Birth and Family
He was born on June 19, 1861, in this Laguna town often described as an “enchanted town."
Calamba
Rizal’s mother taught him the alphabet, prayers, and values using this book among others.
El Amigo de los Niños
Rizal’s mother was falsely accused of this crime, leading to her imprisonment.
poisoning her sister-in-law
Rizal studied at this Jesuit-run school in Manila.
Ateneo Municipal de Manila
Rizal wrote this famous poem dedicated to young Filipinos.
To the Filipino Youth
Jose Rizal was the ___ child among 11 siblings.
the 7th child
His first formal teacher in Biñan was Maestro ______.
Justiniano Aquino Cruz
Living away from home in Biñan taught Rizal this important trait.
independence (or discipline)
At Ateneo, students were grouped into two empires: the Romans and the ______.
the Carthaginians
One of Rizal’s early literary works at Ateneo was El Consejo de los Dioses, which translates to this in English.
The Council of the Gods
Rizal’s parents were Francisco Mercado and this woman, who was also his first teacher.
Teodora Alonso
Rizal showed early talents in these artistic skills (name two).
sketching, painting, and writing poetry
He often expressed his early love for this aspect of life, inspired by Calamba’s fields, rivers, and animals.
nature
Rizal was known by his teachers as a very ______ and respectful student.
hardworking (or intelligent)
Besides academics, Rizal also excelled in these physical activities (name two).
fencing and gymnastics
Rizal’s childhood poem Un Recuerdo a Mi Pueblo was dedicated to this place.
Calamba
While in Biñan, Rizal endured bullying from classmates because of this.
his intelligence/academic excellence
This unjust experience of his mother planted in him a deep sense of this value.
justice (or empathy for the oppressed)
Rizal graduated from Ateneo with this degree in 1877.
Bachelor of Arts
Jesuit Father Francisco de Paula Sanchez inspired Rizal in this art form.
poetry/writing