he decided to switch to medicine.
93. A- The authorities banned Filipinos from reading the controversial books.
B- Spanish Authorities exiled Rizal ion Dapitan and this stopped him to make social reforms.
94. A- Rizal met his first teacher in UST.
B- Rizal was exiled in Bagumbayan.
95. A- The first time Rizal shed in tears caused by love and grief was because of Josephine
Bracken.
B- Teodora Alonso taught Rizal to value hard-earned money and better yet, the importance of thrift
and of denying oneself, and saving part of one’s earnings as insurance against the vagaries of
life
96. A- Rizal is a political activist
B- Teodora Alonso was arrested because she was charged conspiring to poison to a relative.
97. A- At the age of three, Rizal already learned English alphabet.
B- Paciano was able to send Rizal to Europe for studies.
98. A- The continuous movement of people made tax collection easier during the time of Chinese
mestizos.
B- In order to mitigate tax concerns, Governor-General Narciso Claveria urged the people in the
colony to adopt surnames.
99. A- One impact of Chinese Mestizos in the Philippines was the need of more literate population.
B- The demand of more literate population required all towns to set up Tertiary schools to teach the
population how to read and write
100. A- Josefa Mercado is the most educated among the sisters of Rizal.
B- Rizal was born in Biňan, Laguna.
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MIDTERM
1. What was the motto of La Liga Filipina?
Amor y Esperanza
Libertad Paz Esperanza
One Nation, One Identity
Unus Instar Omnium
2. Which of the following is NOT TRUE of Asociacion Hispano-Filipino?
It ended because of lack of funds.
It ended because of the change of Spanish government.
It was headed by Jose Rizal.
The Asociacion drew up petitions instituting reforms.
3. Which of the following comprehensively describes the Revolucion?
It was a masonic lodge based in Madrid founded by Lopez Jaena.
It was the first masonic lodge founded by Marcelo del Pilar
It was the first masonic lodge in Barcelona founded by Lopez Jaena.
It was the first masonic lodge in the Philippines founded by Pedro Serrano Laktaw.
4. Which of the following best states the main purpose of a pseudonym?
To add literary style to the newspaper
To conceal the identity of the author
To disclose the anonymity of the writer
To provide a clue to the true writer
5. Which of the following happened first?
Rizal and Viola visited Blumentritt’s hometown in Leitmeritz.
Rizal became the master mason at the Lodge Solidaridad.
Rizal moved to Heidelberg after finishing his service with Dr. Weckert.
Rizal obtained the degree Licenciado en Filosofia y Letras.
6. There were Glorious Trinity of Propaganda movement. Who among the following was NOT part of it?
Graciano Lopez-Jaena
Jose Rizal
Marcelo H. del Pilar
Mariano Ponce
7. What was the primary purpose of Sucesos de Las Islas Filipinas?
To cover the customs, etiquette, and beliefs of the Filipinos
To discuss the successes of the Spaniards in propagating the Christianity
To illustrate the Philippine Islands during colonization era
To record events in the Spanish Philippines colonial period
8. What event triggered the Spaniards to arrest Rizal resulting to his deportation in Dapitan?
His membership in La Solidaridad
His publication of Noli Me Tangere
The establishment of La Solidaridad
The formation of La Liga Filipina
9. Did the Propaganda Movement succeed?
No, because most of the propagandists focused on women.
No, because they did not achieve their purposes.
Yes, because Governor de la Torre advocated liberal ideas.
Yes, because the Spaniards provided laws that were pro-Filipinos.
10. Which of the following binds together men of diverse classes and beliefs that unite them into one people?
Equality
Nationalism
Nationhood
Patriotism
11. Using a reformist point of view, which of the following questions must you bear in mind?
How can I fight for the rights, freedom, and independence of people?
How can we promote a sound relationship to Spaniards?
What changes do I want to see in my country?
What ways can we do to separate our nation from the invaders?
