ScSc 16 - The Life and Works of Rizal (M530)

Lesson 4.1 Assessment - The Creation of the Filipino Nation

1. Explain Rizal’s view of the future.

 In the future, Rizal believes that the Philippines will proclaim independence
and that Spain and the Philippines would finally become equal geopolitical
allies. In addition, after gaining control of the Philippines, the United States
of America, which has interests in the Pacific, may emerge as a new colonial
powerhouse in Asia. Then, finally, the Philippines may freely embark on
growth and collaborate to strengthen the Mother Country at home and
abroad.

2. Explain Rizal’s concept of the Filipino nation.

 As Jose Rizal fights for essential reforms during the Spanish era that
illustrate his love for his country, the Philippines, nationalism seeks to bring
people together based on their cultural backgrounds, including language and
tradition. Rizal's notion of a nation refers to a people with a "soul" or
"sentiment." He is the author of a book that has shown his beliefs and from
which people are still learning today. It demonstrates love for our nation
since he wishes for unity in his country without resorting to violence or
revolution against those who seek to elevate themselves above Filipinos
instead of using their knowledge and qualities to write books. Furthermore,
he highlighted the significance of the Tagalog language, emphasizing that
language will not be used to determine their socioeconomic level.
Nevertheless, at the end of his life, Dr. Rizal wants our country to be united,
and he wants us to be proud of our Filipino heritage because we will be
proud as Filipinos.
3. Explain the features and differences of bipartite and tripartite views of Philippine
history.

 The propagandist utilized a three-part approach to Philippine history. First,

the term "pre-colonial" refers to the state of the Philippines prior to the
Spanish occupation, as well as the state of the Philippines during the
occupation and after that. This indicates that we had civilization before the
arrival of the Spaniards. Second, according to the tripartite perspective of our
history, Spain was the one who caused the issues and stifled our country's
progress. Third, it underlines the fact that the Philippines already had a social
structure and system in place. That we are active in cross-border trade with
our neighbors.
 The bipartite perspective of our past, on the other hand, portrays us as pagans
and barbarians. The Spaniards' skewed vision of our past is a bipartite picture
of our history. It claims that we were uncivilized and illiterate. The
Spaniards, it says, gave light to our dark culture. According to a bipartite
perspective of our history, Spain instilled information in our minds and
civilized us.