Rizal Law
Who was the primary author and proponent of the Rizal Law and when was it approved?
A. Claro M. Recto and approved on June 12, 1898
B. Claro M. Recto and approved on June 12, 1956
C. Ramon Magsaysay and approved on June 12, 1956
D. Jose P. Laurel and approved on June 12, 1946
B. Claro M. Recto and approved on June 12, 1956
What does the execution of GOMBURZA symbolize in Philippine history?
A. Peace between Spain and the Church.
B. Obedience to colonial rulers.
C. Awakening of Filipino national consciousness.
C. Awakening of Filipino national consciousness.
During the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade, Spanish colonizers established Manila as a major port city connecting what continents?
A. Asia, Africa, and Europe
B. China, Mexico, and Spain
C. Asia, the Americas, and Europe
D. Asia, the Americas, and Australia
C. Asia, the Americas, and Europe
How did the awit and corrido help in the rise of Filipino nationalism?
A. They promoted Chrisitanity alone.
B. They were solely written by Spanish friars for worship.
C. They emotionally connected Filipinos to the idea of freedom and collective struggle.
D. They taught Filipinos to be loyal to the Spanish government.
C. They emotionally connected Filipinos to the idea of freedom and collective struggle.
What was a main goal of RA 1425 when it was created?
A. To help students learn about Filipino heroes like Jose Rizal and feel proud of their country.
B. To replace Filipino heroes with foreign ones.
C. To focus education only on science and technology.
D. To stop people from learning about history.
A. To help students learn about Filipino heroes like Jose Rizal and feel proud of their country.
Which statement best reflects the mandate on Republic Act. No. 1425 on the translation and distribution of Rizal's works?
A. English translations of Rizal's works are the only types of translated works permitted for academic use and national distribution.
B. The translations and distribution of Rizal's works are only to be done by private publishers and educational institutions.
C. The Board of National Education is directed to translate Rizal's novels and other writings into English, Tagalog, and major Philippine dialects, which will also be printed in affordable, popular editions and distributed free of charge.
D. The Board of National Education may translate Rizal's works but carries no responsibility in its public distribution.
C. The Board of National Education is directed to translate Rizal's novels and other writings into English, Tagalog, and major Philippine dialects, which will also be printed in affordable, popular editions and distributed free of charge.
What was the execution method used by the Spanish authorities to publicly kill the GOMBURZA?
A. They were executed by a firing squad.
B. They were hanged in front of the church as punishment.
C. They were executed through strangulation using the garrote.
D. They were beheaded to serve as a warning to Filipinos.
C. They were executed through strangulation using the garrote.
During the Galleon Trade, what was one negative effect of Filipino workers?
A. They became rich merchants.
B. They controlled trade routes.
C. They were forced to work under Polo Y Servicio without fair pay.
D. They freely joined trading missions
C. They were forced to work under Polo Y Servicio without fair pay.
What was the main difference between the Ilustrados and the Masses “Masa” in their view of nationhood?
A. Both groups wanted immediate independence from Spanish rule.
B. Ilustrados sought equality within Spain, while the masses desired independence.
C. Ilustrados rejected European ideals, while the Masses embraced them.
D. The Masses wanted reform while the Ilustrados wanted revolution.
B. Ilustrados sought equality within Spain, while the masses desired independence.
The Cavite Mutiny was considered as the catalyst in Philippine Nationalism. Which of the following statements best describes its significance?
A. It was the first ever successful rebellion against the Spanish colonial government in the Philippines.
B. It evoked national consciousness among Filipinos after the execution of GomBurZa, influencing future reformists such as Rizal.
C. The Spanish authorities granted limited reforms in the Philippines.
D. It resulted in the First Philippine Republic’s immediate establishment.
B. It evoked national consciousness among Filipinos after the execution of GomBurZa, influencing future reformists such as Rizal.