12. Which of the following best describes the Propaganda movement?
Imperialistic organization
Movement of writers
Peaceful campaign
Radical movement
13. Which of the following words best associate to Marcelo H. del Pilar?
Illustrado, Painter, Laon-Laan
Plaridel, Orator, Painter
Reformist, Orator, Writer
Vocal, Leader,Lawyer
14. Who was the author of Fray Botod and was dubbed as the “Prince of Filipino Orators”?
Felix Resureccion Hidalgo
Graciano Lopez Jaena
Jose Rizal
Marcelo H. del Pilar
15. How did Rizal react when Fr. Jose Rodriguez wrote a pamphlet against Noli?
He concealed the ignorance of the priest in La Vision de Fr. Rodriguez.
He did not react at all.
He published the Caigat Cayo to reveal his ignorance.
He wrote a counterattack pamphlet against him.
16. After accused of being a spy, how did Rizal convince the Police chief to remain in Germany?
He impressed him through his charisma and by speaking in German language.
He explained his ultimate purpose which was to write and publish a book.
He explained that he was just a student of University of Madrid.
He, along with Viola, paid the police officer to bribe him.
17. Which of the following symbols from the Noli cover page symbolizes the arrogance of those in authority?
Helmet
Sunflower
Hairy legs
Burning torch
18. Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
Bay leaves
Bamboo stalk
Chain and whip
Helmet
19. Which of the following shows the Streisand effect and its relation to Noli Me Tangere?
The ban of Noli made more Filipinos much more interested about the book.
The exposure of friar’s injustices resulted to many reactions.
The ban of Noli angered the Filipinos and resulted to revolution.
The Spanish government suspected Rizal as a spy when he wrote Noli.
20. Which of the following DOES NOT belong in the parlance of the themes of Noli Me Tangere?
Noli Me Tangere aimed to redeem the country from cruelty by showing different aspects of gaining
independence.
Noli Me Tangere displayed obedience to one’s family.
Noli Me Tangere presented characters having colonial mentality.
Noli Me Tangere suggested that Filipinos should have a uniform means in achieving independence.
21. Who among the following best shows the character of Crisostomo Ibarra?
Leila is well-educated who aims to have a great family and aims to be a lawyer helping those who are
deprived.
Raymundo is a hardworking student who dreams to uplift his family from poverty.
Domingo seeks for his growth by working in the Provincial Capitol after graduating with flying colors.
Arturo works in the Congress to be the representative of his district making resolutions for their
betterment.
22. Which statement best pertains about the family background of Maria Clara?
Her mother left her in the hospital after she was born.
She betrayed his father by refusing to marry Linares.
She is a product of scandalous relationship.
She is the daughter of Kapitan Tiago.
23. He is a corrupt Spanish priest who masterminded the death of Rafael Ibarra.
Kapitan Tiago
Lt. Guevara
Padre Damaso
Padre Salvi
24. Dona Victorina syndrome is very evident in our country. What do you think is the best implication of this?
Filipinos having colonial mentality are ashamed of their own identity and think of our culture as inferior.
Millennials are fond of Korean dramas/outfits/language.
Filipinos are arrogant because of their own success.
Some unqualified applicants are hired because of nepotism.
25. Which statement is true about Elias?
He has affluent life with her twin sister.
He has the same principles in all aspects.
He prefers revolutionary way of achieving independence.
He trusts human judgment instead of God.
26. Noli Me Tangere is a clear depiction of the Philippines during the Spanish regime. The following statements
are true about the novel EXCEPT?
One of the most powerful mechanisms to spread awareness on the social cancer and retreat
independence.
Jose Rizal used various themes to convey the messages of the novel.
Jose Rizal derived the title from the bible.
Noli reflected the lives of people living in the complicated world of colonial Philippines.
27. She is associated to the motherland who was suffering with the loss of her children?
Sisa
Dona Victorina
Maria Clara
Dona Consolacion
28. After being successful in his studies, Ibarra returned to the Philippines. Which of the following happened
first after his return?
