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1. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:

a. Why did the Catholic Church actively oppose the passing of the Rizal Bill?
 The Church continued to oppose the law requiring the study of Rizal's novels
Noli Me Tángere and El Filibusterismo after Recto was elected, claiming that it
would violate the right to free speech and religion. The Rizal Bill's opponents
painted Recto as a communist and an anti-Catholic. The Catholic Church
opposed the measure because it would force the closing of public schools.
b. What provision from the Rizal Bill allowed the government to approve it that answers the
arguments provided by the Catholic Church?
The restrictions placed by the Catholic Church from the Rizal bill allowed the
government to approve it that answers arguments provided by the church. In addition, if
the measure is passed, Catholic schools have threatened to close in protest. Recto
promptly countered that if this happened, schools would be nationalized, something that
the church did not want.
c. Did the Church's views on the study of Jose Rizal's life and works changed over the
years? Why or why not?
 I think the Church's view of Rizal's life and work has changed with time, but the
ideals for which Rizal battled cannot be accomplished by spreading lies and
exaggerations about a Philippine institution that is important to Filipinos' daily
lives. Without a truthful, complete picture of our nation, our institutions, and our
heroes, we won't be aware of our strengths and weaknesses as a people, blind to
both our successes and mistakes, and unable to make informed decisions about
the future. The problem is not just the state of Catholicism in the Philippines or
the rise or fall of Rizal's fame.
2. In no more than three (3) sentences, answer the following questions:
a. What is the Rizal Law all about

3 . The introduction of the Rizal

course as a prerequisite for all
students enrolled
4. in various colleges and
universities is based on Republic
Act 1425. This law
5. encourages Filipinos to
develop a stronger feeling of
nationalism at a time
6. when the country's identity is
fading. Rizal Law instills a sense of
patriotism in
7. our hearts and minds, as well as
teaches us lessons from all the
events that
8. have occurred throughout our
history
9 . The introduction of the Rizal
course as a prerequisite for all
students enrolled
10. in various colleges and
universities is based on Republic
Act 1425. This law
11. encourages Filipinos to
develop a stronger feeling of
nationalism at a time
12. when the country's identity is
fading. Rizal Law instills a sense of
patriotism in
13. our hearts and minds, as well as
teaches us lessons from all the
events that
14. have occurred throughout our
history
 Republic Act 1425 is the foundation for the adoption of the Rizal course as a
requirement for all students enrolled in different colleges and universities. This
Law supports the strengthening of Filipino nationalism at a time when the
nation's identity is eroding. Rizal Law offers us lessons from all the events that
have happened throughout our history and inspires a pride in our country in our
hearts and minds.
a. Why do we need to study the Rizal Law?
 We must study Rizal Law because, according to Republic Act 1425, Rizal is a
required subject for all college students. Aside from that, learning about Rizal
may inspire students to rededicate their life to the values of liberty and
 nationalism for which our heroes fought and died. In addition, by studying
Rizal’s life, works, and writings, we may pay tribute to our national hero for
dedicating his life and efforts to developing the Filipino character and obtaining
an inspiring source of patriotism.
b. What can you benefit from studying Jose Rizal's life and works?
 Studying Rizal's life and works would help me better comprehend the relevance
of his teachings considering the social concerns and current events, and it could
inspire students to apply these concepts to their own and the broader issues
facing society today. Lastly, to better understand and appreciate all Rizal
sacrificed his life for

3. Why did Rizal consider Cervantes "the best writer of art and virtue" in his literary piece, "The
Council of the Gods (El Consejo del los Dioses)?" Justify your answer in no more than three (3)
sentences.
 El Consejo de los Dioses (The Council of Gods) was Rizal’s allegorical drama.
Rizal’s allegorical drama. Rizal’s work received the first price because of its
literary brilliance, according to the judges, who were all Spaniards. It was a
Spanish-language play that was originally published in Manila by the Liseo
Artistico Literario de Manila in 1880 and then by the La Solidaridad in 1883.
4. What drove the Filipinos to actively pursue Rizal's literary works in their quest for national
identity? Justify your answer in no more than three (3) sentences.
 Our culture and history are things that drove Filipinos to actively pursue Rizal’s
literary works in their quest for national identity. As Filipinos strive to discover
themselves and look to other countries for help, Rizal has provided a direction
and demonstrated what is important. As demonstrated in the struggle with the
Spaniards, Filipinos most unite and work together to combat a common
adversary and succeed.