Senator Claro M. Recto believed that studying Rizal’s novels was important in terms of this practice being a consistent reminder of the Filipino duty to:
A. Shift peacefully into Western cultures.
B. Restore the power of the native Filipinos who have suffered throughout history.
C. Remain vigilant against any means of oppression and defend our nation.
D. Prioritize economic development of the country.
C. Remain vigilant against any means of oppression and defend our nation.
The Cavite Mutiny that occurred in 1872 was used by Governor-General Izquierdo to execute Gomburza. Which of these best reflects the colonial government’s intent to:
A. Distract the people from the ongoing tension between Spain and other European authorities.
B. Address the immediate economic grievances of the Filipino soldiers.
C. Eliminate the emerging secularization movement that was led by the native Filipino clergy.
D. Enforce the separation of military and religious affairs within the colonial administration.
C. Eliminate the emerging secularization movement that was led by the native Filipino clergy.
Which statement is TRUE about Chinese Mestizos?
A. They had been recognized as a distinct element in Philippine society.
B. They were not counted as the middle class of the Philippines.
C. They only ever lived in Binondo.
D. In the middle of the 19th century, the economic position of Chinese mestizos was at their lowest.
A. They had been recognized as a distinct element in Philippine society.
Benedict Anderson defines nations as imagined communities because…
A. They are simply too large for all of their members to actually know one another.
B. They only see each other on video calls.
C. Nations are not real enough for people to kill and die for them.
A. They are simply too large for all of their members to actually know one another.
José Rizal believed that ignorance and moral cowardice were the roots of national decay. He urged Filipinos to pursue truth through education, courage, and self-reflection. In today’s context, where many citizens ridicule activists online, remain indifferent to corruption, and prioritize convenience over conscience, how would Rizal likely view the Filipino people?
A. He would pity them, recognizing that centuries of oppression have bred fear and dependence, making it difficult for Filipinos to act courageously despite knowing what is right.
B. He would condemn them, believing that willful ignorance and mockery of reformers reflect a moral failure that keeps the nation enslaved to corruption and complacency.
C. He would understand them with restraint, seeing their apathy and hostility as symptoms of a people disillusioned by a corrupt system, but he would still demand moral awakening through education and civic virtue.
D. He would accept their silence as a strategic form of self-preservation, believing that survival, not protest, is the highest moral choice in a society that punishes dissent.
C. He would understand them with restraint, seeing their apathy and hostility as symptoms of a people disillusioned by a corrupt system, but he would still demand moral awakening through education and civic virtue.
The Catholic Church argued that the compulsory reading of Rizal’s novels violated:
A. Academic freedom in educational institutions.
B. The right to freedom of religion and belief.
C. The power of the Philippine Congress.
D. The state’s requirement to teach Spanish language in schools.
B. The right to freedom of religion and belief.
Given Gomburza's peaceful reform and Liway’s armed struggle, which approach is more ethically justified when facing state violence and repression?
A. Peaceful activism, because even under oppression, moral integrity and nonviolence preserve the legitimacy of reform.
B. Armed resistance, because when peaceful appeals are silenced, taking up arms becomes a moral duty to defend human dignity
C. A synthesis of both, where moral conviction guides resistance, but decisive action is taken when dialogue becomes impossible.
D. Neither, because both forms of struggle risk repeating cycles of violence and moral compromise that hinder long-term justice.
C. A synthesis of both, where moral conviction guides resistance, but decisive action is taken when dialogue becomes impossible.
Polo Y Servicio was enforced during the Manila-Acapulco Trade, mandating indigenous Filipinos to construct the massive galleons and sail to different countries for trading purposes. This shows that the Spanish elites were dependent on the:
A. Specialized skills of indigenous Filipino ship designers.
B. Economic exploitation and abuse of the indigenous population in the Philippines.
C. Geographical location of Manila as the entrepot to various Asian and American markets.
D. Financial contributions by the Sangley community.
B. Economic exploitation and abuse of the indigenous population in the Philippines.
The Enlightenment was what fueled modern nationalism in the 19th century. One of its significant contributions to the concept of a nation was:
A. The King’s power is absolute and was given by God.
B. Political power moved from respective rulers onto the people.
C. Requiring a single approved religion for everyone.
D. Keeping local cultures separated.
B. Political power moved from respective rulers onto the people.
Polo y servicio was enforced during the Manila-Acapulco Trade, mandating indigenous Filipinos to construct the massive galleons and sail to different countries for trading purposes. This shows that the Spanish elites were dependent on the:
A. Specialized skills of indigenous Filipino ship designers.
B. Economic exploitation and abuse of the indigenous population in the Philippines.
C. Geographical location of Manila as the entrepot to various Asian and American markets.
D. Financial contributions by the Sangley community.
B. Economic exploitation and abuse of the indigenous population in the Philippines.
José Rizal believed that ignorance and moral cowardice were the roots of national decay. He urged Filipinos to pursue truth through education, courage, and self-reflection. In today’s context, where many citizens ridicule activists online, remain indifferent to corruption, and prioritize convenience over conscience, how would Rizal likely view the Filipino people?