His father prepared a homecoming gathering for the illustrado.
He learned about the ills that plagued his town as well as the abuses of the friars.
He persevered to fulfill the plan of building a school in San Diego
He was saved by Elias during an incident where he was almost killed.
29. How should a teacher inculcate the themes of Noli Me Tangere in a classroom setting to create a healthy
discussion in the best way?
Task the student to conduct role play where they can choose scenarios that will show the themes of the
novel.
Provide a time where student can learn their basic rights and freedom and how to view others opinions.
Task the students to conduct diorama where they can choose what scenarios they want.
Conduct an open forum where students are restricted to articulate their opinions in preserving the
values we learn from the novel.
30. Identify the character being described in the sentence.
“He represents the revolutionaries who supported bloody revolts against Spaniards”
Crisostomo Ibarra
Elias
Linares
Rafael Ibarra
31. Identify the character being described in the sentence.
“He symbolizes the innocence who were accused of the crimes they didn’t commit”
Basilio
Crispin
Maria Clara
Sisa
32. Identify the character being described in the sentence.
“He oppressed his countrymen in exchange of influences and becoming reach”
Kapitan Tiago
Padre Damaso
Padre Salvi
Padre Sibila
33. How did Maria Clara show faithfulness in the novel?
She remains true to her love for Crisostomo Ibarra by not submitting herself even though she was
engaged to a Spaniard.
She remains true to her love for Crisostomo Ibarra by not submitting herself even though she was
engaged to another Filipino.
She followed his father in his desire for her.
She prefers to become a nun.
34. Officials who abused their powers were one of the themes of the novel. In this day of age, how does this
apply in schools or universities?
Bullying
Extra judicial killing
Nepotism
Corruption
35. All of the following are true about Rizal’s first trip, EXCEPT:
He used the name Jose Rizal.
He boarded the ship Salvadora bound to Spain.
He made his trip secretly from his parents.
He aimed to finish his degree in Medicine.
36. As a keen observer, Rizal made descriptions about each place he stopped by while on his way to Europe.
Which of the following is NOT true?
Naples: Panoramic beauty
Point de Galle: Sleepy port
Port of Aden: Cold city
Port Said: Multicultural city
37. “of all loves…is the greatest, the most heroic and the most disinterested. The most powerful force behind
the most sublime actions”
The above passage is an excerpt from Rizal’s essay, El Amor Patrio. What kind of love did he refer to?
Love of Country
Love of Nature
Love of God
Love of Fellowmen
38. One of the lessons that Rizal’s mother taught him is the importance of thrift and denying one’s self. Which of
the following situations is related to this value?
He had friends who helped him financially.
He preferred spending his time reading books in libraries.
He took baths less frequently than not to cut his costs.
He was addicted to gambling during his stay in Europe.
39. The following are the reasons why Rizal joined the Freemasonry. Which is NOT true?
He sympathized with them as he was also excommunicated by the Church.
He admired the way they scrutinized and criticized the Friars.
He wanted to secure their aid against the abusive friars in the Philippines.
He believed that religion should be accepted only by the light of reason.
40. Which of the following is NOT considered as the source of Rizal’s idea for writing the novels, Noli Me
Tangere and El Filibusterismo?
Caldos' Doña Perfecta
Dumas’ Count of Monte Cristo
Stowe 's Uncle Tom's Cabin
Sue’s The Wandering Jew
41. The following are events that happened during the travels of Rizal in Europe. Arrange them in
chronological order.
I. He was conferred the Degree of Licentiate in Medicine.
II. He worked as an assistant to French ophthalmologist, Dr. Wecker, in Paris.
III. He joined the Freemasonry through Acacia Lodge
IV. Rizal landed in Barcelona
IV, III, I, II
IV, I, III, II
I, III, IV, II
I, IV, II, III
42. In Berlin, Rizal was not a mere student or a curious tourist. Which of the following is NOT the reason why
he lived in this famous city?
