Question 1

Why is it important to study the life and works of Jose Rizal as stated in the Republic
Act?
Response: All of the choices are correct.
Correct answer: All of the choices are correct.

Question 2
One of the works of Jose Rizal, in which readings of unexpurgated versions should be
mandatory in collegiate courses according to RA 1425.
Response: Noli Me Tangere
Correct answer: Noli Me Tangere

Question 3
Which is part of the Republic Act 1425 mandate?
Response: There shall be compulsory readings in all schools – public or private, and
shall emphasize the unoriginal versions of the novel without exemptions.
Correct answer: The unoriginal editions of the novels shall not be used as basic texts in
collegiate courses

Question 4
The Rizal Law was authored by _____ and was signed into law on _____.
Response: Claro M. Recto; June 12, 1956
Correct answer: Claro M. Recto; June 12, 1956

Question 5
The opposition, or those who are against the enactment of the Rizal Bill, argued on the
grounds that:
Response: All of the choices are correct except, The Church strongly contends that if
the bill would not enforce the readings of Rizal’s novels, it would impair freedom of
conscience and religion.
Correct answer: All of the choices are correct except, The Church strongly contends
that if the bill would not enforce the readings of Rizal’s novels, it would impair freedom
of conscience and religion.

Question 6
Who signed the bill into law?
Response: Ramon Magsaysay
Correct answer: Ramon Magsaysay
Question 7
What was Laurel’s response to the Catholic Schools Representatives who threatened
to close down their schools if the Rizal Bill would become law?
Response: They would nationalize the Catholic Schools
Correct answer: They would nationalize the Catholic Schools

Question 8
The Rizal Law was sponsored by _______________.
Response: Jose P. Laurel
Correct answer: Jose P. Laurel

Question 9
10. When there was a proposal to use the expurgated novels as textbooks and put the
original copies under lock and key in the school libraries, Recto rejected this
amendment and expressed that:
Response: All of the choices are correct
Correct answer: All of the choices are correct

Question 10
Which of the following is true?
Response: Allied with the church in battle against Rizal Bill were the Holy Name Society
of the Philippines, Catholic Action of the Philippines, Legion of Mary, Knights of
Columbus and Daughters of Isabela
Correct answer: Allied with the church in battle against Rizal Bill were the Holy Name
Society of the Philippines, Catholic Action of the Philippines, Legion of Mary, Knights of
Columbus and Daughters of Isabela
Question 1
What is Frailocracy ?
Response: Rule of Friars
Correct answer: Rule of Friars

Question 2
It is one of the historical events in the late 19th century which has shortened the
distance of travel between Europe and the Philippines and brought the country closer to
Spain.
Response: The Opening of the Suez Canal
Correct answer: The Opening of the Suez Canal

Question 3
Which is not a description of the evils of unjust colonial power?
Response: Indulto de Comercio
Correct answer: Indulto de Comercio

Question 4
During the Spanish colonization, what do you call for the leader of the colonial
government of Spain?
Response: Governor General
Correct answer: Governor General

Question 5
The tax being paid to support the church was called
Response: Tithe
Correct answer: Tribute

Question 6
Which of the following is the most privileged group during the 19th century?
Response: Peninsulares
Correct answer: Peninsulares

Question 7
It is a 19th century culture where men ranging from 16 to 60 years old perform
involuntary servitude for 40 days
Response: Polo y Servicio
Correct answer: Polo y Servicio
Question 8
It is a trade from which the Spaniards used to buy and sell huge quantities of silver
Response: Galleon Trade
Correct answer: Galleon Trade

Question 9
It is one of the historical events in the late 19th century which hastened the growth of
nationalism in Rizal’s mind, where the Filipino priests were imprisoned and charged
falsely with treason and mutiny under a military court
Response: The Martyrdom of GomBurZa
Correct answer: The Martyrdom of GomBurZa

Question 10
Which of the following is NOT true about the 19th Century?
Response: cholera pandemic
Correct answer: cholera pandemic