A. He would pity them, recognizing that centuries of oppression have bred fear and dependence, making it difficult for Filipinos to act courageously despite knowing what is right.
B. He would condemn them, believing that willful ignorance and mockery of reformers reflect a moral failure that keeps the nation enslaved to corruption and complacency.
C. He would understand them with restraint, seeing their apathy and hostility as symptoms of a people disillusioned by a corrupt system, but he would still demand moral awakening through education and civic virtue.
D. He would accept their silence as a strategic form of self-preservation, believing that survival, not protest, is the highest moral choice in a society that punishes dissent.
C. He would understand them with restraint, seeing their apathy and hostility as symptoms of a people disillusioned by a corrupt system, but he would still demand moral awakening through education and civic virtue.
The Gomburza fought against colonial oppression through moral conviction and reformist advocacy, while Liway joined the armed struggle to resist dictatorship and injustice. If they lived in the same era, how could their different forms of activism best complement each other in pursuing freedom and justice?
A. Gomburza could use their moral authority to expose systemic abuse, while Liway channels public outrage into organized resistance and education.
B. Both would unite under peaceful protest movements, rejecting any form of armed resistance to preserve national unity.
C. Liway could influence Gomburza to abandon their religious reformism and embrace armed revolution as the only path to change.
D. Gomburza might discourage Liway’s radical activism, believing that faith and endurance are more effective than direct confrontation.
A. Gomburza could use their moral authority to expose systemic abuse, while Liway channels public outrage into organized resistance and education.
During the Manila–Acapulco Galleon Trade, wealth concentrated among Spanish officials and mestizo elites, deepening class divisions. Realistically, how could the Philippines have used its central trade role to begin reducing social inequality during that period?
A. Encourage Filipino merchants and artisans to participate in trade by producing local goods for export and reinvesting profits in their communities.
B. Demand complete independence from Spain before engaging in trade to ensure equal wealth distribution.
C. Ban elite families from trading to prevent further inequality, even if it disrupted economic growth.
D. Focus solely on religious reforms to unite Filipinos spiritually, rather than economically.
A. Encourage Filipino merchants and artisans to participate in trade by producing local goods for export and reinvesting profits in their communities.
In “Our Task: To Make Rizal Obsolete,” Renato Constantino urged Filipinos to surpass Rizal by continuing his fight for critical awareness and national transformation. Yet today, many students rely on AI, social media, and quick information instead of reflective learning and civic involvement. If Rizal were alive today, how might he challenge this modern mindset of convenience and passivity?
A. He would support AI and online tools as new instruments for education, encouraging Filipinos to use them to deepen, not replace, critical thinking.
B. He would reject technology entirely, believing it distracts the youth from genuine learning and moral discipline.
C. He would accept passive learning as a normal part of modernization, trusting that technology will eventually teach moral values.
A. He would support AI and online tools as new instruments for education, encouraging Filipinos to use them to deepen, not replace, critical thinking.
In “Our Task: To Make Rizal Obsolete,” Renato Constantino urged Filipinos to surpass Rizal by continuing his fight for critical awareness and national transformation. Yet today, many students rely on AI, social media, and quick information instead of reflective learning and civic involvement. If Rizal were alive today, how might he challenge this modern mindset of convenience and passivity?
A. He would support AI and online tools as new instruments for education, encouraging Filipinos to use them to deepen, not replace, critical thinking.
B. He would reject technology entirely, believing it distracts the youth from genuine learning and moral discipline.
C. He would accept passive learning as a normal part of modernization, trusting that technology will eventually teach moral values.
D. He would remain silent on the issue, as digital learning is beyond the scope of his ideals.
A. He would support AI and online tools as new instruments for education, encouraging Filipinos to use them to deepen, not replace, critical thinking.