To finish his novel, El Filibusterismo
To further his studies in sciences and languages
To gain further knowledge in ophthalmology
To observe the conditions of German nation
43. When Rizal delivered his speech in honor of Luna and Hidalgo’s triumph in painting, he emphasized the
phrase, “genius is not the monopoly of any race.” What does this imply?
Everyone’s talent should be recognized regardless of origin.
Filipinos are born to be intelligent and talented.
Genius is exclusive to a particular group.
Talent and intelligence are dependent to race.
44. All of the following changed Rizal’s negative impression towards Barcelona, EXCEPT:
The trust of people towards their administrators.
The prevalence of freedom and liberalism in the city
The good qualities of residents
The open-heartedness and hospitality of people
45. Which poem of Rizal reflected his emotional sentiments even though it was hard for him to find an
inspiration when being told to write?
They Ask Me for Verses
Love of Country
To the Filipino Youth
Hymn to Labor
46. Rizal was able to obtain the licentiate in Medicine but not the doctorate at the Universidad Central de la
Madrid. Why was it not conferred to him?
His failure to pay the fee for the presentation and defense of his thesis
The difficulty of recognition in a foreign country
His rigid schedule and extra-curricular activities
His failing grade in the medical examination for the course
47. He is known as the man who saved Noli Me Tangere. He offered to help get the novel published when
Rizal suffered financially.
Eusebio Corominas
Ferdinand Blumentritt
Maximo Viola
Valentin Ventura
48. In Universidad Central de la Madrid, Rizal was drawn to Dr. Miguel Morayta for he was a champion of the
freedom and self-determination of all peoples. Which of the following beliefs corresponds to this?
Anarchism
Conservatism
Liberalism
Socialism
49. Why was the Noli Me Tangere considered as the historical novel of Rizal?
It revolved around the story of the Filipinos especially the events during the Spanish era.
It was the first novel published outside the Philippines.
It was one of a kind literary masterpiece written by a Filipino.
It contained history of other countries which in turn became the basis of reforms in the Philippines.
50. Where did most of the Filipino Illustrados get their education?
America
Brussels
Germany
Spain
51. To conduct revolt with success, one should possess the following, EXCEPT-
Education
Purity
Talent
Wealth
52. Which of the following is considered as an aim of Propaganda movement?
Adaptation of polo y servicios and bandala systems
Creation of Catholic Schools headed by the friars
Legalization of Spanish equality
Secularization of the clergy
53. What is the basic difference between a propagandist and a revolutionary?
Scope of the members’ participation
The desire of making difference
The means used to welcome the colonizers
The way members conceptualize objectives
54. Rizal wrote a love poem to the lady below with her initials as the part of the title. Who is she?
Consuelo Ortiga
Josephine Bracken
Leonor Rivera
Segunda Katigbak
55. Which of the following BEST describes the painting Spoliarium?
It is a Latin word referring to the basement of the Roman Colosseum
It portrayed the bodies of deceased Roman gladiators being carried out of the bowels of the Coliseum
It portrayed the bodies of Greek gladiators being dump in the secret rooms of Coliseum.
It was painted by Antonio Luna and won first prize
56. According to his biographers, why did Jose Rizal choose Spanish as the language to use in Noli instead of
French?
