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Which proves that Filipinos already venerated Jose Rizal as national hero before the Americans
recognized him as such?
The December 20, 1898 proclamation of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo roves that Rizal was already
venerated as national hero by the Filipinos.
Ans. True
According the National Heroes Committee, for one to be considered as national hero of the Philippines
he/she must have a concept of nation and had contributed to the nations destiny.
Ans. True
In his latest testimonies, Dr. Pio Valenzuela stated that Rizal strongly opposed the revolution and that he
wouldn’t take part in it.
Ans. False
According to the National Heroes Committee, who is given an implied recognition as the Philippines’
national hero aside from Dr. Jose Rizal?
Aside from Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio is also given an implied recognition as the Philippines’
national hero.
Ans. Andres Bonifacio
According to the National Heroes Committee, the position of national hero is based from people’s
continued veneration of the person.
Ans. False
The alleged retraction of Jose Rizal was a requirement for him to marry Josephine Bracken.
Ans. True
What are the information stated in the alleged retraction of Dr. Jose Rizal?
What is Jose Rizal’s most significant legacy to the Filipinos at present time?
Select one:
a. His idea of non-violent revolution
b. His ideas on patriotism and nationalism
c. His literary works
d. His achievements
What could be inferred from the letter of Jose Rizal to Ferdinand Blumentritt on January 26,
1887which states: “A peaceful struggle shall always be a dream, for Spain will never learn the
lesson of her South American colonies”?
Select one:
a. Jose Rizal’s anti-revolutionary stance
b. Jose Rizal’s ideas about the reforms needed by the Philippines
c. Jose Rizal’s ambivalence towards revolution
In his December 15, 1898 manifesto, Rizal not only condemned the revolution but also
emphasized that Philippines must remain a colony of Spain.
Select one:
True
False
Jose Rizal was dubbed as an ambivalent hero because he never made a clear stand about the
Philippine revolution.
Select one:
True
False
Select one:
a. Yes. Jose Rizal was chosen by the Americans because he is anti-revolutionary.
b. No. He was venerated as a hero even before the Americans came.
c. Yes. The Americans influenced the Filipinos to venerate him as national hero.
d. No. He was already a hero because he died fighting for freedom of the Philippines.
How did the Americans promote Jose Rizal as the country’s national hero according to
Renato Constantino?
I. The Americans constructed Rizal monuments all over the country.
II. The Americans implemented laws that made Rizal more popular to the Filipinos.
III. The Americans reduced the popularity of other Filipino historical figures to promote
Jose Rizal.
IV. The Americans set the criteria for the selection of Philippine national hero which
favored Jose Rizal.
Select one:
a. II and III
b. I and II
c. I and III
Or