Spanish could reach out his countrymen
French was most widely used language in Europe
French is the language of intellectuals in Europe
Spanish is the language of intellectuals in Europe
57. What was the role of Jose Basa in the Noli Me Tangere?
He was the smuggler who spread the novel to the Philippines
He ridiculed the content of Noli Me Tangere
He is the owner of the printing press where Noli was published
He donated an amount of money for the publication of Noli
58. What is the name of the printing press found by Maximo and Rizal as the cheapest?
Berliner Action-Buchdruckrei-Gesselschaft
Berliner Buchdruckrei-Action-Gesselschaft
Berliner Buchdruckrei-Gesselschaft- Action
Berliner Gesselschaft- Action-Buchdruckrei
59. All of the following are purposes of La Solidaridad, EXCEPT-
To wage war against the Spaniards
To support just and lawful aspirations in the country
To fulfill patriotic duty in the defense of democracy in the country
To expose fearlessly and dispassionately the disease of corrupt societies
60. Arrange the following in events in chronological order.
I. Rizal left the Philippines
II. Amor Patrio appeared in Diariong Tagalog
III. Rizal joined the Lodge Acacia
IV. Rizal became the master mason at the Lodge Solidaridad
I, II, III, IV
I, III, II, IV
IV, III, II, I
III, II, I, IV
IV. True or False (10 x 1 = 10 points)
Instructions: Study the following statements. If the statement is correct, choose TRUE, and if otherwise, choose
FALSE.
61. Rizal left two letters to Jose Basa before leaving Hong Kong in 1892, to open after his death.
62. Every member of the Philippine League had the right to choose a symbolic name.
63. It was Hong Kong which was the first stop of Rizal upon travelling to Europe.
64. The Filipinos in Manila have been much more involved in pursuing reforms than those in Europe.
65. No other strong and charismatic leader emerged from the Propaganda movement aside from Jose Rizal.
66. Rizal aimed to use history as a propaganda weapon.
67. Rizal wrote Noli Me Tangere to express good conditions of the society, beliefs, hopes and dreams of the
Filipino people.
68. Rizal made a mistake in citing the Gospel of Saint Luke as his source for the title Noli Me Tangere.
69. Noli Me Tangere was published in Berlin on 1877.
70. Vicente Barrantes ridiculed Rizal’s inconsistencies and described him as man of contradiction.
V. ANALOGY (10 x 1 = 10 points)
Instructions: Each item shows a comparison of two (2) concepts. Study the similarity of said concepts to
determine what is asked. Choose the letter of your answer.
71. Antonio Luna:_______:: Pedro Paterno:________
Impresiones:: Ninay and Sampaguita
Ninay and Sampaguita:: El Progreso de Filipinas
Ninay and Sampaguita:: Impresiones
El Progreso de Filipinas:: Ninay and Sampaguita
72. El Amor Patrio: Laon-Laan ; Acacia Lodge: _________.
Dapit-hapon
Dimasalang
Dimas-ilaw
Doveglion
73. Bamboo Stalk::__________::__________:New Beginning
Arrogance:Helmet
Filipino Resiliency::Sunflower
Sunflower::Burning Torch
Tall and firm::Happiness
74. Solidaridad:Madrid::Revolucion:_________
Barcelona
Manila
Ghent
Leitmeritz
75. Jomapa: Jose Ma. Panganiban::Antonio Luna:________
Taga Ilog
Laon Laan
Ramiro Franco
Kalipulako
76. Noli Me Tangere:_________::_________:GOMBURZA
El Filibusterismo::Priests
Novel::Martyrs
Philippines:: El Filibusterismo
Touch Me Not::Gomez, Burgos, Zamora
77. Feodor Jagor:_______:: Fredrich Ratzel::_________
German scientist-traveller::German historian
German historian:: German scientist-traveller
French historian::German scientist
Spanish traveller::French historian
78. Spoliarium:__________:: Virgenes Cristianas Exposiciones al Populacho:__________
Juan Luna::Felix Hidalgo
Felix Hidalgo::Juan Luna
Fernando Amorsolo::Juan Luna
Juan Luna::Jose Rizal
79. Licienciado en Medicina:1884:: Licenciado en Filosofia y Letras:_________
1860
1870
1880
1890
80. Upper triangle:________::Lower Triangle:________
Hairy legs::Bay Leaves
Rizal’s current situation::Rizal’s past life
Rizal’s past life::Rizal’s current situation
Silhoutte of Filipina::Chain and Whip
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